Prices at 5 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,255 — 633% above the US median ($171), roughly 30.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,255 | $43 | ★ 4/5 | 115 min | — |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,340 | $200 | ★ 4/5 | 119 min | — |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,708 | $43 | ★ 2/5 | 180 min | — |
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. Data last updated September 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,255 — about 30.4× the Medicare rate ($41). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($83).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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