Prices at 24 hospitals in Tennessee, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,369
Chargemaster (median)
$21,793
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,735
Medicare pays
$475
$4,029$4,709
Median cash $4,369 · Medicare $475 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $4,029 – $4,709. The median cash price is about 9.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $3,944 | $1,870 | — | — | 14.0% |
| Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis | Memphis, TN | $4,795 | $2,673 | ★ 3/5 | 237 min | 15.3% |
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.