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Erlanger Medical Center

975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403

CMS Overall Rating ★★★★☆

How this hospital's prices compare 128 procedures scored

1.0×

the fair BaseRate, typically

about the fair price

Across 128 shoppable procedures, Erlanger Medical Center typically charges about the fair BaseRate for the procedures it prices. 7 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

C-section delivery (full package) fair $2,010 → $3,497 1.7×
Vaginal delivery (full package) fair $1,912 → $3,123 1.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) fair $73 → $104 1.4×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Erlanger Medical Center publishes prices for 128 shoppable procedures in Chattanooga, TN. It's classified by CMS as Acute Care Hospitals (Government - Hospital District or Authority). CMS rates it 4/5 stars, and 65% of patients would recommend it.

Facility Overview

Setting: rural Bed Count: 662 Beds Teaching Status: Teaching Hospital Annual Discharges: 32,890

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 65% High Patient Rating: 67% ER Wait Time (Med): 169 min Readmission Rate: better

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 128 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 1.0× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Erlanger Medical Center

Every shoppable procedure, ranked by how far its price sits above the fair BaseRate. Fair BaseRate is the modeled typical charge; vs Fair is how many times higher this hospital's price is.

Search Procedures & Codes

Procedure & Code	Cash Price	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs Fair
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	$2,453	$3,497	$2,010	1.7×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	$2,241	$3,123	$1,912	1.6×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$311	$104	$73	1.4×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$124	$88	1.4×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$235	$176	$125	1.4×
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$35,244	$26,345	1.3×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$253	$216	$162	1.3×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$54	$42	1.3×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$41	$57	$48	1.2×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$121	$138	$117	1.2×
Extended office visit (prolonged) HCPCS Code: `G2212`	$47	$47	$40	1.2×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$92	$64	$55	1.2×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$120	$125	$109	1.2×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$8,204	$7,280	1.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$194	$40	$37	1.1×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$719	$1,170	$1,073	1.1×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$33	$47	$43	1.1×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$195	$175	$162	1.1×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$117	$133	$124	1.1×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$103	$9	$8	1.1×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$37	$54	$51	1.1×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$196	$177	$167	1.1×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$26	$32	$30	1.1×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$207	$49	$46	1.1×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$201	$176	$167	1.1×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$84	$39	$37	1.0×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$49	$63	$60	1.0×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$153	$162	$155	1.0×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$88	$43	$41	1.0×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$29	$41	$39	1.0×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$132	$45	$43	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$296	$137	$131	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$112	$11	$11	1.0×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$3,524	$761	$731	1.0×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$19	$24	$23	1.0×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$132	$37	$36	1.0×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$31	$41	$40	1.0×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$37	$44	$42	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$110	$16	$15	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$203	$7	$7	1.0×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$31	$44	$43	1.0×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$49	$56	$54	1.0×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$32	$44	$43	1.0×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$109	$9	$9	1.0×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$124	$149	$145	1.0×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$43	$28	$27	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$45	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$155	$19	$19	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$115	$100	$98	1.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$244	$420	$413	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$246	$186	$183	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$81	$94	$92	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$112	$15	$15	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$17,296	$17,032	1.0×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$48	$5	$5	1.0×
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	$63	$91	$90	1.0×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$292	$203	$201	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$111	$10	$10	1.0×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$210	$229	$227	1.0×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$161	$165	$164	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$58	$7	$7	1.0×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$252	$269	$268	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$16,152	$16,119	1.0×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$128	$135	$135	1.0×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$29	$41	$41	1.0×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$177	$196	$196	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$100	$97	$97	1.0×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$126	$14	$14	1.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$16,723	$16,851	1.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$412	$428	$431	1.0×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$330	$278	$281	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$381	$14	$14	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$37	$20	$20	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$243	$262	$266	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$76	$8	$8	1.0×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$215	$231	$235	1.0×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$157	$177	$181	1.0×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$16	$17	$17	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$47	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$131	$11	$11	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$152	$124	$127	1.0×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$475	$491	$504	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$113	$110	$113	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$294	$17	$17	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$95	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$208	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$84	$4	$4	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$115	$116	$121	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$90	$6	$6	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$221	$222	$233	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$96	$5	$5	0.9×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	$559	$883	$938	0.9×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$107	$138	$147	0.9×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$407	$31	$33	0.9×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	—	$1,250	$1,344	0.9×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$48	$5	$5	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$341	$334	$362	0.9×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$317	$359	$390	0.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$401	$369	$402	0.9×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$28	$3	$3	0.9×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$606	$922	$1,007	0.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$29	$4	$4	0.9×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$200	$262	$295	0.9×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	—	$114	$130	0.9×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$480	$751	$876	0.9×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$720	$915	$1,069	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$28	$33	$39	0.9×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$2,133	$306	$363	0.8×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$15	$20	$24	0.8×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	$702	$1,118	$1,337	0.8×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$91	$136	$165	0.8×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$29	$37	$45	0.8×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$30	$39	$48	0.8×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$21	$35	$43	0.8×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$657	$830	0.8×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$28	$32	$40	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$48	$2	$3	0.8×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$41	$41	$56	0.7×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$17	$26	$44	0.6×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$47	$57	$102	0.6×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$17	$26	$48	0.5×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$20	$26	$49	0.5×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$116	$14	$35	0.4×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$145	$14	$42	0.3×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$133	$22	$90	0.2×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,219	$67	$281	0.2×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$1,464	—	$2,419	—
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	$1,465	—	$2,413	—