Headaches Without Mcc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 103: Headaches without mcc
$39,804typical hospital bill
$9,310typical amount paid
$6,601–$12,018range paid across 2 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,804 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital | Memphis | 11 | $35,457 | $6,601 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 11 | $44,152 | $12,018 |
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.