Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 560: Aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$32,063typical hospital bill
$8,519typical amount paid
$6,402–$10,636range paid across 2 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,063 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville | 11 | $23,280 | $6,402 | |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital | Memphis | 14 | $40,846 | $10,636 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.