Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232 · (615) 322-3454

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

The money

$21what care cost the hospital for every $100 it billed

$429.7Mnet income, all sources

−11.8%margin on patient care alone

$138.3Mcost of charity care (3.8% of costs)

$42.9Munpaid bills written off (bad debt)

1,129beds

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)

Stay	Medicare stays	Billed	Paid
Sepsis, with major complications 871	423	$113,990	$26,873
Heart procedure through a catheter (e.g. ablation, valve clip) 274	313	$119,616	$29,307
Heart failure, with major complications 291	182	$75,047	$20,090
Other kidney and urinary problems, with major complications 698	169	$89,020	$24,149
Other kidney and urinary problems, with complications 699	159	$50,774	$13,944
Stroke, with major complications 064	117	$101,519	$23,686
Heart attack, with major complications 280	114	$112,739	$25,720
Infection needing surgery, with major complications 853	111	$301,655	$65,294
Lung infection, with major complications 177	110	$92,368	$24,387
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc 025	108	$223,925	$48,368
Dehydration and electrolyte problems, with major complications 640	103	$72,779	$18,776
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR) 267	99	$153,489	$43,429
Heart catheterization, with major complications 286	99	$127,300	$31,599
Kidney Transplant 652	98	$556,601	$59,241
Sepsis 872	98	$59,093	$16,404
Stomach and digestive disorders 392	93	$47,567	$12,496
Irregular heartbeat, with complications 309	91	$34,386	$10,714
Other circulation problems, with major complications 314	85	$97,002	$28,614
Kidney failure, with complications 683	85	$42,174	$13,949
Heart valve replacement through a catheter (TAVR), with major complications 266	78	$231,128	$63,483
Bowel surgery, with complications 330	78	$131,074	$27,631
Dehydration and electrolyte problems 641	78	$42,554	$12,103
Kidney failure, with major complications 682	78	$72,211	$20,607
Respiratory failure 189	77	$111,820	$19,772
Pneumonia, with major complications 193	69	$61,272	$17,340
Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) 057	68	$66,034	$19,021
Heart catheterization 287	67	$69,333	$14,306
Stroke, with complications or clot-busting drug 065	65	$61,972	$12,896
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 220	65	$263,367	$53,944
Heart stent, with major complications or 4+ stents 321	65	$177,506	$33,913
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with major complications 377	65	$115,053	$26,482
Hip or knee replacement 470	64	$95,195	$19,231
Bowel surgery, with major complications 329	63	$223,998	$53,878
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Mcc 082	61	$126,438	$27,291
Other digestive problems, with complications 394	61	$44,134	$12,987
Spinal fusion (lower or mid back) 460	60	$196,525	$37,713
Back problems (no surgery) 552	59	$62,973	$14,052
Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications 811	59	$111,760	$25,688
Heart stent 322	58	$114,683	$20,232
Urinary tract infection 690	58	$41,258	$11,758
Complications of Treatment with Mcc 919	57	$101,454	$27,093
Major Chest Procedures with Cc 164	56	$111,845	$27,397
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with complications 481	56	$157,819	$24,624
Irregular heartbeat 310	55	$31,064	$8,972
Stomach and digestive disorders, with major complications 391	55	$70,049	$18,177
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 441	55	$107,456	$25,685
Anemia and blood disorders 812	55	$54,947	$14,424
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Nec 003	53	$1,038,351	$228,040
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Cardiac Catheterization 219	53	$383,525	$88,913
Stomach or intestinal bleeding, with complications 378	53	$57,561	$14,127
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 027	51	$117,289	$25,384
Seizures 101	51	$74,762	$16,063
Other Vascular Procedures with Cc 253	50	$139,725	$29,084
Fainting 312	50	$55,146	$12,805
Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with Cc 315	49	$54,534	$13,745
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 964	49	$82,515	$21,029
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Cc 086	48	$58,447	$14,561
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc 432	48	$94,539	$27,017
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O 023	46	$296,286	$64,133
Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with Mcc 273	46	$237,059	$47,308
Complications of Treatment with Cc 920	46	$47,510	$14,658
Pneumonia, with complications 194	45	$33,792	$11,141
Other Vascular Procedures with Mcc 252	45	$215,753	$46,990
Irregular heartbeat, with major complications 308	45	$63,280	$16,747
Medical Back Problems with Mcc 551	45	$94,480	$22,723
Skin infection (cellulitis) 603	44	$41,588	$13,550
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour with Cc 083	42	$81,706	$18,655
Urinary tract infection, with major complications 689	42	$78,460	$19,358
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc 847	42	$71,709	$20,753
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Cc 493	41	$121,855	$26,022
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc 657	40	$109,739	$19,779
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Cc 271	39	$163,611	$36,881
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc 327	39	$132,391	$29,405
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Cc 908	39	$107,374	$24,034
Major Chest Trauma with Cc 184	38	$60,219	$14,351
Other Digestive System Diagnoses with Mcc 393	38	$83,507	$22,224
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc 435	38	$84,425	$22,991
Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc 472	38	$143,715	$27,686
Pulmonary Embolism with Mcc or Acute Cor Pulmonale 175	37	$89,645	$20,728
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization Without Mcc 236	37	$225,167	$43,020
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Cc 300	37	$50,122	$15,038
Bowel obstruction, with complications 389	37	$45,315	$12,457
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Cc 092	36	$93,956	$22,816
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc 454	36	$311,623	$63,656
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System with Mcc 001	35	$1,635,954	$271,453
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses with Mcc 205	35	$83,444	$23,071
