Lab Work Cost in Nashville, TN

A complete blood count (CBC) with differential and a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) are laboratory tests performed on blood samples. A phlebotomist or nurse draws blood from a vein, and the sample is analyzed by automated equipment. The CBC with differential (HCPCS 85025) measures blood cell counts and the proportions of different white blood cell types. The CMP (HCPCS 80053) measures a set of chemical values in the blood, including electrolytes, glucose, and kidney and liver markers. The facility fee covers the hospital's laboratory equipment, supplies, and staff. Prices on this page come from CMS-mandated hospital price transparency files.

Data last accessed by us: 2026-10-15 · Newest hospital file date among hospitals below: 7/10/2026

Data may be outdated

This hospital's pricing file has not been updated since 01/01/2026 (287 days ago). Prices may not reflect current charges. Contact the hospital directly for current pricing.

Scope note: These are hospital lab fees only. Independent labs (Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, etc.) typically charge significantly less for routine blood work but are not covered by the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule, so they are not included in this data.

Incomplete rows: Some hospitals publish $0 / blank amounts for this procedure in their transparency file. Those cells show as N/A and are excluded from the cash range above.

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) (HCPCS 80053)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford	$597.25	$179.18	$9.50	$310.57	Schedule →
Ascension Saint Thomas West	$597.25	$179.18	$9.50	$310.57	Schedule →
HighPoint Health Sumner	$725.33	$169	$10.56	$28.18	Schedule →
Maury Regional	$282	$115.62	$5.76	$282	Schedule →
Nashville General	$226	$135.60	$10.03	$16.90	Schedule →
TriStar Centennial *	$4,815	$4,815 *	$4.75	$4,815	Schedule →
TriStar Hendersonville *	$1,495	$1,495 *	$4.75	$2,553.92	Schedule →
TriStar Horizon *	$1,004	$1,004 *	$4.75	$923.68	Schedule →
TriStar NorthCrest *	$187	$187 *	$4.75	$153.34	Schedule →
TriStar Skyline *	$2,146	$2,146 *	$4.75	$2,103.08	Schedule →
TriStar Southern Hills *	$1,450	$1,450 *	$4.75	$1,276	Schedule →
TriStar StoneCrest *	$1,438	$1,438 *	$4.75	$1,322.96	Schedule →
TriStar Summit *	$4,548	$4,548 *	$4.75	$4,002.24	Schedule →
Vanderbilt Wilson County	$226	$65.54	$10.56	$23.76	Schedule →

* Hospitals marked with * publish cash prices equal to their gross charges, meaning no separate self-pay discount appears in their transparency file. The insured rates shown are negotiated rates between the hospital and specific insurance plans. Uninsured patients may be able to negotiate lower rates by contacting the hospital directly.

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential (HCPCS 85025)

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Hospital	Gross Charge	Cash Price	Low Insured	High Insured
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford	$223.40	$67.02	$6.99	$129.56	Schedule →
Ascension Saint Thomas West	$249.15	$74.75	$6.99	$129.56	Schedule →
HighPoint Health Sumner	$458.32	$106.79	$7.77	$25.42	Schedule →
Maury Regional	$111	$45.51	$4.24	$111	Schedule →
Nashville General	$112	$67.20	$7.38	$12.43	Schedule →
TriStar Centennial *	N/A	N/A *	$3.50	$43.75	Schedule →
TriStar Hendersonville *	N/A	N/A *	$3.50	$43.75	Schedule →
TriStar Horizon *	N/A	N/A *	$3.50	$43.75	Schedule →
TriStar NorthCrest *	N/A	N/A *	$3.50	$23.31	Schedule →
TriStar Skyline *	N/A	N/A *	$3.50	$43.75	Schedule →
TriStar Southern Hills *	N/A	N/A *	$3.50	$43.75	Schedule →
TriStar StoneCrest *	N/A	N/A *	$3.50	$43.75	Schedule →
TriStar Summit *	$4,548	$4,548 *	$3.50	$4,002.24	Schedule →
Vanderbilt Wilson County	$154	$44.66	$7.77	$23.35	Schedule →

