Prices at 4 hospitals in Knoxville, TN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$8
Chargemaster (median)
$28
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4
Medicare pays
$3
Typical cash range: $7 – $8.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $7 | $3 | ★ 3/5 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $7 | $2 | ★ 3/5 |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital | Knoxville, TN | $8 | $4 | — |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville, TN | $8 | $4 | ★ 4/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.