Coronary Bypass Without Cardiac Catheterization with Mcc 235	35	$348,354	$67,519
COPD, with major complications 190	34	$54,461	$15,389
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc 026	33	$157,188	$33,673
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc 371	33	$119,801	$29,853
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 809	33	$57,487	$15,835
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 981	33	$207,014	$50,264
Nervous System Neoplasms with Mcc 054	32	$98,340	$21,298
Heart attack, with complications 281	32	$59,594	$13,379
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 658	32	$97,819	$17,598
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Cc 660	32	$79,783	$16,759
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Cc 243	31	$109,037	$23,394
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc 326	31	$279,746	$63,298
Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 328	31	$70,073	$16,353
Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 442	31	$52,001	$14,795
Diabetes, with complications 638	31	$46,049	$13,178
Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 982	31	$128,872	$29,085
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with Mcc 056	30	$117,123	$32,066
Traumatic Stupor and Coma <1 Hour with Mcc 085	30	$100,629	$26,870
Hip or thigh bone surgery (not replacement), with major complications 480	30	$193,260	$36,704
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections with Mcc 862	30	$107,843	$26,461
Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc 948	30	$52,573	$13,205
Other Disorders of Nervous System with Mcc 091	29	$129,891	$29,835
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures with Mcc 270	29	$291,154	$56,968
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc 406	29	$156,165	$30,795
Other O.r. Procedures for Injuries with Mcc 907	29	$148,078	$38,967
Other Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 963	29	$169,393	$40,534
Breathing problem needing a ventilator (up to 4 days) 208	28	$197,619	$39,486
Peripheral Vascular Disorders with Mcc 299	28	$104,872	$22,330
Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 331	28	$88,626	$19,362
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Cc 467	28	$180,041	$34,069
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc 659	27	$154,216	$32,121
Full Thickness Burn with Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury with Cc/Mcc 928	27	$351,906	$80,102
Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant 005	26	$886,706	$133,939
Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 165	26	$89,296	$19,763
Hip replacement after a hip fracture 522	26	$155,836	$25,799
Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc 846	26	$70,657	$29,623
Major Chest Procedures with Mcc 163	25	$231,720	$57,174
Lung infection, with complications 178	25	$51,292	$14,626
Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation 317	25	$232,126	$56,560
Digestive Malignancy with Mcc 374	25	$116,550	$26,228
Digestive Malignancy with Cc 375	25	$46,303	$15,291
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc 418	25	$98,620	$19,594
Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc 863	25	$35,841	$13,387
Signs and Symptoms with Mcc 947	25	$97,180	$21,900
Interstitial Lung Disease with Mcc 196	24	$115,400	$28,426
Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc 372	24	$42,237	$15,808
Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc 433	24	$47,484	$14,533
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc 519	24	$128,884	$22,458
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc 543	24	$71,923	$16,683
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc 074	23	$50,823	$15,592
Seizures with Mcc 100	23	$126,431	$24,357
Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc 176	23	$45,947	$11,374
Major Chest Trauma with Mcc 183	23	$87,336	$21,464
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc 857	23	$106,558	$26,076
Respiratory Neoplasms with Mcc 180	22	$99,580	$22,999
Pneumothorax with Mcc 199	22	$104,647	$24,144
Other Vascular Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 254	22	$114,860	$19,321
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon Without Mcc 269	22	$186,145	$39,404
Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc 405	22	$297,843	$64,246
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive 457	22	$293,739	$57,321
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 464	22	$148,500	$37,755
Kidney Transplant with Hemodialysis with Mcc 650	22	$590,477	$49,427
Coagulation Disorders 813	22	$87,220	$19,028
Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc 856	22	$235,241	$47,884
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with Mcc 917	22	$126,371	$26,840
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Mcc 957	22	$387,466	$81,547
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Cc 012	21	$246,090	$46,984
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization Wit 216	21	$471,262	$105,087
Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) 563	21	$63,684	$13,727
Endocrine Disorders with Cc 644	21	$44,969	$14,739
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc 438	20	$62,360	$21,281
Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc 439	20	$53,874	$13,041
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc 516	20	$119,081	$21,064
Minor Skin Disorders Without Mcc 607	20	$44,461	$13,507
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Procedures with Mcc 673	20	$107,814	$40,336
Acute Leukemia with Mcc 834	20	$230,616	$72,272
Lung Transplant 007	19	$1,380,345	$264,648
Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc 141	19	$136,559	$26,090
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc 229	19	$155,944	$31,109
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implant with Mcc 242	19	$162,912	$38,915
Heart Failure and Shock with Cc 292	19	$49,463	$13,038
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc 444	19	$81,921	$21,536
Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc 542	19	$88,334	$23,002
O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc 621	19	$75,490	$17,477
Major Bladder Procedures with Cc 654	19	$173,299	$29,502
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours 870	19	$306,744	$69,370
Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma 956	19	$221,200	$58,319
Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck Withou 004	18	$490,860	$138,159
Other Respiratory System Diagnoses Without Mcc 206	18	$89,164	$15,282
High blood pressure 305	18	$47,700	$12,777
Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 356	18	$182,429	$49,390
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Mcc 388	18	$68,696	$20,315
Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D 463	18	$296,658	$61,610
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 517	18	$83,612	$16,046
Adrenal and Pituitary Procedures with Cc/Mcc 614	18	$142,122	$31,288
Myeloproliferative Disorders or Poorly Differentiated Neoplasms with Major O.r. Procedur 827	18	$149,473	$27,562
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy a 837	18	$205,038	$70,691
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc 417	17	$127,605	$27,275
Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc 455	17	$204,837	$45,062
Soft Tissue Procedures with Cc 501	17	$117,707	$26,176
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Mcc 840	17	$147,477	$39,469
Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Cc 032	16	$130,754	$30,146
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Mcc 166	16	$205,413	$45,709
Pneumothorax with Cc 200	16	$64,463	$14,476
Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc 228	16	$302,595	$58,058
Chest pain 313	16	$48,734	$10,862
Diabetes, with major complications 637	16	$66,855	$17,988
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Mcc 814	16	$87,097	$26,176
Extracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 039	15	$79,062	$13,855
Acute Myocardial Infarction, Expired with Mcc 283	15	$218,137	$37,693
Peritoneal Adhesiolysis with Cc 336	15	$122,465	$25,078
Gastrointestinal Obstruction Without Cc/Mcc 390	15	$29,606	$8,858
Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Cc 445	15	$54,405	$14,887
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement with Mcc 466	15	$242,287	$51,582
Revision of Hip or Knee Replacement Without Cc/Mcc 468	15	$130,132	$26,264
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc 492	15	$171,406	$39,380
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Cc 580	15	$100,767	$20,251
Endocrine Disorders with Mcc 643	15	$90,275	$25,850
Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio 808	15	$107,050	$28,583
Acute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction 880	15	$61,900	$14,133
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc 987	15	$238,101	$56,600
Extracranial Procedures with Cc 038	14	$120,502	$19,506
Traumatic Stupor and Coma >1 Hour Without Cc/Mcc 084	14	$47,773	$10,840
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation Without Mcc 234	14	$286,345	$55,202
Hypertension with Mcc 304	14	$89,083	$18,036
Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc 354	14	$97,381	$20,378
Other O.r. Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma with Cc 958	14	$170,130	$43,914
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant 014	13	$219,827	$161,818
Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators 029	13	$204,666	$38,202
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 036	13	$83,625	$18,251
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with Cc or Peripheral Neur 041	13	$91,349	$22,180
Major Head and Neck Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 142	13	$105,232	$18,918
Other Respiratory System O.r. Procedures with Cc 167	13	$70,987	$20,019
Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures 264	13	$189,685	$42,650
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy with Intraluminal Device with Mcc 323	13	$204,114	$50,940
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc 419	13	$84,785	$16,008
Fractures of Hip and Pelvis Without Mcc 536	13	$84,129	$12,521
Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Mcc 579	13	$140,826	$32,124
Cellulitis with Mcc 602	13	$58,274	$18,895
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc 661	13	$71,610	$13,583
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap 838	13	$39,144	$22,054
Delirium and other mental confusion 884	13	$62,698	$21,765
Psychoses 885	13	$81,358	$24,207
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc 011	12	$336,839	$68,760
Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 033	12	$73,368	$15,303
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 042	12	$98,172	$17,702
Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with Cc 071	12	$60,458	$16,102
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc 145	12	$61,744	$13,381
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours 207	12	$348,805	$70,815
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with Mcc 233	12	$296,247	$70,714
Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc 436	12	$56,354	$16,376
Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc 478	12	$107,757	$26,850
Reticuloendothelial and Immunity Disorders with Cc 815	12	$59,471	$13,845
Viral Illness Without Mcc 866	12	$44,445	$12,884
Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Diagnoses with Mcc 867	12	$200,778	$48,203
Non-Extensive Burns 935	12	$94,360	$26,870
Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc 988	12	$84,242	$20,990
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc 024	11	$182,297	$37,130
Headaches Without Mcc 103	11	$44,152	$12,018
Other Disorders of the Eye Without Mcc 125	11	$45,398	$11,829
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.r. Procedures with Cc 144	11	$76,585	$19,467
Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with Mcc 146	11	$96,618	$30,646
Otitis Media and Uri Without Mcc 153	11	$43,529	$10,570
Other Heart Assist System Implant 215	11	$501,222	$127,678
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant Without Mcc 277	11	$226,760	$51,167
Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Mcc 385	11	$97,490	$24,964
Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities 483	11	$145,839	$24,118
Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc 545	11	$143,973	$34,264
Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with Cc 577	11	$223,465	$35,490
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc 656	11	$165,016	$43,604
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with Cc 841	11	$107,862	$23,348

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