NHC Advantage Lab Work Rates in Nashville
Published NHC Advantage negotiated rates for Lab Work at 12 hospitals in Nashville, TN. Data from CMS-mandated hospital transparency files.
Lowest Rate
$10.56
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
all plan types
Highest Rate
$914.85
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
all plan types
Rate Spread
87x
across all plan types
Hospitals
12
with NHC Advantage data
NHC Advantage lab-work rates in Nashville span an 87x range, from $10.56 at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown to $914.85 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. The median across 12 hospitals is $216.98. The lowest rates often reflect Medicaid or Medicare plan types rather than commercial contracts.
NHC Advantage Lab Work Rates by Hospital
| Hospital | Lowest NHC Advantage Rate |
|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | $10.56 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | $10.56 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas West | $10.56 |
| Maury Regional Medical Center | $10.88 |
| TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center | $35.53 |
| TriStar Horizon Medical Center | $174.34 |
| TriStar Summit Medical Center | $216.98 |
| TriStar Skyline Medical Center | $236.74 |
| TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center | $273.22 |
| TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center | $275.50 |
| TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center | $284.05 |
| TriStar Centennial Medical Center | $914.85 |
Median of all 22 published NHC Advantage rates for Lab Work at these hospitals: $216.98
Rates shown are NHC Advantage's published negotiated rates from each hospital's CMS transparency file. "Lowest rate" is the lowest rate across all NHC Advantage 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 NHC Advantage Lab Work Rates in Nashville
Where Nashville lab work rates start and climb for NHC Advantage. The lowest published rates are $10.56 at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and Ascension Saint Thomas West. At the other end, TriStar Centennial Medical Center shows $914.85, followed by TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center with a high of $527.44 and TriStar Skyline Medical Center with a high of $407.74.
How wide the NHC Advantage lab work spread is. The page shows a spread of 87x across 12 hospitals, and the median of all 22 published rates is $216.98. The plan types beside the lowest rates read as Medicare Advantage, so the low end likely reflects those plans rather than commercial plans. Check which plan sits behind any figure before comparing hospitals.
What to ask NHC Advantage and a Nashville hospital.
- Ask NHC Advantage for your own plan's negotiated rate and estimated cost share at a named hospital.
- Ask NHC Advantage whether that hospital is in network for your plan.
- Ask the hospital for an estimate for your lab work.
These are facility rates, and professional fees are billed separately.
Written from the rates in the table above. General information, not medical or insurance advice.
Understanding NHC Advantage Negotiated Rates
A negotiated rate is the price NHC Advantage 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 NHC Advantage 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 NHC Advantage Lab Work in Nashville?
The lowest NHC Advantage negotiated rate for Lab Work in Nashville is $10.56 at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, across all plan types including Medicaid-managed and Medicare Advantage. The highest is $914.85 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, an 87x difference. Commercial plan rates typically fall between these extremes.
Is the NHC Advantage negotiated rate what I'll pay?
Not necessarily. The negotiated rate is what NHC Advantage 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 NHC Advantage for a pre-service cost estimate specific to your plan.
How many Nashville hospitals have published NHC Advantage rates?
12 hospitals in the Nashville area have published NHC Advantage 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 NHC Advantage directly.
Can I get lab work done at a cheaper location with NHC Advantage?
Hospital-based labs typically charge several times more than independent labs for the same blood tests. If your NHC Advantage 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 NHC Advantage 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 NHC Advantage 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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