University Health System, Inc
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 | 3.8% | 64 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.1% | 181 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10% | 547 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.4% | 751 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.2% | 150 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.4% | 600 | Worse |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.8% | 136 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 2,966 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.44% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is University Health System, Inc a Good Hospital?
University Health System, Inc has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Knoxville, TN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Knoxville
#1
Rank in city
6
Hospitals
70 vs 52
Score vs city avg
3.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Health System, Inc a good hospital?
University Health System, Inc is an acute care hospital in Knoxville, TN with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is University Health System, Inc located?
University Health System, Inc is located at 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Phone: (865) 305-9000.
What is the star rating for University Health System, Inc?
University Health System, Inc 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 University Health System, Inc have an emergency room?
Yes, University Health System, Inc provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 530 patients/yr | $47,352 | $18,663 | 61% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 235 patients/yr | $30,030 | $13,430 | 55% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 106 patients/yr | $48,231 | $18,645 | 61% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 101 patients/yr | $22,031 | $10,848 | 51% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 100 patients/yr | $117,489 | $41,324 | 65% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 90 patients/yr | $55,617 | $19,003 | 66% less |
SYNCOPE AND COLLAPSE 87 patients/yr | $20,478 | $9,156 | 55% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 80 patients/yr | $29,526 | $10,700 | 64% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 80 patients/yr | $29,865 | $12,961 | 57% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 79 patients/yr | $20,781 | $9,352 | 55% 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Knox
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 440015