Prices at 6 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $719 — 196% above the US median ($243), roughly 19.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $109 | $27 | — | — | — |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $245 | $10 | ★ 4/5 | 125 min | — |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,193 | $298 | ★ 4/5 | 119 min | — |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,436 | $711 | ★ 4/5 | 115 min | — |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,521 | $96 | ★ 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 October 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 $719 — about 19.9× the Medicare rate ($36). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($72).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,193 list price could save about $474 (40%).
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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