Concomitant Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Cardiac Ablation in Tennessee
MS-DRG 317: Concomitant left atrial appendage closure and cardiac ablation
$309,115typical hospital bill
$51,749typical amount paid
$46,938–$56,560range paid across 2 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $309,115 for this stay in 2024, about 6.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital | Nashville | 13 | $386,105 | $46,938 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 25 | $232,126 | $56,560 |
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.