Prices at 6 hospitals in Nashville, TN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $553 — 124% above the US median ($248), roughly 17.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery | Nashville, TN | $109 | $23 | — | — | — |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | Nashville, TN | $248 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | 125 min | — |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $859 | $215 | ★ 4/5 | 119 min | — |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,590 | $787 | ★ 4/5 | 115 min | — |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $1,805 | $87 | ★ 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 $553 — about 17.6× the Medicare rate ($31). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($63).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $859 list price could save about $306 (36%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Nashville
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Goodin, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Nashville, TN | 26 |
| Eric Wallace, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Nashville, TN | 22 |
| Jessica Leschied, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Nashville, TN | 15 |
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