Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 328: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures without cc/mcc
$55,752typical hospital bill
$13,217typical amount paid
$11,094–$16,353range paid across 4 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,752 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville | 13 | $31,437 | $11,094 | |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital | Memphis | 14 | $59,670 | $11,343 | |
| Erlanger Medical Center | Chattanooga | 11 | $51,834 | $15,091 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 31 | $70,073 | $16,353 |
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.