Pneumothorax with Cc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 200: Pneumothorax with cc
$58,486typical hospital bill
$10,563typical amount paid
$8,882–$14,476range paid across 5 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $58,486 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville | 14 | $126,912 | $8,882 | |
| Johnson City Medical Center | Johnson City | 12 | $31,512 | $9,250 | |
| Erlanger Medical Center | Chattanooga | 11 | $58,486 | $10,563 | |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 11 | $36,176 | $11,274 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 16 | $64,463 | $14,476 |
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.