US Health Care Costs

Erlanger Medical Center

975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403 · (423) 778-7000

General hospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityEmergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$21what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$71.4Mnet income, all sources
−2.6%margin on patient care alone
$64.3Mcost of charity care (6.3% of costs)
$45.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
662beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending June 2025.

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 871306$58,521$17,930
Hip or knee replacement 470138$43,357$16,702
Heart failure, with major complications 291133$41,545$13,267
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06575$39,345$10,659
Stroke, with major complications 06471$72,063$18,044
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85369$168,185$43,710
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48165$69,890$18,954
Lung infection, with major complications 17751$44,558$15,755
Bowel surgery, with complications 33050$80,882$21,314
Heart attack, with major complications 28048$47,036$15,307
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02545$127,609$36,723
Pneumonia, with major complications 19343$38,929$13,297
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30943$22,901$8,615
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52243$63,840$18,807
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64043$51,121$14,623
Kidney failure, with complications 68343$28,750$10,037
Stomach and digestive disorders 39242$38,633$10,628
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69842$43,289$15,769
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02341$151,537$48,166
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08341$52,835$12,408
Respiratory failure 18941$47,355$12,215
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08640$53,315$11,975
Back problems (no surgery) 55240$39,789$11,069
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09239$39,094$10,913
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32939$121,804$34,812
Kidney failure, with major complications 68239$49,563$14,673
Sepsis 87237$38,209$11,124
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27436$70,990$25,993
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48336$66,677$21,213
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37834$38,487$10,743
Fainting 31231$33,954$9,513
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38931$27,674$9,685
Urinary tract infection 69030$21,728$8,733
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64129$31,502$9,242
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09128$58,322$16,970
Seizures 10128$33,660$10,236
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37728$94,044$18,483
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30826$39,198$12,576
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05725$36,343$12,765
Heart catheterization 28725$39,381$11,157
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46825$68,921$22,350
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07124$36,361$11,399
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08223$93,639$22,279
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33123$49,576$15,423
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48023$93,179$24,951
Seizures with Mcc 10022$52,484$18,089
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41822$66,643$15,924
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49322$78,513$20,100
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60322$17,686$9,667
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26721$107,429$38,016
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47221$83,964$25,057
Diabetes, with complications 63821$30,808$9,528
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00320$636,405$149,560
Heart attack, with complications 28120$38,401$10,196
Irregular heartbeat 31020$20,350$7,384
Other digestive problems, with complications 39420$30,595$9,925
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 65420$96,683$24,263
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85420$53,101$19,274
Delirium and other mental confusion 88420$44,236$18,321
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06919$37,556$9,262
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18419$48,947$11,072
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28619$74,356$19,702
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45519$100,589$38,107
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53619$28,099$9,672
COPD, with major complications 19018$52,553$13,849
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39118$39,137$13,761
Bilateral or Multiple Major Joint Procedures of Lower Extremity Without Mcc 46218$59,311$23,657
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49418$58,180$16,737
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51918$52,786$18,175
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66018$56,203$13,825
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06217$66,930$17,322
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23317$270,570$60,355
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25217$139,692$33,036
Heart stent 32217$87,578$16,688
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96417$66,755$13,824
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98117$185,964$36,774
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08516$76,842$19,798
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 22916$89,701$28,010
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 37516$32,038$12,467
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05615$73,290$24,808
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08415$59,844$9,955
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20815$113,454$24,897
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68915$37,096$12,671
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95615$241,539$52,737
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39014$17,801$7,351
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41714$65,945$19,775
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46714$87,718$28,045
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56314$31,309$9,569
Diabetes, with major complications 63714$57,857$14,583
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91714$83,636$18,761
Lung infection, with complications 17813$30,954$11,139
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21913$338,918$68,000
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23613$131,660$32,802
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45413$124,521$49,642
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55113$70,091$15,578
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65913$96,507$26,285
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81113$51,892$14,478
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87013$194,227$68,864
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35612$184,029$39,740
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43212$65,872$16,588
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51612$57,513$17,993
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60512$28,691$10,293
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86212$82,726$15,861
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07411$25,130$10,660
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17611$24,185$9,262
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18311$63,456$15,294
Pneumonia, with complications 19411$27,379$9,402
Pneumothorax with Mcc 19911$89,430$18,659
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$58,486$10,563
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23511$163,634$44,408
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31511$49,168$10,866
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32611$153,417$41,451
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 32811$51,834$15,091
Knee Procedures Without Principal Diagnosis of Infection with Cc/Mcc 48811$83,073$18,467
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 49211$128,570$30,788
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52111$72,256$24,862
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 65011$285,996$37,810
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66111$32,766$10,774
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69911$39,603$10,209
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85711$47,119$18,228
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 90811$44,530$17,839
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92011$27,985$10,611
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94811$26,246$8,594

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