US Health Care Costs

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

1700 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 · (615) 396-4100

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

The money

$17what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$46.0Mnet income, all sources
7.6%margin on patient care alone
$29.5Mcost of charity care (7.1% of costs)
$39.0Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
408beds

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 871353$54,138$15,012
Heart failure, with major complications 291243$33,309$10,401
Pneumonia, with major complications 193179$35,198$10,806
Lung infection, with major complications 177111$48,073$13,447
Kidney failure, with complications 68384$25,015$7,666
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68974$29,515$9,779
Stomach and digestive disorders 39273$25,895$6,921
Kidney failure, with major complications 68273$38,312$11,928
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 85369$156,328$36,617
Urinary tract infection 69068$24,356$7,261
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30965$24,095$6,678
Heart attack, with major complications 28063$43,865$12,665
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37863$30,284$8,273
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06559$34,674$8,633
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64157$23,052$6,736
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48156$76,122$15,795
Respiratory failure 18953$38,429$10,420
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64052$32,363$10,602
Hip or knee replacement 47047$74,637$14,552
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52247$78,632$16,875
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30846$36,690$10,160
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37746$53,119$14,211
Pneumonia, with complications 19444$24,924$7,266
Heart catheterization 28744$49,641$9,815
Stroke, with major complications 06443$54,342$14,474
Heart stent 32243$117,665$15,194
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69843$49,725$12,986
Sepsis 87243$33,813$8,729
Irregular heartbeat 31041$16,287$5,368
COPD, with major complications 19038$27,694$9,180
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38936$29,276$7,048
Fainting 31235$29,954$7,581
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60333$20,829$7,835
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16331$103,880$34,128
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69931$30,370$8,519
Anemia and blood disorders 81231$21,158$7,370
High blood pressure 30530$23,263$6,630
Heart attack, with complications 28129$41,771$7,805
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28629$76,456$16,677
Bowel surgery, with complications 33029$65,714$19,031
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39129$33,782$10,690
Other digestive problems, with complications 39426$25,513$7,896
Back problems (no surgery) 55225$28,569$8,265
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17524$43,436$10,629
Lung infection, with complications 17824$34,659$9,082
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23424$292,337$39,941
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56322$22,508$7,707
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33121$64,646$13,155
Seizures with Mcc 10019$59,416$14,980
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20819$88,637$21,919
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48219$50,690$12,393
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03618$91,026$14,968
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16418$71,853$20,658
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23618$245,598$30,259
Atherosclerosis Without Mcc 30318$24,289$5,899
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31418$35,338$15,016
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32118$135,267$22,055
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32918$119,016$33,385
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39318$59,784$13,111
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81118$38,417$10,656
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05717$24,878$10,205
Diabetes, with major complications 63717$43,298$12,235
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09216$26,624$8,479
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24316$78,567$19,288
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25216$130,645$25,254
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30016$19,298$8,570
Chest pain 31316$23,705$5,837
Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc 44616$36,371$6,946
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55116$35,394$13,311
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06615$29,843$6,694
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06915$26,878$6,836
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 24215$107,009$24,804
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 38815$41,785$12,970
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52115$89,601$20,253
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66015$38,593$11,333
Delirium and other mental confusion 88415$32,384$13,800
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17614$66,208$7,941
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25314$102,136$19,238
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41714$86,366$17,707
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43214$50,743$15,203
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44514$62,585$9,098
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85414$62,183$17,331
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98114$138,743$34,561
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02513$172,654$30,872
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41813$70,573$13,105
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08612$23,784$10,176
Seizures 10112$25,197$7,743
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16512$49,896$14,361
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive Without Cc/Mcc 28212$39,192$6,386
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37212$30,497$8,791
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46712$113,372$29,379
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46812$126,922$22,812
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51612$71,686$16,059
Diabetes, with complications 63812$42,036$8,506
Angina Pectoris 31111$25,654$5,630
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 43911$24,124$7,486
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51711$57,773$11,848

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