How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Parkridge Medical Center?

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN currently has 121 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Parkridge Medical Center's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Parkridge Medical Center's median negotiated commercial rate is 0.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Parkridge Medical Center's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Parkridge Medical Center an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Proprietary 400 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-09-01

Parkridge Medical Center

2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 · 121 Priced Procedures · 72% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark

0.95×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are 5% below the fair benchmark (0.95×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

72/100 · Corroborated

72/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 2% of the Time

File Completeness85

Price Logic95

Peer Alignment65

Clean Billing92

Real Cash Discount6

Regional Value Leader

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 0.95× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Parkridge Medical Center prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.1× to 1.0× Medicare, divergence 0.91×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (0.95× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#36 of 84 in TN · 41st State Percentile#1,005 of 3,385 in U.S. · 29th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Elective shoppable care is priced 5% below peer Fair BaseRate (0.95×)
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 2% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 72% patient recommendation (69/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.2× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 0.96× Fair BaseRate (1.1× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Specialty infusion drugs (J-codes) average 1.4× Medicare — verify per-unit billing on itemized statements
Consolidated metro market (HHI 3,025) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.1× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.91× Divergence

1.0× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+8% Upper Tail

Q25 0.78× · Q50 0.96× · Q75 1.04×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.1× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.2× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.9× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.0× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.4× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

1.4× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

2% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 69/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Parkridge Medical Center

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 121 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$24,916	$30,775	0.8×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$15,606	$19,087	0.8×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$15,509	$19,432	0.8×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$15,300	$13,413	1.1×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$15,300	$13,523	1.1×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$14,325	$17,936	0.8×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$7,309	$8,223	0.9×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$4,950	$6,109	0.8×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$3,863	$3,629	1.1×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$3,793	$3,372	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$3,681	$2,540	unverified
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$3,540	$3,875	0.9×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$3,472	$3,446	1.0×
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$2,542	$2,680	0.9×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$2,542	$2,975	0.9×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$3,637	$2,494	$498	unverified
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$2,458	$987	unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$2,458	$981	unverified
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$2,458	$1,256	unverified
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$2,129	$855	unverified
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$811	$811	$201	4.0×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$13,553	$649	$511	1.3×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$10,486	$436	$322	1.4×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$8,089	$355	$369	1.0×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$5,238	$329	$242	1.4×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$5,914	$329	$258	1.3×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$5,536	$341	$1,021	0.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$8,953	$314	$303	1.0×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$10,890	$324	$338	1.0×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$10,890	$326	$343	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$10,737	$341	$448	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$4,477	$189	$163	1.2×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$4,419	$189	$167	1.1×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$5,446	$189	$168	1.1×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$4,943	$189	$169	1.1×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,401	$202	$272	0.7×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$5,342	$219	$583	0.4×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$1,962	$190	$151	1.3×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$150	$150	$86	1.7×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$5,011	$167	$160	1.0×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$4,477	$167	$166	1.0×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$3,584	$130	$134	1.0×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$2,248	$122	$132	0.9×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$2,576	$115	$130	0.9×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	—	$125	$173	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$2,221	$98	$126	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$1,058	$105	$148	0.7×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$120	$231	0.5×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	—	$81	$107	0.8×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$872	$87	$123	0.7×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$5,268	$546	$347	1.6×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$238	$238	$49	4.9×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	—	$214	$203	1.1×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$1,572	$147	$140	1.1×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$644	$116	$116	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$1,029	$110	$111	1.0×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$57	$57	$49	1.2×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$772	$76	$110	0.7×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$278	$45	$39	1.2×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$218	$41	$37	1.1×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$413	$62	$56	1.1×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$896	$75	$86	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	—	$35	$25	1.4×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$161	$28	$25	1.1×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	—	$27	$27	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$1,377	$30	$31	1.0×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	—	$39	$45	0.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$481	$43	$51	0.8×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$1,189	$52	$93	0.6×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$1,663	$57	$112	0.5×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$1,032	$44	$93	0.5×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$761	$16	$16	1.0×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$1,032	$41	$93	0.4×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$1,032	$41	$93	0.4×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$878	$14	$14	1.0×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$1,032	$38	$92	0.4×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$1,032	$38	$92	0.4×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$1,032	$37	$93	0.4×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$676	$9	$9	1.0×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$922	$11	$11	1.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$450	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$673	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	—	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$780	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$1,279	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$488	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$772	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$1,684	$8	$9	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$249	$33	$40	0.8×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$808	$51	$87	0.6×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$921	$66	$123	0.5×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$917	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$542	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$665	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$1,135	$19	$19	1.0×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$865	$31	$110	0.3×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$711	$5	$5	1.0×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	—	$4	$4	1.0×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	—	$8	$8	1.0×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$761	$6	$6	1.0×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$1,299	$15	$15	1.0×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$1,305	$11	$11	1.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$1,116	$9	$9	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$1,014	$20	$20	1.0×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$1,145	$17	$18	0.9×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$750	$12	$14	0.9×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$23	$27	0.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$498	$28	$33	0.8×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$704	$32	$38	0.8×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$551	$31	$38	0.8×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$390	$31	$38	0.8×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$541	$28	$35	0.8×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$516	$26	$34	0.8×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$1,136	$20	$64	0.3×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$1,630	$31	$100	0.3×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$408	$4	$5	0.8×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$352	$2	$3	0.7×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$57	$21	$48	0.4×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$12	$35	0.3×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$791	$23	$92	0.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$962	$10	$46	0.2×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 121 total

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CMS CCN: 440156

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

Self-Pay Cash Request Quote

Insurer Median $24,916

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Parkridge Medical Center’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

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Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$29,023 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($59,798) is $29,023 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 2.5× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

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IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 620840204

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Parkridge Medical Center as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite69/100

Would Recommend72%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)69%

Median ER Wait110 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Hip/Knee Complication Rate2.7%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Parkridge Medical Center. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-05-06·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2023-10-19·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2023-07-10·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (1,302 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Above-Benchmark Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Parkridge Medical Center.

Price Index: 1.48× regional baseline

Quality: 62/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

CareSource

-52.0%

Aetna

-40.3%

Blue Cross Blue Shield

-40.2%

Health One Alliance

+83.5%

Health Net

+162.6%

Median Household Income$72,568U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share9.6%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 72/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 440156 EIN 620840204

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