US Health Care Costs

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380, Nashville, TN 37205 · (615) 222-2111

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$16what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$86.5Mnet income, all sources
5.6%margin on patient care alone
$42.5Mcost of charity care (4.1% of costs)
$31.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
704beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance (charity care) policy; ask for it if a bill is hard to pay.

Hospital stays

Medicare figures are 2024 averages for this hospital; the bars show how much of the bill was actually paid.

Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)

StayMedicare staysBilledPaid
Sepsis, with major complications 871407$71,809$16,759
Heart failure, with major complications 291375$40,929$11,380
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274312$234,232$23,253
Pneumonia, with major complications 193199$42,654$11,436
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267159$324,072$37,909
Lung infection, with major complications 177145$52,329$13,803
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235124$222,057$45,446
Stomach and digestive disorders 392111$23,142$7,342
Stroke, with major complications 064102$77,759$16,396
Heart stent 322102$112,601$14,271
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06598$42,511$9,292
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23698$173,569$30,620
Heart attack, with major complications 28098$63,070$13,851
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26695$373,033$48,174
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30994$20,493$6,760
Kidney failure, with complications 68393$28,922$8,200
Hip or knee replacement 47092$78,577$14,924
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28691$81,588$18,512
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68990$30,917$10,225
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32187$157,443$23,057
Urinary tract infection 69086$28,195$7,786
Kidney failure, with major complications 68284$49,328$12,714
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37883$35,364$9,021
Back problems (no surgery) 55283$32,190$9,003
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69968$62,565$10,615
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69866$65,045$15,069
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85364$174,447$41,202
Heart attack, with complications 28163$40,742$8,335
Heart catheterization 28763$56,619$9,649
Pneumonia, with complications 19462$28,016$7,642
Irregular heartbeat 31062$21,829$5,413
Sepsis 87258$40,213$10,484
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23357$259,361$57,361
Bowel surgery, with complications 33056$87,719$19,559
Respiratory failure 18955$45,441$10,705
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30855$36,699$10,380
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37754$76,670$16,163
Fainting 31253$33,226$7,917
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64053$41,259$11,526
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31452$65,426$16,929
Kidney Transplant 65252$299,297$24,276
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21950$372,475$65,937
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60350$22,021$8,108
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64148$34,286$7,449
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39147$33,086$11,287
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02546$148,218$32,838
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23446$233,380$39,488
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45446$340,612$54,077
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46745$142,038$27,673
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46042$172,631$30,909
Lung infection, with complications 17840$25,309$8,578
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27339$208,717$31,062
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38939$29,499$7,947
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17538$53,334$12,137
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48137$81,212$16,368
COPD, with major complications 19036$39,148$9,506
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24336$93,857$20,169
High blood pressure 30534$28,322$7,036
Diabetes, with complications 63833$24,890$8,279
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 45731$370,482$65,267
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22030$295,505$41,474
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32930$144,105$34,201
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85730$81,704$18,074
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33129$68,663$13,823
Anemia and blood disorders 81229$38,687$8,086
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91929$50,432$15,535
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25228$108,839$25,953
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47228$115,579$22,294
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24227$122,346$24,415
Other digestive problems, with complications 39427$29,402$8,647
Coagulation Disorders 81327$75,823$13,793
Delirium and other mental confusion 88427$41,363$15,273
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09226$32,139$8,945
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 44426$55,682$14,545
Bilateral or Multiple Major Joint Procedures of Lower Extremity Without Mcc 46226$122,360$21,026
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48026$92,379$22,313
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48326$91,047$18,830
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20825$125,289$25,551
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52225$77,593$16,784
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09124$49,098$14,863
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27024$219,057$39,421
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80924$71,987$12,559
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02323$213,422$42,237
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03923$39,890$10,000
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 21623$488,372$80,966
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46823$133,982$18,688
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61723$54,651$15,352
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16422$112,963$18,244
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38822$52,304$12,782
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41722$79,539$19,882
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41822$62,892$13,433
Cellulitis with Mcc 60222$46,503$12,407
Seizures 10121$47,429$9,913
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39321$44,137$13,783
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53621$18,204$6,979
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87021$208,381$47,040
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92021$34,088$9,373
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18020$65,381$14,768
Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc 44820$204,461$34,741
Diabetes, with major complications 63720$41,879$12,733
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65020$331,561$33,530
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98120$162,825$35,734
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49319$90,393$20,038
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83419$133,255$41,558
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06618$27,910$6,722
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26918$197,833$30,569
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30318$32,185$7,538
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52118$87,527$24,547
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56318$21,145$8,280
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84718$98,872$17,524
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94818$25,633$7,502
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03617$84,592$13,649
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06917$30,613$6,723
Seizures with Mcc 10017$74,515$15,443
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16317$146,724$35,244
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17617$28,219$7,771
Coronary Bypass with Ptca with Mcc 23117$384,955$65,968
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24417$65,592$16,465
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37217$38,311$10,498
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39017$15,820$5,833
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 41917$74,266$11,117
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43917$31,408$8,347
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 54317$42,969$9,606
Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc 55417$25,207$7,708
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66017$43,050$11,079
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07016$75,043$13,885
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19116$46,070$8,502
Chest pain 31316$23,292$6,534
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31516$62,609$10,225
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43216$54,194$15,114
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05415$47,532$13,420
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05715$28,230$11,436
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25315$67,463$19,522
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30015$47,011$10,670
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc 45315$485,831$84,694
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81115$34,351$11,820
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85415$82,716$17,325
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91715$42,350$13,340
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07414$34,890$9,689
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08614$32,105$11,284
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29914$44,228$12,960
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44514$37,041$9,680
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45514$222,968$34,585
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Mcc 45914$214,250$46,982
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 54214$57,367$14,817
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55114$36,052$12,914
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80814$78,132$18,499
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86214$52,073$15,706
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 00113$1,351,348$244,634
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00313$586,085$135,805
Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc 23913$137,049$37,007
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 25413$66,052$13,622
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation 31713$386,105$46,938
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67313$129,075$30,271
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 86313$40,327$8,930
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90713$82,329$27,238
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02712$101,256$18,159
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05612$62,471$18,989
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07112$44,628$9,128
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19612$51,276$15,275
Bronchitis and Asthma with Cc/Mcc 20212$32,400$8,407
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22912$198,422$23,997
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with Mcc 30612$56,364$12,872
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32612$125,946$36,113
Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc 42712$501,357$72,660
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43512$60,610$16,817
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 44612$49,542$7,333
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc 55612$33,726$7,357
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64312$50,093$13,836
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64412$27,598$9,364
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84012$123,707$25,810
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 85612$128,655$35,684
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc 89712$28,268$8,618
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06211$97,380$17,122
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08311$58,191$12,252
Other Disorders of Nervous System Without Cc/Mcc 09311$22,341$7,198
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$76,004$16,366
Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures 21211$507,825$87,048
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29211$25,973$8,419
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32711$86,135$19,629
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37411$46,946$17,943
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Cc 67411$104,475$24,661
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap 83811$60,875$16,120
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 84111$27,276$12,412
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia Without Cc/Mcc 84211$22,714$9,128

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