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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.

Hospitals

52

in Tennessee

Average List Price

$21,490

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$7,465

65% below list price

Price Range

$10,056 – $38,931

3.9x spread

Hospital Prices in Tennessee

Sorted by lowest cash price
JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL

JACKSON, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

$1,892

Negotiated Range

$2,950$16,792

METHODIST HOSPITALS OF MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$38,931

Cash Price

$6,493-83%

Negotiated Range

$2,181$28,305

UNITY MEDICAL CENTER

MANCHESTER, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$10,056

Cash Price

$8,044-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,650$9,280

WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL

PARIS, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$16,092

Cash Price

$8,094-50%

Negotiated Range

$4,031$12,873

COOKEVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

COOKEVILLE, TN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$20,884

Cash Price

$12,802-39%

Negotiated Range

$6,005$23,000

TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER

HENDERSONVILLE, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,158$39,645

FORT LOUDOUN MEDICAL CENTER

LENOIR CITY, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,182$999,999,999

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL

MEMPHIS, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$4,144$18,084

LECONTE MEDICAL CENTER

SEVIERVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,182$999,999,999

LAFOLLETTE MEDICAL CENTER

LA FOLLETTE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,021$18,806

MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

MORRISTOWN, TN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,182$999,999,999

ROANE MEDICAL CENTER

HARRIMAN, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,182$999,999,999

METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE

OAK RIDGE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,182$999,999,999

MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC

CHATTANOOGA, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,090$41,793

LIVINGSTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL

LIVINGSTON, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,445$10,141

HARDIN MEDICAL CENTER

SAVANNAH, TN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,326$9,062

FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

KNOXVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,182$999,999,999

ERLANGER BLEDSOE HOSPITAL

PIKEVILLE, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,230$10,733

ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER

CHATTANOOGA, TN · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,230$18,409

DEKALB COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

SMITHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$17,403

CLAIBORNE MEDICAL CENTER

TAZEWELL, TN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,182$999,999,999

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY

UNION CITY, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,702$16,029

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-COLLIERVILLE

COLLIERVILLE, TN · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,100$13,367

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - CARROLL COUNTY

HUNTINGDON, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,702$16,029

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TIPTON

COVINGTON, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,702$18,252

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MEMPHIS, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,100$16,029

ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL

NASHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$19,091

AFFILIATE OF VITRUVIAN HEALTH

CLEVELAND, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,521$19,779

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,021$19,081

TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER

HERMITAGE, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,158$39,645

PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

POWELL, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,021$15,604

PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER

KNOXVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,182$999,999,999

TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

JEFFERSON CITY, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,021$17,362

TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER

DICKSON, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,158$39,645

TRISTAR SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER

NASHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$999,999,999

TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-CLARKSVILLE

CLARKSVILLE, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,021$19,779

TRISTAR NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER

SPRINGFIELD, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$20,435

TRISTAR ASHLAND CITY MEDICAL CENTER

ASHLAND CITY, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$966$39,609

STONES RIVER HOSPITAL

WOODBURY, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$17,403

ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL

MEMPHIS, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,082$14,475

SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL

MURFREESBORO, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$19,654

SAINT THOMAS RIVER PARK HOSPITAL

MCMINNVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$17,403

SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY

NASHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,977$19,091

SAINT THOMAS HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL

SPARTA, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$17,403

SAINT THOMAS HICKMAN HOSPITAL

CENTERVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$525$17,403

TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER

NASHVILLE, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$52,206

TRISTAR SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER

NASHVILLE, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,158$39,645

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

NASHVILLE, TN · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,791$27,055

TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER

SMYRNA, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,158$39,645

PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER

CHATTANOOGA, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$450$34,040

BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MARYVILLE, TN · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,466$8,072

PINEWOOD SPRINGS

COLUMBIA, TN · Proprietary

0.1/10

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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Frequently Asked Questions About C-Section Cost in Tennessee

How much does C-Section cost in Tennessee?
The average cash price for c-section in Tennessee is $7,465. Prices range from $10,056 to $38,931 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Why do C-Section prices vary so much in Tennessee?
Hospital prices for c-section in Tennessee differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.
Can I get a cheaper C-Section by paying cash?
Yes. In Tennessee, the average cash price for c-section is $7,465, which is 65% below the average list price of $21,490. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.
What is the cheapest hospital for C-Section in Tennessee?
The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Tennessee offers the lowest cash price for c-section. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.
Does insurance cover C-Section?
Most health insurance plans cover c-section when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

Want the true total cost of CESAREAN SECTION WITHOUT STERILIZATION WITHOUT CC/MCC?

Total Care Cost surfaces bundled facility and professional pricing so you can compare options and cut out-of-pocket surprises before you schedule.

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.