Prices at 6 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $415 — 100% above the US median ($208), roughly 37.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $105 | $300 | — | — | — |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $211 | $11 | ★ 4/5 | 125 min | — |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $618 | $400 | ★ 4/5 | 115 min | — |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $858 | $603 | ★ 2/5 | 180 min | — |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,218 | $606 | ★ 4/5 | 119 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 $415 — about 37.6× the Medicare rate ($11). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($22).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $618 list price could save about $203 (33%).
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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