What These Prices Mean

Understanding the price columns The gross charge is the hospital's list price, also called the chargemaster rate. The cash price is the amount for patients paying without insurance. The insured range shows the lowest and highest negotiated rates with insurers. At Vanderbilt Wilson County, the CBC gross charge is $154 and the cash price is $44.66, or 29% of gross. At Nashville General, the CBC gross is $112 and the cash price is $67.2, or 60% of gross. Nashville General's smaller discount still leaves a higher cash price, because it is applied to a different starting figure. Patients on high-deductible plans who have not met their deductible owe the negotiated rate, not the gross charge. Differences between the two billing codes Code 85025 covers cell counts plus a differential of white blood cell types. Code 80053 covers a panel of chemistry measurements. At Vanderbilt Wilson County, the CMP cash price of $65.54 is $20.88 above the CBC cash price of $44.66. At Maury Regional, the CMP is $115.62 against $45.51 for the CBC, a $70.11 difference. At TriStar Summit, both codes are listed at $4,548.

Why Lab Work Prices Vary

Hospital pricing structures Gross charges for the CMP range from $187 at TriStar NorthCrest to $4,815 at TriStar Centennial. Cash prices for both codes with complete data range from $44.66 to $4,815. The gap in cash prices is narrower than in gross charges at some hospitals, because several discount their list prices. Vanderbilt Wilson County, Ascension Saint Thomas, Maury Regional, Nashville General, and HighPoint Health Sumner set cash prices at 23% to 60% of gross. The TriStar hospitals with listed CMP data set cash prices equal to gross, a 100% ratio, so no cash discount appears in the files. Facility type and alternatives The dataset includes community hospitals, a public safety-net hospital, and larger medical centers. Prices differ across all of these types, and facility type alone does not explain the spread. Outpatient or freestanding laboratories, which are not in this dataset, may charge differently for the same tests. Several TriStar hospitals show $0 for the CBC, which indicates incomplete data rather than a real price.

Paying cash? Health insurance could lower your Lab Work cost.

Published cash prices on this page range from $44.66 to $4,815 (including hospitals that publish cash equal to gross charge, marked with * in the table). The lowest insured rate in the price table is $3.50 (TriStar Centennial Medical Center). Insured rates depend on the plan, and the lowest are often Medicaid, CHIP or Medicare Advantage plans, so they may not reflect what a commercial or marketplace plan pays. If you are uninsured, a marketplace health plan could reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

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Compare Insurer Rates for Lab Work in Nashville

How much does each insurance company pay for lab work at Nashville hospitals?

Insurer	Lowest Rate	At Hospital	Highest Rate	Hospitals
Humana	$10.01	Maury Regional Medical Center	$11.09	14
Aetna	$10.10	Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$11.83	15
Ambetter	$10.10	Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown	$27.35	15
MultiPlan/PHCS	$10.10	Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$4,237.20	9
WellCare	$10.26	TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center	$11.62	11
Cigna	$10.45	Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$21.02	16
NHC Advantage	$10.56	Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown	$914.85	12
UnitedHealthcare	$10.56	Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown	$13.29	16

Rates shown are the lowest and highest negotiated rates each insurer has published across Nashville hospitals for this procedure. Your actual cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance.

What Insurers Actually Pay

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Published negotiated rates for Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential (HCPCS 85025) at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, outpatient facility fee:

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential (85025), Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Payer Rates

