US Health Care Costs

University Health System, Inc

1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920 · (865) 305-9000

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

The money

$22what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed
$36.3Mnet income, all sources
−19.7%margin on patient care alone
$47.0Mcost of charity care (4.8% of costs)
$30.6Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)
698beds

From the hospital's Medicare cost report for the year ending December 2024. 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 871530$47,352$18,663
Heart failure, with major complications 291235$30,030$13,430
Stroke, with major complications 064106$48,231$18,645
Sepsis 872101$22,031$10,848
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853100$117,489$41,324
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 48190$55,617$19,003
Fainting 31287$20,478$9,156
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 06580$29,526$10,700
Pneumonia, with major complications 19380$29,865$12,961
Urinary tract infection 69079$20,781$9,352
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 02575$117,022$38,338
Stomach and digestive disorders 39274$18,135$8,249
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 64067$34,415$13,108
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 27462$122,141$25,245
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 37860$29,238$10,545
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 68960$32,114$12,823
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 30957$13,018$7,748
Lung infection, with major complications 17756$35,966$16,432
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 69855$44,883$17,175
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 30854$29,747$12,012
COPD, with major complications 19053$28,882$11,781
Skin infection (cellulitis) 60353$15,651$9,149
Heart stent 32251$68,883$15,536
Pneumonia, with complications 19449$20,543$9,170
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 64149$22,754$9,143
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 26747$204,875$37,752
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 18446$48,024$11,756
Heart attack, with major complications 28046$36,436$15,878
Heart catheterization 28745$30,357$10,614
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 08644$40,445$12,490
Bowel surgery, with complications 33044$57,129$20,657
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 52244$53,210$19,395
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 69944$39,991$11,147
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 37743$47,141$16,838
Bowel surgery, with major complications 32942$102,307$39,996
Back problems (no surgery) 55241$32,476$10,720
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 08538$46,127$18,510
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 46038$127,789$30,410
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 48038$81,232$27,150
Heart catheterization, with major complications 28637$45,557$19,730
High blood pressure 30537$20,977$8,366
Kidney failure, with complications 68337$18,124$9,202
Irregular heartbeat 31036$12,222$6,582
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 49336$64,310$21,871
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 39135$35,757$14,017
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 07134$27,900$12,316
Seizures with Mcc 10034$50,537$18,648
Other circulation problems, with major complications 31434$40,025$18,547
Mini-stroke (TIA) 06933$24,500$8,524
Seizures 10132$24,428$10,135
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Mcc 07030$56,582$18,421
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 17530$37,326$14,506
Chest pain 31330$17,006$7,439
Kidney failure, with major complications 68230$37,395$15,093
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 25329$79,048$22,733
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 02328$127,632$47,070
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 09228$27,231$10,446
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 16428$73,467$21,969
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 18328$50,024$15,032
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 27028$133,329$42,551
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 94828$19,831$8,715
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 95628$88,348$30,923
Dysequilibrium 14927$21,286$8,371
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 25227$86,300$30,871
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 23626$100,480$34,413
Hip or knee replacement 47026$65,225$17,435
Diabetes, with complications 63826$23,885$9,889
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.r. Procedures with Cc 85426$61,240$20,080
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 26925$152,889$33,213
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 05724$29,230$13,563
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc 48224$39,736$14,524
Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture with Mcc 52124$77,933$26,720
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 53624$16,344$9,064
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 87024$163,240$60,581
Heart attack, with complications 28123$20,587$9,443
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 29923$30,288$15,785
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 30023$24,502$11,528
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc 49423$46,774$16,552
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 56323$25,139$10,375
Anemia and blood disorders 81223$24,357$10,047
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 98123$100,427$38,042
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 16522$48,873$15,946
Other digestive problems, with complications 39422$24,448$10,376
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 46822$108,288$22,854
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 55122$42,973$18,120
Kidney Transplant 65222$197,254$27,392
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 08221$53,792$20,968
Lung infection, with complications 17821$23,155$10,837
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 24321$60,864$19,893
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 27121$113,715$29,552
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 44121$41,332$18,484
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 08320$48,310$14,868
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 16320$130,431$38,676
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 45420$162,685$49,111
Diabetes, with major complications 63720$45,909$15,138
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 66020$33,594$13,142
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 17619$18,458$8,659
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc 19119$18,978$9,078
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 22019$190,968$45,354
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 33119$39,616$13,951
Bowel obstruction, with complications 38919$19,053$8,490
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 44519$34,085$11,281
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 67319$118,628$39,536
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 81119$25,856$13,487
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 86219$55,657$18,941
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 05618$60,534$22,743
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 26618$248,268$51,135
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 65818$40,437$13,388
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 96418$55,027$14,458
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 98218$92,577$21,743
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 00317$311,301$121,726
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 09117$37,817$16,939
Hypertension with Mcc 30417$37,451$12,240
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 32117$87,144$25,202
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 39317$35,740$15,645
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 47216$92,112$27,229
Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 47316$63,546$20,578
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis with Mcc 53516$26,909$13,870
Complications of Treatment with Cc 92016$26,036$11,606
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 96316$77,043$24,478
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 02415$127,596$33,677
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction Without Cc/Mcc 06615$23,091$6,963
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 07415$26,304$11,714
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 29215$16,278$9,171
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 32715$79,804$22,714
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 46715$111,278$28,239
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 51615$57,546$20,117
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 90715$117,765$33,437
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 91715$36,545$16,160
Intracranial Vascular Procedures with Principal Diagnosis Hemorrhage with Mcc 02014$171,615$75,730
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit 06214$52,662$15,785
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 08714$31,071$9,221
Other Disorders of the Eye Without Mcc 12514$30,949$11,642
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant Without Cc/Mcc 24414$49,996$16,944
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 32614$155,359$46,854
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 41814$58,416$15,418
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 83714$67,931$42,297
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 00413$268,946$72,008
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 03913$28,637$10,513
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 20813$66,159$25,601
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 21913$265,406$66,638
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 23413$125,733$43,671
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc 27713$144,052$40,582
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 31513$19,006$9,538
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 33613$74,745$20,736
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 37213$22,389$9,742
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc 61713$38,227$19,059
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 65713$40,319$15,522
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 84713$30,831$12,673
Pleural Effusion with Mcc 18612$28,043$14,357
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 27312$113,120$34,461
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 41712$78,286$20,137
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 45512$125,940$40,138
Delirium and other mental confusion 88412$30,243$21,019
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 95712$254,924$70,000
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 02711$68,860$20,672
Pneumothorax with Cc 20011$36,176$11,274
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device Without Mcc 32411$103,971$24,885
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 37111$41,683$16,659
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 40611$87,506$25,037
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 43211$39,899$18,957
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 51711$36,676$14,145
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 51911$67,042$25,498
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc 60511$29,695$9,433
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 84011$42,254$26,328
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 95811$108,138$33,043

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