C-Section Cost in Tennessee (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
A hospital C-section (cesarean delivery) costs $7,465 on average without insurance in Tennessee, based on CMS inpatient MS-DRG 788 data from 52 hospitals. Published cash prices range from $10,056 to $38,931 for the full hospital stay — not a single line-item charge. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not national estimates.
52 hospitals in Tennessee report pricing for c-section. The average cash price is $7,465.
52
in Tennessee
$21,490
gross charge
$7,465
65% below list price
$10,056 – $38,931
3.9x spread
Hospital Prices in Tennessee
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | JACKSON | N/A | $1,892 | $2,950 – $16,792 | 0.1/10 | |
| METHODIST HOSPITALS OF MEMPHIS Voluntary non-profit - Church | MEMPHIS | $38,931 | $6,493-83% | $2,181 – $28,305 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MANCHESTER | $10,056 | $8,044-20% | $1,650 – $9,280 | 0.1/10 | |
| WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | PARIS | $16,092 | $8,094-50% | $4,031 – $12,873 | 0.1/10 | |
| COOKEVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | COOKEVILLE | $20,884 | $12,802-39% | $6,005 – $23,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | HENDERSONVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,158 – $39,645 | 0.1/10 | |
| FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | LENOIR CITY | N/A | N/A | $1,182 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL Proprietary | MEMPHIS | N/A | N/A | $4,144 – $18,084 | 0.1/10 | |
| LECONTE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SEVIERVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,182 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAFOLLETTE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LA FOLLETTE | N/A | N/A | $1,021 – $18,806 | 0.1/10 | |
| MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION Government - Local | MORRISTOWN | N/A | N/A | $1,182 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| ROANE MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | HARRIMAN | N/A | N/A | $1,182 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE Voluntary non-profit - Private | OAK RIDGE | N/A | N/A | $1,182 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC Voluntary non-profit - Church | CHATTANOOGA | N/A | N/A | $2,090 – $41,793 | 0.1/10 | |
| LIVINGSTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | LIVINGSTON | N/A | N/A | $1,445 – $10,141 | 0.1/10 | |
| HARDIN MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | SAVANNAH | N/A | N/A | $1,326 – $9,062 | 0.1/10 | |
| FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | KNOXVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,182 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| ERLANGER BLEDSOE HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | PIKEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,230 – $10,733 | 0.1/10 | |
| ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | CHATTANOOGA | N/A | N/A | $1,230 – $18,409 | 0.1/10 | |
| DEKALB COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | SMITHVILLE | N/A | N/A | $525 – $17,403 | 0.1/10 | |
| CLAIBORNE MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | TAZEWELL | N/A | N/A | $1,182 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY Voluntary non-profit - Private | UNION CITY | N/A | N/A | $2,702 – $16,029 | 0.1/10 | |
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-COLLIERVILLE Standalone (Needs Review) | COLLIERVILLE | N/A | N/A | $3,100 – $13,367 | 0.1/10 | |
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CARROLL COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Private | HUNTINGDON | N/A | N/A | $2,702 – $16,029 | 0.1/10 | |
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TIPTON Voluntary non-profit - Church | COVINGTON | N/A | N/A | $2,702 – $18,252 | 0.1/10 | |
| BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEMPHIS | N/A | N/A | $3,100 – $16,029 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NASHVILLE | N/A | N/A | $525 – $19,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| AFFILIATE OF VITRUVIAN HEALTH Proprietary | CLEVELAND | N/A | N/A | $1,521 – $19,779 | 0.1/10 | |
| TENNOVA HEALTHCARE - NEWPORT MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | NEWPORT | N/A | N/A | $1,021 – $19,081 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | HERMITAGE | N/A | N/A | $2,158 – $39,645 | 0.1/10 | |
| PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | POWELL | N/A | N/A | $1,021 – $15,604 | 0.1/10 | |
| PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | KNOXVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,182 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | JEFFERSON CITY | N/A | N/A | $1,021 – $17,362 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | DICKSON | N/A | N/A | $2,158 – $39,645 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | NASHVILLE | N/A | N/A | $450 – $999,999,999 | 0.1/10 | |
| TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-CLARKSVILLE Proprietary | CLARKSVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,021 – $19,779 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | SPRINGFIELD | N/A | N/A | $450 – $20,435 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR ASHLAND CITY MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | ASHLAND CITY | N/A | N/A | $966 – $39,609 | 0.1/10 | |
| STONES RIVER HOSPITAL Proprietary | WOODBURY | N/A | N/A | $525 – $17,403 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEMPHIS | N/A | N/A | $5,082 – $14,475 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | MURFREESBORO | N/A | N/A | $525 – $19,654 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT THOMAS RIVER PARK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MCMINNVILLE | N/A | N/A | $525 – $17,403 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY Voluntary non-profit - Other | NASHVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,977 – $19,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT THOMAS HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL Proprietary | SPARTA | N/A | N/A | $525 – $17,403 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT THOMAS HICKMAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CENTERVILLE | N/A | N/A | $525 – $17,403 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | NASHVILLE | N/A | N/A | $450 – $52,206 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | NASHVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,158 – $39,645 | 0.1/10 | |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | NASHVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,791 – $27,055 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | SMYRNA | N/A | N/A | $2,158 – $39,645 | 0.1/10 | |
| PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | CHATTANOOGA | N/A | N/A | $450 – $34,040 | 0.1/10 | |
| BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Local | MARYVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,466 – $8,072 | 0.1/10 | |
| PINEWOOD SPRINGS Proprietary | COLUMBIA | N/A | N/A | $966 – $34,474 | 0.1/10 |
JACKSON, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$1,892
Negotiated Range
$2,950 – $16,792
MEMPHIS, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$38,931
Cash Price
$6,493-83%
Negotiated Range
$2,181 – $28,305
MANCHESTER, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$10,056
Cash Price
$8,044-20%
Negotiated Range
$1,650 – $9,280
PARIS, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$16,092
Cash Price
$8,094-50%
Negotiated Range
$4,031 – $12,873
COOKEVILLE, TN · Government - Local
List Price
$20,884
Cash Price
$12,802-39%
Negotiated Range
$6,005 – $23,000
HENDERSONVILLE, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,158 – $39,645
LENOIR CITY, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,182 – $999,999,999
MEMPHIS, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,144 – $18,084
SEVIERVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,182 – $999,999,999
LA FOLLETTE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,021 – $18,806
MORRISTOWN, TN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,182 – $999,999,999
HARRIMAN, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,182 – $999,999,999
OAK RIDGE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,182 – $999,999,999
CHATTANOOGA, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,090 – $41,793
LIVINGSTON, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,445 – $10,141
SAVANNAH, TN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,326 – $9,062
KNOXVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,182 – $999,999,999
PIKEVILLE, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,230 – $10,733
CHATTANOOGA, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,230 – $18,409
SMITHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$525 – $17,403
TAZEWELL, TN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,182 – $999,999,999
UNION CITY, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,702 – $16,029
COLLIERVILLE, TN · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,100 – $13,367
HUNTINGDON, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,702 – $16,029
COVINGTON, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,702 – $18,252
MEMPHIS, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,100 – $16,029
NASHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$525 – $19,091
CLEVELAND, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,521 – $19,779
NEWPORT, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,021 – $19,081
HERMITAGE, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,158 – $39,645
POWELL, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,021 – $15,604
KNOXVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,182 – $999,999,999
JEFFERSON CITY, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,021 – $17,362
DICKSON, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,158 – $39,645
NASHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$450 – $999,999,999
CLARKSVILLE, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,021 – $19,779
SPRINGFIELD, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$450 – $20,435
ASHLAND CITY, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$966 – $39,609
WOODBURY, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$525 – $17,403
MEMPHIS, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,082 – $14,475
MURFREESBORO, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$525 – $19,654
MCMINNVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$525 – $17,403
NASHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,977 – $19,091
SPARTA, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$525 – $17,403
CENTERVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$525 – $17,403
NASHVILLE, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$450 – $52,206
NASHVILLE, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,158 – $39,645
NASHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,791 – $27,055
SMYRNA, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,158 – $39,645
CHATTANOOGA, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$450 – $34,040
MARYVILLE, TN · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,466 – $8,072
COLUMBIA, TN · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$966 – $34,474
C-Section Cost by City in Tennessee
C-Section Cost in Other States
What Affects C-Section Cost in Tennessee
Hospital charges for c-section in Tennessee vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For c-section in Tennessee, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 52 hospitals in Tennessee, c-section prices range from $10,056 to $38,931 — a 3.9x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Tennessee
The setting where c-section is performed in Tennessee significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Tennessee
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access c-section at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Tennessee offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Tennessee, the average cash price for c-section is $7,465, which is 65% lower than the average list price of $21,490. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.