Insurance Payer	Plan Type	Negotiated Rate
COMMUNITY PLAN	1743_MTTN MEDICAID REPLACEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY PLAN OUTPATIENT 20210101	$6.99
COMMUNITY PLAN	1744_STTN MEDICAID REPLACEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY PLAN OUTPATIENT 20210101	$6.99
UHC	3171_MTTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3172_RPTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3173_RHTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3174_SDTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3175_THTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3176_UHC (STTN) 20250715	$6.99
COMMUNITY PLAN	1743_MTTN MEDICAID REPLACEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY PLAN OUTPATIENT 20210101	$6.99
COMMUNITY PLAN	1744_STTN MEDICAID REPLACEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY PLAN OUTPATIENT 20210101	$6.99
UHC	3171_MTTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3172_RPTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3173_RHTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3174_SDTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3175_THTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3176_UHC (STTN) 20250715	$6.99
COMMUNITY PLAN	1743_MTTN MEDICAID REPLACEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY PLAN OUTPATIENT 20210101	$6.99
COMMUNITY PLAN	1744_STTN MEDICAID REPLACEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY PLAN OUTPATIENT 20210101	$6.99
UHC	3171_MTTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3172_RPTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3173_RHTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3174_SDTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3175_THTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3176_UHC (STTN) 20250715	$6.99
POINT COMFORT UNDERWRITERS	2946_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE POINT COMFORT UNDERWRITERS OUTPATIENT 20250101	$6.99
POINT COMFORT UNDERWRITERS	3224_MTTN RHTN RPTN SDTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE POINT COMFORT UNDERWRITERS INPATIENT 20251001	$6.99
COMMUNITY PLAN	1743_MTTN MEDICAID REPLACEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY PLAN OUTPATIENT 20210101	$6.99
COMMUNITY PLAN	1744_STTN MEDICAID REPLACEMENT UNITED HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY PLAN OUTPATIENT 20210101	$6.99
UHC	3171_MTTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3172_RPTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3173_RHTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3174_SDTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3175_THTN UHC 20250715	$6.99
UHC	3176_UHC (STTN) 20250715	$6.99
AMERICHOICE MEDICARE	3207_MTTN, STTN AMERICHOICE MEDICARE INPATIENT 20251001	$7.30
AMERICHOICE MEDICARE	2952_MTTN, STTN AMERICHOICE MEDICARE OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.69
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3165_MTTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3166_UHC STTN EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3167_RPTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3168_RHTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3169_SDTN UHC COMPASS 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3170_THTN UHC COMPASS 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3165_MTTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3166_UHC STTN EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3167_RPTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3168_RHTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3169_SDTN UHC COMPASS 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3170_THTN UHC COMPASS 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3165_MTTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3166_UHC STTN EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3167_RPTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3168_RHTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3169_SDTN UHC COMPASS 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3170_THTN UHC COMPASS 20250715	$7.77
ASCENSION COMPLETE	2940_ASCENSION COMPLETE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
ASCENSION COMPLETE	3229_ASCENSION COMPLETE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
CENTURION OF TN	2942_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CENTURION OF TN OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
CENTURION OF TN	3228_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CENTURION OF TN INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
CLOVER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	2943_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CLOVER OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
CLOVER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE	3227_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CLOVER INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
COVID UNINSURED TEST FUND	3202_COVID UNINSURED TEST FUND INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
HEALTHSPRING MCR REPLACEMENT	2944_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE HEALTHSPRING OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
HEALTHSPRING MCR REPLACEMENT	3219_MTTN STTN RPTN SDTN RHTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE HEALTHSPRING INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
HUMANA MCR REPLACEMENT	2945_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE HUMANA OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
HUMANA MCR REPLACEMENT	3222_MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE HUMANA INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
MEDICARE OTHER	2947_MEDICARE OTHER OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
MEDICARE OTHER	3204_MTTN STTN MEDICARE OTHER INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
NHC ADVANTAGE	2948_MTTN RHTN RPTN SDTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE NHC ADVANTAGE OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
NHC ADVANTAGE	3225_MTTN RHTN RPTN SDTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE NHC ADVANTAGE INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
OPTUM VA	2935_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE OPTUM VA OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
