Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$95,845typical hospital bill
$21,237typical amount paid
$19,629–$29,405range paid across 4 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $95,845 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital | Nashville | 11 | $86,135 | $19,629 | |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital | Memphis | 21 | $105,554 | $19,759 | |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | 15 | $79,804 | $22,714 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 39 | $132,391 | $29,405 |
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.