Erlanger Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 2.5% | 302 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 185 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.4% | 333 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.5% | 328 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.4% | 90 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.6% | 609 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.8% | 101 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,984 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.95% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Erlanger Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Erlanger Medical Center has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Chattanooga, TN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Chattanooga
#2
Rank in city
5
Hospitals
72 vs 60
Score vs city avg
4.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erlanger Medical Center a good hospital?
Erlanger Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Chattanooga, TN with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Erlanger Medical Center located?
Erlanger Medical Center is located at 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Phone: (423) 778-7000.
What is the star rating for Erlanger Medical Center?
Erlanger Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Erlanger Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Erlanger Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 306 patients/yr | $58,521 | $17,930 | 69% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 138 patients/yr | $43,357 | $16,702 | 61% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 133 patients/yr | $41,545 | $13,267 | 68% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 75 patients/yr | $39,345 | $10,659 | 73% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 71 patients/yr | $72,063 | $18,044 | 75% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 69 patients/yr | $168,185 | $43,710 | 74% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 65 patients/yr | $69,890 | $18,954 | 73% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 51 patients/yr | $44,558 | $15,755 | 65% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC 50 patients/yr | $80,882 | $21,314 | 74% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $47,036 | $15,307 | 67% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Hamilton
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 440104