BCBS Tennessee C-Section Rates in Nashville
Published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for C-Section at 12 hospitals in Nashville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$100
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
all plan types
Highest Rate
$4,649
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
46x
across all plan types
Hospitals
12
with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee data
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee c-section rates in Nashville range from $100 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to $4,649 at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, a 46x spread across 12 hospitals. The lowest figure falls under a Blue Preferred plan type and may not reflect typical commercial pricing. Compare rates by plan type in the table below.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee C-Section Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Rate |
|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $100 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | $2,465.05 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas West | $2,465.05 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | $2,629.32 |
| TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center | $3,911 |
| TriStar Centennial Medical Center | $4,421 |
| TriStar Skyline Medical Center | $4,421 |
| TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center | $4,421 |
| TriStar Summit Medical Center | $4,421 |
| TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center | $4,649 |
| TriStar Horizon Medical Center | $4,649 |
| TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center | $4,649 |
Median of all 34 published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates for C-Section at these hospitals: $6,199.56
Rates shown are BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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.
Reading BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee C-Section Rates in Nashville
Lowest and highest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee c-section rates in Nashville. At the low end, Vanderbilt University Medical Center lists $100, Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas West each list $2,465.05, and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford lists $2,629.32. At the high end, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center and TriStar Horizon Medical Center each list $4,649 as their lowest published rate.
How wide the Nashville spread runs. The page shows a 46x spread across 12 hospitals, with a median of $6,199.56 across all 34 published rates. The plan types beside the lowest rates are labeled as commercial or Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, not Medicaid, CHIP or Medicare Advantage, yet the plan behind a rate is not always clearly stated, so a single figure may not match your own plan.
Questions for your BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plan and the hospital. These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately. A member can ask:
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for your plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named Nashville hospital
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee whether that hospital is in network for your plan
- The hospital for a written estimate
Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.
Understanding BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plan types at each facility.
Prices shown are facility fees only. You will also receive separate bills from the physician performing the procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the lowest-cost BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee C-Section in Nashville?
The lowest BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate for C-Section in Nashville is $100 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $4,649 at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, a 46x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Nashville hospitals have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rates?
12 hospitals in the Nashville area have published BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee negotiated rates for C-Section in their CMS transparency files. Having a published rate does not necessarily confirm current network participation. Verify your network status with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee directly.
Does the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee rate include all C-section costs?
The published rate typically covers the facility fee only. It usually does not include separately billed charges such as the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, lab work, or the newborn's hospital stay. Your total out-of-pocket cost with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will depend on these additional charges plus your plan's deductible and coinsurance.
We are not affiliated with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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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