Ambetter Lab Work Rates in Nashville

Published Ambetter negotiated rates for Lab Work at 15 hospitals in Nashville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.

Lowest Rate

$10.10

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

all plan types

Highest Rate

$27.35

Maury Regional Medical Center

all plan types

Rate Spread

across all plan types

Hospitals

with Ambetter data

Why the range is so wide: Ambetter negotiates different rates for different plan types. Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage plans typically have the lowest negotiated rates. Commercial PPO and HMO plans are higher. The "lowest rate" at each hospital may be a Medicaid or Medicare plan rate, not a commercial plan rate. The plan type is shown in the table where available.

Ambetter Lab Work Rates by Hospital

Hospital	Lowest Ambetter Rate	Plan Type	Highest Rate	Plans
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown	$10.10	1212_AMBETTER OF TN OUTPATIENT 20250101	$13.73	4
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford	$10.10	2933_AMBETTER OF TN OUTPATIENT 20250101	$13.73	4
Ascension Saint Thomas West	$10.10	2933_AMBETTER OF TN OUTPATIENT 20250101	$13.73	4
Metro Nashville General Hospital	$10.88	Exchange	$14.78	2
TriStar Centennial Medical Center	$10.99	Select	$11.83	4
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center	$10.99	Select	$11.83	4
TriStar Horizon Medical Center	$10.99	Select	$11.83	4
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center	$10.99	Select	$11.83	4
TriStar Skyline Medical Center	$10.99	Select	$11.83	4
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center	$10.99	Select	$11.83	4
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center	$10.99	Select	$11.83	4
TriStar Summit Medical Center	$10.99	Select	$1,055.14	6
Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$16.39	Behavioral Health Plan	$22.28	4
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital	$16.39	Exchange	$22.28	2
Maury Regional Medical Center	$20.12	Commercial Exchange	$27.35	2

Median of all 56 published Ambetter rates for Lab Work at these hospitals: $11.83

Rates shown are Ambetter's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all Ambetter plan types (including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage) at that hospital. Commercial plan rates are typically higher. Your actual cost depends on your specific plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

Understanding Ambetter Negotiated Rates

A negotiated rate is the price Ambetter has agreed to pay a hospital for a specific service. This is not necessarily what you pay out of pocket. If you have met your annual deductible, you typically pay a copay or coinsurance percentage of the negotiated rate. If you have not met your deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate.

The same insurer often negotiates different rates at different hospitals, and different plan types (HMO, PPO, high-deductible) within the same insurer can have different rates at the same hospital. The table above shows the range across all Ambetter plan types at each facility.

Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.

Compare Other Insurers for Lab Work in Nashville

UnitedHealthcare $10.56 - $13.29 16 hospitals BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee $10.56 - $28.18 16 hospitals Cigna $10.45 - $21.02 16 hospitals Aetna $10.10 - $11.83 15 hospitals Oscar Health $10.88 - $31.68 15 hospitals Humana $10.01 - $11.09 14 hospitals

View all Lab Work prices in Nashville (cash + insured) →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the lowest-cost Ambetter Lab Work in Nashville?

The lowest Ambetter negotiated rate for Lab Work in Nashville is $10.10 at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $27.35 at Maury Regional Medical Center, a 3x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.

Is the Ambetter negotiated rate what I'll pay?

Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what Ambetter has agreed to pay the hospital. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. If you have not met your annual deductible, you may owe the full negotiated rate. Contact Ambetter for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.

How many Nashville hospitals have published Ambetter rates?

15 hospitals in the Nashville area have published Ambetter negotiated rates for Lab Work in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with Ambetter directly.

Can I get lab work done at a cheaper location with Ambetter?

Hospital-based labs typically charge several times more than independent labs for the same blood tests. If your Ambetter plan covers independent labs like Quest or Labcorp, you may pay significantly less out of pocket. The rates on this page reflect hospital-based pricing only.

We are not affiliated with Ambetter or any hospital listed on this page. Negotiated rates are sourced from hospital-published CMS transparency files and represent the amounts agreed between the insurer and hospital. Your actual out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. Contact Ambetter or the hospital billing department for a cost estimate specific to your plan. All insurer and hospital names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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