Back Problems (severe) cost in Chattanooga, TN
MS-DRG 551 · 2 hospitals in Chattanooga
Charges here run from $42,368 to $70,091 — a difference of $27,723 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical Tennessee hospital charges $61,442.
Hospitals in Chattanooga, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
C
Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
Chattanooga, TN |
$42,368 31% below the state average | $10,173 | 17 |
|
B
Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN |
$70,091 14% above the state average | $15,578 | 13 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.