Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands
Sparta, Tennessee 38583-1223
Billing Grade
F
Relative fairness percentile: P59
Avg Markup
14.4x
CMS Stars
N/A
Patient Experience
Not Reported
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Last updated: 2026-02-18
Average markup vs Medicare: 14.4x
Cash/self-pay discount avg: N/A
Charity care (% revenue): N/A
State rank by markup: 6
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This hospital is currently graded F based on markup vs Medicare.
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Common Procedure Prices
Last updated: 2026-02-18
| CPT | Description | Hospital | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20610 | Joint Injection (drainage) | $1250.00 | $39.75 | 31.4x |
| 43239 | Egd biopsy single/multiple | $3000.00 | $123.58 | 24.3x |
| 11042 | Wound Debridement | $1250.00 | $55.78 | 22.4x |
| 49650 | Lap ing hernia repair init | $7838.00 | $424.19 | 18.5x |
| 45378 | Diagnostic colonoscopy | $3000.00 | $164.67 | 18.2x |
| 27447 | Total Knee Replacement | $20000.00 | $1159.35 | 17.3x |
| 27130 | Total Hip Replacement | $20000.00 | $1162.02 | 17.2x |
| 23472 | Shoulder Replacement | $20000.00 | $1300.30 | 15.4x |
| 44970 | Laparoscopy appendectomy | $7838.00 | $578.17 | 13.6x |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/lesion removal | $3000.00 | $223.45 | 13.4x |
| 10060 | Abscess Drainage | $1250.00 | $100.54 | 12.4x |
| 47562 | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | $7838.00 | $631.95 | 12.4x |
| 49505 | Prp i/hern init reduc >5 yr | $4959.00 | $508.03 | 9.8x |
| 29881 | Knee Arthroscopy | $4959.00 | $515.71 | 9.6x |
| 22551 | Cervical Spine Fusion | $7838.00 | $1604.91 | 4.9x |
| 27236 | Hip Fracture Repair | $2587.00 | $1089.87 | 2.4x |
| 22630 | Arthrd pst tq 1ntrspc lum | $2587.00 | $1510.72 | 1.7x |
Color key: green <2x · yellow 2–5x · red >5x Medicare
Financial Assistance
Nonprofit status: Unknown
Financial assistance policy: Not listed in current data
How to Dispute a Bill from Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands
Last updated: 2026-02-18
ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS HIGHLANDS currently shows a billing grade of F with an average markup around 14.4x versus Medicare reference rates. In currently loaded benchmark samples, this is above the national average (8.3x). Use that benchmark when asking billing to review line items and justify large gaps.
If you are self-pay or high-deductible, still request the cash/self-pay schedule in writing. If no discount is offered, ask for a supervisor review, payment-plan options, and item-level justification.
Before paying, scan your bill with BillKarma to identify line-item issues and generate a dispute packet.
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Data sourced from CMS and hospital-published pricing files. Actual charges vary. Not medical, legal, or financial advice.