Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$59,346typical hospital bill
$15,522typical amount paid
$11,507–$19,779range paid across 3 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $59,346 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | 11 | $59,346 | $11,507 | |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 13 | $40,319 | $15,522 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 40 | $109,739 | $19,779 |
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.