Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma in Tennessee
MS-DRG 956: Limb reattachment, hip and femur procedures for multiple significant trauma
$207,440typical hospital bill
$37,924typical amount paid
$27,576–$58,319range paid across 6 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $207,440 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City Medical Center | Johnson City | 11 | $183,515 | $27,576 | |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 28 | $88,348 | $30,923 | |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville | 18 | $502,298 | $34,920 | |
| Regional One Health | Memphis | 13 | $193,681 | $40,928 | |
| Erlanger Medical Center | Chattanooga | 15 | $241,539 | $52,737 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 19 | $221,200 | $58,319 |
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.