Prices at 5 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,169
Chargemaster (median)
$3,522
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,303
Medicare pays
$303
Typical cash range: $2,124 – $2,214.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $2,113 | $160 | ★ 4/5 | 134 min | 14.7% |
| Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $2,225 | $1,477 | — | — | 14.0% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.