OPTUM VA	3205_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE OPTUM VA INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
TRIWEST VA PCCC	1713_TRIWEST OP (WEST, RUTHERFORD) 20210101	$7.77
TRIWEST VA PCCC	3235_MTTN STTN TRIWEST INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
UHC MCR REPLACEMENT	2951_MTTN STTN RPTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE UHC OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.77
UHC MCR REPLACEMENT	3226_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE UHC INPATIENT 20251001	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3165_MTTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3166_UHC STTN EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3167_RPTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3168_RHTN UHC EXCHANGE 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3169_SDTN UHC COMPASS 20250715	$7.77
UHC COMPASS/EXCHANGE	3170_THTN UHC COMPASS 20250715	$7.77
AETNA MEDADVANTAGE	2956_RHTN RPTN SDTN THTN MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AETNA OUTPATIENT 20250101	$7.93
AETNA MEDADVANTAGE	3214_RPTN RHTN SDTN THTN MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AETNA INPATIENT 20251001	$7.93
AMERIGROUP MCR REPLACEMENT	2959_STTN MTTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AMERIGROUP OUTPATIENT 20250101	$8
AMERIGROUP MCR REPLACEMENT	3210_STTN MTTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AMERIGROUP INPATIENT 20251001	$8
BCBS BLUECARE PLUS	2949_MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BLUECARE PLUS OUTPATIENT 20250101	$8.08
BCBS BLUECARE PLUS	3223_MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BLUECARE PLUS INPATIENT 20251001	$8.08
BCBS MCR REPLACEMENT	2941_MEDICARE ADVANTAGE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD BLUE ADVANTAGE OUTPATIENT 20250101	$8.16
BCBS MCR REPLACEMENT	3238_THTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD INPATIENT 20251001	$8.16
WINDSOR MEDICARE	2950_MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE WELLCARE (WINDSOR) MEDICARE OUTPATIENT 20250101	$8.16
WINDSOR MEDICARE	3220_MTTN STTN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE WELLCARE (WINDSOR) MEDICARE INPATIENT 20251001	$8.16
AMBETTER OF TN	2933_AMBETTER OF TN OUTPATIENT 20250101	$10.10
AMBETTER OF TN	3236_AMBETTER OF TN INPATIENT 20251001	$10.10
CIGNA CONNECT	2769_STTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2772_MTTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2779_RPTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2780_RHTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2784_SDTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2769_STTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2772_MTTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2779_RPTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2780_RHTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2784_SDTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2769_STTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2772_MTTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2779_RPTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2780_RHTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2784_SDTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
OSCAR HEALTH	502_OSCAR HEALTH (RUTHERFORD) OP 20180101	$10.88
SMART HEALTH	2936_MTTN, RPTN, RHTN, SDTN, THTN ASCENSION SMART HEALTH OUTPATIENT 20250101	$10.88
SMART HEALTH	3237_MTTN, RPTN, RHTN, SDTN, THTN ASCENSION SMART HEALTH INPATIENT 20251001	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2769_STTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2772_MTTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2779_RPTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2780_RHTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
CIGNA CONNECT	2784_SDTN CIGNA CONNECT 20240701	$10.88
AETNA	3159_STTN AETNA 20250701	$11.02
AETNA (RUTHERFORD ONLY)	3160_MTTN AETNA 20250701	$11.02
AETNA VHAN	3022_MTTN AETNA VHAN 20241015	$11.02
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH	3023_MTTN AETNA WHOLE HEALTH 20241015	$11.02
AETNA	3159_STTN AETNA 20250701	$11.02
AETNA (RUTHERFORD ONLY)	3160_MTTN AETNA 20250701	$11.02
AETNA VHAN	3022_MTTN AETNA VHAN 20241015	$11.02
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH	3023_MTTN AETNA WHOLE HEALTH 20241015	$11.02
AETNA	3159_STTN AETNA 20250701	$11.02
AETNA (RUTHERFORD ONLY)	3160_MTTN AETNA 20250701	$11.02
AETNA VHAN	3022_MTTN AETNA VHAN 20241015	$11.02
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH	3023_MTTN AETNA WHOLE HEALTH 20241015	$11.02
AETNA	3159_STTN AETNA 20250701	$11.02
AETNA (RUTHERFORD ONLY)	3160_MTTN AETNA 20250701	$11.02
AETNA VHAN	3022_MTTN AETNA VHAN 20241015	$11.02
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH	3023_MTTN AETNA WHOLE HEALTH 20241015	$11.02
CIGNA CONNECT	3148_HKTN CIGNA CONNECT 20250101	$11.97
CIGNA CONNECT	3148_HKTN CIGNA CONNECT 20250101	$11.97
CIGNA CONNECT	3148_HKTN CIGNA CONNECT 20250101	$11.97
CIGNA CONNECT	3148_HKTN CIGNA CONNECT 20250101	$11.97
BCBS TENNCARE SELECT	2414_BCBS BLUE CARE TENNCARE (RUTHERFORD) 20221001	$15.14
BCBS TENNCARE SELECT	2414_BCBS BLUE CARE TENNCARE (RUTHERFORD) 20221001	$15.14
BCBS TENNCARE SELECT	2414_BCBS BLUE CARE TENNCARE (RUTHERFORD) 20221001	$15.14
BCBS TENNCARE SELECT	2414_BCBS BLUE CARE TENNCARE (RUTHERFORD) 20221001	$15.14
BCBS ACA EXCHANGE	3147_STTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E 20241231	$15.92
BCBS ACA EXCHANGE	3147_STTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E 20241231	$15.92
BCBS ACA EXCHANGE	3147_STTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E 20241231	$15.92
BCBS ACA EXCHANGE	3147_STTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E 20241231	$15.92
HUMANA +51 CPOS	2835_MTTN HUMANA +51 CPOS 20241001	$16.01
HUMANA +51 CPOS	2835_MTTN HUMANA +51 CPOS 20241001	$16.01
HUMANA +51 CPOS	2835_MTTN HUMANA +51 CPOS 20241001	$16.01
HUMANA +51 CPOS	2835_MTTN HUMANA +51 CPOS 20241001	$16.01
BCBS ACA EXCHANGE	3146_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E 20241231	$18.57
BCBS ACA EXCHANGE	3146_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E 20241231	$18.57
BCBS ACA EXCHANGE	3146_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E 20241231	$18.57
BCBS ACA EXCHANGE	3146_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E 20241231	$18.57
