Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in Tennessee
MS-DRG 061: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$241,875typical hospital bill
$20,861typical amount paid
$19,999–$21,724range paid across 2 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $241,875 for this stay in 2024, about 11.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital | Memphis | 12 | $140,006 | $19,999 | |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville | 11 | $343,745 | $21,724 |
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.