Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman Pricing Analysis
TN
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below average prices
14x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,187
141 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venogram Unilateral | 75820 | $4,207 | $107 | +$4,100 |
| Picc Insertion | 36569 | $3,353 | $86 | +$3,267 |
| ER visit — serious (level 4) | 99284 | $3,788 | $118 | +$3,670 |
| CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) | 74176 | $5,055 | $183 | +$4,872 |
| ER visit — severe/critical (level 5) | 99285 | $4,025 | $171 | +$3,854 |
| MRI — brain (no contrast) | 70551 | $4,570 | $195 | +$4,374 |
| MRI S Thoracic Without | 72146 | $3,992 | $190 | +$3,801 |
| MRI S Cerv Without | 72141 | $3,992 | $191 | +$3,801 |
| MRI — lower back/lumbar spine (no contrast) | 72148 | $3,992 | $192 | +$3,800 |
| CT scan — abdomen and pelvis (with and without contrast) | 74178 | $6,647 | $338 | +$6,308 |
| MRI Brain With | 70552 | $5,254 | $269 | +$4,985 |
| MRI Abdomen Without | 74181 | $3,761 | $194 | +$3,567 |
About Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman
Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman in TN, TN charges about 14x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 141 procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
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