Prices at 5 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,197
Chargemaster (median)
$2,099
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,569
Medicare pays
$284
Typical cash range: $1,147 – $1,247.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $1,134 | $1,477 | — | — | 14.0% |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $1,259 | $96 | ★ 4/5 | 134 min | 14.7% |
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.
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