Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 436: Malignancy of hepatobiliary system or pancreas with cc
$56,354typical hospital bill
$10,708typical amount paid
$8,950–$16,376range paid across 3 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,354 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | 12 | $43,167 | $8,950 | |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville | 15 | $75,529 | $10,708 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 12 | $56,354 | $16,376 |
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.