US Health Care Costs

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 · (423) 495-2525

General hospitalVoluntary non-profit - ChurchNo emergency roomCMS rating ★★★★★

The money

$20what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
−$11.0Mnet income, all sources
−5.8%margin on patient care alone
$5.9Mcost of charity care (1.0% of costs)
$32.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
431beds

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 871591$51,124$12,412
Heart failure, with major complications 291301$35,064$8,318
Pneumonia, with major complications 193201$40,020$8,652
Lung infection, with major complications 177153$45,301$10,498
Kidney failure, with major complications 682132$37,427$9,333
Heart attack, with major complications 280125$49,660$10,389
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378118$36,073$6,420
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853117$101,027$29,744
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065115$38,947$6,576
Stroke, with major complications 06499$54,103$11,960
Sepsis 87298$27,323$6,973
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69895$39,693$10,403
Respiratory failure 18994$38,194$8,614
Kidney failure, with complications 68392$23,946$6,330
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48189$58,674$13,410
Stomach and digestive disorders 39285$25,820$5,172
Hip or knee replacement 47082$63,231$12,815
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30974$26,391$5,113
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37773$63,880$11,901
Urinary tract infection 69068$23,372$5,241
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52264$63,704$13,572
Bowel surgery, with complications 33058$65,330$16,338
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64056$36,836$8,379
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23654$156,792$26,369
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26654$149,236$40,848
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81153$57,246$10,670
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39152$35,546$8,522
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68951$41,010$7,469
Back problems (no surgery) 55249$30,012$6,353
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30846$42,084$8,837
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32146$106,961$19,707
Fainting 31245$31,578$5,861
Other digestive problems, with complications 39445$26,398$6,607
Heart stent 32243$95,453$13,043
Heart attack, with complications 28142$34,736$5,821
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27441$78,099$20,287
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39341$40,503$10,672
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46741$88,519$19,819
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32940$104,400$26,890
Anemia and blood disorders 81239$35,358$6,318
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48038$72,948$17,992
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09236$38,099$6,523
Heart catheterization 28736$52,294$7,500
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64136$29,371$5,424
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09135$39,129$11,384
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60335$24,672$5,705
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66034$38,097$8,577
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23433$209,415$38,257
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25233$89,668$21,894
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69933$28,333$6,629
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28632$69,241$15,503
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38932$19,296$5,572
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17531$38,508$9,253
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27031$153,972$33,910
High blood pressure 30530$31,045$5,164
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84730$96,451$15,502
Lung infection, with complications 17828$29,730$6,197
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38828$33,474$9,326
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31427$48,794$12,866
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 65926$59,237$17,207
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43225$52,443$12,902
Cellulitis with Mcc 60225$29,325$9,788
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67325$89,974$29,041
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85425$45,315$16,395
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 16624$126,037$26,389
Pneumonia, with complications 19424$31,189$5,501
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20824$94,691$18,381
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 23324$274,949$51,588
Diabetes, with complications 63824$29,422$6,320
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 64324$48,161$10,911
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02323$174,915$38,233
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05723$35,221$8,064
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 18022$56,573$11,988
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26922$91,000$27,998
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52122$82,729$17,768
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 84622$52,382$15,955
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03921$40,130$7,296
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07021$42,559$10,650
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16321$109,305$29,490
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24221$97,684$21,916
Irregular heartbeat 31021$20,785$3,799
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33121$53,386$10,971
Delirium and other mental confusion 88421$48,784$11,770
Seizures 10120$33,622$6,093
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 19620$46,954$14,920
Diabetes, with major complications 63720$46,572$9,782
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 66120$37,796$6,940
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07119$34,357$6,759
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22019$216,991$43,294
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24319$81,645$14,325
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44119$35,357$12,647
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 48319$79,282$15,967
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 64419$28,833$6,994
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87019$243,708$49,730
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 91919$46,008$11,822
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92019$31,847$6,654
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98119$102,753$28,367
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with Cc 03518$55,348$14,661
Seizures with Mcc 10018$54,620$12,494
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21918$306,538$52,002
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 39018$17,076$5,178
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41818$49,323$10,568
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43918$27,979$6,067
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02517$145,967$32,316
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 03817$49,371$12,097
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27117$130,950$22,432
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 35617$100,164$26,451
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 43517$48,229$11,784
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55117$42,368$10,173
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61717$59,269$11,781
Coagulation Disorders 81317$51,261$10,496
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05616$50,590$12,054
Hypertension with Mcc 30416$31,858$7,893
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 44216$25,717$6,276
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49316$62,332$15,246
Transurethral Prostatectomy with Cc/Mcc 71316$39,645$9,343
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16415$64,724$17,763
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 43315$28,392$6,895
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45415$126,528$52,373
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03614$32,749$12,929
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06214$77,403$11,623
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06914$33,003$5,175
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07414$33,653$7,138
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45514$94,626$35,668
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Cc 56514$28,286$6,641
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 80914$41,098$7,780
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 83414$178,300$35,504
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30013$25,684$6,568
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44513$41,151$7,118
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46813$81,502$16,931
Soft Tissue Procedures with Cc 50113$40,671$10,524
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc 56413$44,892$10,291
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84013$102,015$21,506
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86213$49,996$11,913
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94813$24,288$4,909
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 05412$35,552$9,447
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18612$46,176$10,021
COPD, with major complications 19012$41,052$7,950
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 28312$51,008$12,664
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 37412$65,662$11,784
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47212$93,340$21,672
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53612$23,959$5,126
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65812$49,743$12,543
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83712$196,359$61,914
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06611$35,184$4,505
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 20511$38,395$11,501
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 23511$229,001$39,433
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28211$37,482$5,815
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29911$40,031$9,424
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37111$27,831$11,405
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37211$26,382$6,790
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65711$59,346$11,507

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