Prices at 6 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,892 — 182% above the US median ($1,380), roughly 26.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $1,309 | $38 | ★ 4/5 | 125 min | — |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $6,475 | $1,211 | ★ 4/5 | 119 min | — |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $7,510 | $1,833 | ★ 4/5 | 115 min | — |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $8,091 | $459 | ★ 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 $3,892 — about 26.2× the Medicare rate ($148). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($297).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,475 list price could save about $2,583 (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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