Prices at 3 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$80
Chargemaster (median)
$134
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$22
Medicare pays
$15
Typical cash range: $32 – $364.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $20 | $28 | — | — | 14.0% |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $80 | $22 | ★ 4/5 | 134 min | 14.7% |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $434 | $22 | ★ 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.