Prices at 5 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,249
Chargemaster (median)
$2,366
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$722
Medicare pays
$39
Typical cash range: $458 – $3,111.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $270 | $73 | — | — | 14.0% |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $740 | $41 | ★ 4/5 | 134 min | 14.7% |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $2,249 | $722 | ★ 2/5 | 173 min | 14.1% |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $2,483 | $1,217 | ★ 4/5 | 115 min | 14.3% |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $3,529 | $935 | ★ 4/5 | 124 min | 14.8% |
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.