Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$49,743typical hospital bill
$13,388typical amount paid
$12,543–$17,598range paid across 3 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,743 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | 12 | $49,743 | $12,543 | |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 18 | $40,437 | $13,388 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 32 | $97,819 | $17,598 |
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.