BCBS NETWORK E	3149_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E REGIONAL 20250401	$18.99
BCBS NETWORK E	3149_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E REGIONAL 20250401	$18.99
BCBS NETWORK E	3149_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E REGIONAL 20250401	$18.99
BCBS NETWORK E	3149_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK E REGIONAL 20250401	$18.99
BCBS NETWORK L	3151_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK L 20250401	$20.16
BCBS SELECT	3178_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SELECT 20250701	$20.16
BCBS NETWORK L	3151_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK L 20250401	$20.16
BCBS SELECT	3178_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SELECT 20250701	$20.16
BCBS NETWORK L	3151_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK L 20250401	$20.16
BCBS SELECT	3178_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SELECT 20250701	$20.16
BCBS NETWORK L	3151_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK L 20250401	$20.16
BCBS SELECT	3178_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SELECT 20250701	$20.16
CIGNA PPO	3199_CIGNA PPO (DEKALB) 20250601	$20.51
CIGNA PPO	3199_CIGNA PPO (DEKALB) 20250601	$20.51
CIGNA PPO	3199_CIGNA PPO (DEKALB) 20250601	$20.51
CIGNA PPO	3199_CIGNA PPO (DEKALB) 20250601	$20.51
BCBS NETWORK L	3150_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK L REGIONAL 20250401	$20.69
BCBS SELECT	3182_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SELECT REGIONAL 20250701	$20.69
BCBS NETWORK L	3150_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK L REGIONAL 20250401	$20.69
BCBS SELECT	3182_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SELECT REGIONAL 20250701	$20.69
BCBS NETWORK L	3150_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK L REGIONAL 20250401	$20.69
BCBS SELECT	3182_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SELECT REGIONAL 20250701	$20.69
BCBS NETWORK L	3150_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NETWORK L REGIONAL 20250401	$20.69
BCBS SELECT	3182_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SELECT REGIONAL 20250701	$20.69
BCBS PREFERRED	3177_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PREFERRED 20250701	$21.75
BCBS PREFERRED	3177_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PREFERRED 20250701	$21.75
BCBS PREFERRED	3177_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PREFERRED 20250701	$21.75
BCBS PREFERRED	3177_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PREFERRED 20250701	$21.75
BCBS PREFERRED	3181_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PREFERRED REGIONAL 20250701	$22.39
BCBS PREFERRED	3181_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PREFERRED REGIONAL 20250701	$22.39
BCBS PREFERRED	3181_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PREFERRED REGIONAL 20250701	$22.39
BCBS PREFERRED	3181_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PREFERRED REGIONAL 20250701	$22.39
BCBS MISSIONPOINT	2416_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MISSION POINT 20221001	$22.60
BCBS MISSIONPOINT	2422_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MISSIONPOINT REGIONAL 20221001	$22.60
BCBS MISSIONPOINT	2416_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MISSION POINT 20221001	$22.60
BCBS MISSIONPOINT	2422_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MISSIONPOINT REGIONAL 20221001	$22.60
BCBS MISSIONPOINT	2416_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MISSION POINT 20221001	$22.60
BCBS MISSIONPOINT	2422_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MISSIONPOINT REGIONAL 20221001	$22.60
BCBS MISSIONPOINT	2416_MTTN BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MISSION POINT 20221001	$22.60
BCBS MISSIONPOINT	2422_BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MISSIONPOINT REGIONAL 20221001	$22.60
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3192_RHTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$23.47
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3193_CIGNA LOCALPLUS (DEKALB) 20250601	$23.47
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3192_RHTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$23.47
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3193_CIGNA LOCALPLUS (DEKALB) 20250601	$23.47
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3192_RHTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$23.47
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3193_CIGNA LOCALPLUS (DEKALB) 20250601	$23.47
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3192_RHTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$23.47
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3193_CIGNA LOCALPLUS (DEKALB) 20250601	$23.47
CIGNA SUREFIT	2834_MTTN CIGNA SUREFIT 20241001	$23.66
CIGNA SUREFIT	2834_MTTN CIGNA SUREFIT 20241001	$23.66
CIGNA SUREFIT	2834_MTTN CIGNA SUREFIT 20241001	$23.66
CIGNA SUREFIT	2834_MTTN CIGNA SUREFIT 20241001	$23.66
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3187_STTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$27.76
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3187_STTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$27.76
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3187_STTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$27.76
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3187_STTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$27.76
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3186_MTTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$28.46
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3186_MTTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$28.46
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3186_MTTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$28.46
CIGNA LOCALPLUS	3186_MTTN CIGNA LOCALPLUS 20250601	$28.46
CIGNA HMO	3196_CIGNA HMO (DEKALB) 20250601	$30.48
CIGNA HMO	3196_CIGNA HMO (DEKALB) 20250601	$30.48
CIGNA HMO	3196_CIGNA HMO (DEKALB) 20250601	$30.48
CIGNA HMO	3188_MTTN CIGNA HMO 20250601	$30.48
CIGNA HMO	3188_MTTN CIGNA HMO 20250601	$30.48
CIGNA HMO	3188_MTTN CIGNA HMO 20250601	$30.48
CIGNA HMO	3196_CIGNA HMO (DEKALB) 20250601	$30.48
CIGNA HMO	3188_MTTN CIGNA HMO 20250601	$30.48
AETNA	3161_RPTN AETNA 20250701	$129.56

