Ascension Saint Thomas West Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
70x
the federal fair-price benchmark
4,947
79 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Ascension Saint Thomas Westcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJX CGEN CAR CTH SLCTV C ANG | 93563 | $12,570 | $50 | +$12,520 |
| NJX CGEN CAR CATH SLCTV OPAC | 93564 | $12,570 | $53 | +$12,517 |
| PRQ CORONARY MECH THROMBECT | 92973 | $16,473 | $82 | +$16,392 |
| EXCL LAA OPN OTH PX ANY METH | 33268 | $21,770 | $117 | +$21,653 |
| INSERT ELECTRD/PM CATH SNGL | 33210 | $21,770 | $141 | +$21,629 |
| INSERT/PLACE HEART CATHETER | 93503 | $12,570 | $82 | +$12,489 |
| INSERT CARD ELECTRODES DUAL | 33211 | $21,770 | $146 | +$21,624 |
| CATH PLACE CARDIO BRACHYTX | 92974 | $16,473 | $139 | +$16,334 |
| RMVL SUBQ CAR RHYTHM MNTR | 33286 | $14,894 | $129 | +$14,765 |
| RMVL PHRNC NRV STIM PG ONLY | 33280 | $21,770 | $192 | +$21,578 |
| REMOVE PULSE GENERATOR | 33241 | $21,770 | $198 | +$21,572 |
| REMOVAL OF PM GENERATOR | 33233 | $21,770 | $212 | +$21,558 |
| PERQ TRLUML CORONRY LITHOTRP | 92972 | $11,003 | $122 | +$10,881 |
| INSJ PHRNC NRV STIM TRANSVNS | 33277 | $21,770 | $256 | +$21,514 |
| CYSTOURETHROSCOPY | 52000 | $18,315 | $216 | +$18,099 |
| REPOSITION PACING-DEFIB LEAD | 33215 | $21,770 | $275 | +$21,495 |
| INSERT PULSE GEN SNGL LEAD | 33212 | $21,770 | $292 | +$21,478 |
| REMOVE&REPLACE PM GEN SINGL | 33227 | $21,770 | $302 | +$21,468 |
| EP EVAL SUBQ IMPL DFB | 93644 | $13,584 | $189 | +$13,395 |
| INSERT PULSE GEN DUAL LEADS | 33213 | $21,770 | $304 | +$21,466 |
About Ascension Saint Thomas West Pricing
Ascension Saint Thomas West in , TN charges 70x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 79procedures 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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