Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
19x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,187
62 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Ascension Saint Thomas Hickmancharges 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 |
| EMERGENCY DEPT VISIT MOD MDM | 99284 | $3,788 | $118 | +$3,670 |
| EMERGENCY DEPT VISIT LOW MDM | 99283 | $2,166 | $69 | +$2,097 |
| CT RENAL STONE ABD PELVIS | 74176 | $5,055 | $183 | +$4,872 |
| EMERGENCY DEPT VISIT HI MDM | 99285 | $4,025 | $171 | +$3,854 |
| MRI BRAIN W/O | 70551 | $4,570 | $195 | +$4,374 |
| MRI S THORACIC W/O | 72146 | $3,992 | $190 | +$3,801 |
| MRI S CERV W/O | 72141 | $3,992 | $191 | +$3,801 |
| MRI S LUMBAR W/O | 72148 | $3,992 | $192 | +$3,800 |
| CERVICAL SPINE W/O | 72125 | $2,684 | $131 | +$2,553 |
| ABD & PELVIC W/WO CT | 74178 | $6,647 | $338 | +$6,308 |
About Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman Pricing
Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman in , TN charges about 19x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 62procedures 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
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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