Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 617: Amputation of lower limb for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disorders with cc
$54,651typical hospital bill
$15,352typical amount paid
$11,781–$19,059range paid across 3 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $54,651 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Healthcare System, Inc | Chattanooga | 17 | $59,269 | $11,781 | |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital | Nashville | 23 | $54,651 | $15,352 | |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 13 | $38,227 | $19,059 |
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.