Prices at 4 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,625
Chargemaster (median)
$2,115
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,111
Medicare pays
$802
$1,232$2,017
Median cash $1,625 · Medicare $802 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,232 – $2,017. The median cash price is about 2.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $1,134 | $1,264 | — | — | 14.0% |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $2,115 | $1,111 | ★ 4/5 | 115 min | 14.3% |
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.