Key finding: For the CMP, payer rates run from $10.01 (Humana Military Tricare, Maury Regional) to $4,815 (OptumHealth MCR, TriStar Centennial), a 481x difference for the same test.

What to Do With These Lab Work Prices

Name the codes and ask for a price on each. This page lists two codes: 80053 (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) and 85025 (CBC with Differential). Ask the ordering office which exact codes are on your order, then ask the hospital lab for its cash price and an itemized estimate for each one. Ask whether a separate specimen collection (venipuncture) charge applies to the blood draw.

Set the quote beside the insured rates. At Metro Nashville General Hospital, the 80053 cash price is $135.60 while insured rates run up to $16.90. On this page, cash is above every insured rate at the same hospital in 12 of 28 rows, so a cash quote is not automatically the lower number. If you carry insurance, ask what the plan would pay for the same code before choosing cash.

Read the bill for volume and extras.

Count the test codes billed against what was ordered, and look for the same panel listed twice.
Check for a collection fee on top of the test charges.
Expect the hospital facility charge to be one bill and any physician or pathologist reading to come separately, so ask who each bill is from.

Gaps to keep in mind. Seven of 28 rows have a gross charge published as $0 or blank, and the TriStar hospitals show the 85025 CBC that way. Treat those as missing data, not a free test. Independent labs are not in this dataset, and they can price the same code very differently from a hospital outpatient lab. Eight of 14 hospitals publish cash equal to gross, such as $4,815 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center for 80053, so ask directly whether a lower rate exists.

