Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$104,508typical hospital bill
$22,784typical amount paid
$18,718–$26,850range paid across 2 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $104,508 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City Medical Center | Johnson City | 12 | $101,260 | $18,718 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 12 | $107,757 | $26,850 |
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.