Financial assistance and discounts. Nonprofit hospitals are required to publish a financial assistance policy, and the billing office can send it with an application. Some hospitals also offer prompt-pay or self-pay discounts; these vary by hospital and are not included in this data. If you are uninsured or not using insurance for scheduled care, you can ask the provider for a good faith estimate before the appointment.

General information about using published prices, not medical, legal or financial advice. Confirm your own cost with the hospital and your insurer. Our methodology · Medical Disclaimer

What Patients Ask About Lab Work Costs

How much does a lab work cost without insurance in Nashville?

Cash prices for the CBC (85025) are $44.66 at Vanderbilt Wilson County, $45.51 at Maury Regional, $67.02 at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, $67.2 at Nashville General, $74.75 at Ascension Saint Thomas West, $106.79 at HighPoint Health Sumner, and $4,548 at TriStar Summit. Seven other TriStar hospitals list $0, which appears to be incomplete data. CMP (80053) cash prices range from $65.54 at Vanderbilt Wilson County to $4,815 at TriStar Centennial. Overall, cash prices span $44.66 to $4,815. These are facility fees; physician or professional fees are billed separately.

Why is the gross charge so much higher than the cash price?

The gross charge, or chargemaster price, is a hospital's undiscounted list price. Almost no one pays it. Cash prices are typically a fraction of it. At Vanderbilt Wilson County, the CBC cash price of $44.66 is 29% of the $154 gross. At Nashville General, the CBC cash price of $67.2 is 60% of the $112 gross. Nashville General offers a smaller percentage discount, yet its cash price is higher, because the two hospitals start from different gross figures. Several TriStar hospitals list cash prices equal to gross for the CMP, a 100% ratio.

Does insurance cover a lab work?

Coverage depends on the plan and on medical necessity. Insured rates vary widely: CMP rates run from $10.01 to $4,815, and CBC rates from $10.1 to $4,002.24. Prior authorization requirements for non-emergency services vary by insurer and plan. If you have a high-deductible plan and have not met your deductible, you owe the negotiated rate for the test, not the gross charge. Once the deductible is met, cost sharing depends on your plan's coinsurance or copayment terms.

Are there additional fees beyond the lab work facility charge?

Yes. The prices listed are facility fees, which cover the hospital's laboratory equipment, supplies, and staff. The ordering physician typically reviews results as part of a separate office visit, not as a standalone fee. Any professional services are billed separately from the facility charge. Tests performed in the emergency department incur separate ER facility fees. These additional fees are not included in the hospital price transparency data shown here, so no dollar amounts are given for them.

What is the cash price for a comprehensive metabolic panel at Metro Nashville General Hospital?

Metro Nashville General Hospital publishes a cash price of $135.60 for the comprehensive metabolic panel (80053), which is 60% of its $226 gross charge. Its insured rates for the same code run from $10.03 to $16.90. These are facility charges only and do not include any separate professional fees.

What is the lowest lab work cash price published in Nashville, TN?

The lowest published cash price on this page is $44.66 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital for the complete blood count with differential (85025). That is 29% of its $154 gross charge. This is a facility charge only. Prices at other Nashville-area hospitals differ, and some hospitals did not publish a cash price for this code.

Why do TriStar hospitals near Nashville show cash prices equal to gross charges for lab work?

Eight of the 14 hospitals on this page, all in the HCA TriStar system, publish a cash price equal to the gross charge, meaning no self-pay discount appears in the data. TriStar Centennial Medical Center lists $4,815 for 80053. For 85025, seven TriStar hospitals show gross and cash as missing, which does not mean free.

What do Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford and Ascension Saint Thomas West charge for a CBC with differential?

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford lists a gross charge of $223.40 and a cash price of $67.02 for the CBC with differential (85025). Ascension Saint Thomas West lists $249.15 gross and a $74.75 cash price. Both cash prices are 30% of gross and are facility charges only, not including separate professional fees.

How much do UnitedHealthcare and Aetna rates differ for a CBC at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford?

At Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, the 85025 payer table lists 221 published rates. UnitedHealthcare entries show $6.99, while an Aetna entry shows $129.56, the highest in that table at about 19x the lowest. A Cigna HMO entry shows $30.48. These are facility charges only, and actual billing can vary.

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