Surgery
Applying a one-plane external fixator to a bone cost in Tennessee
Applying a one-plane external fixator to a bone usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Tennessee
From 15 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $4,627 (most listed prices $620–$13,314).
Cheapest in Tennessee
- $365Source: Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $666Source: Erlanger Baroness Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $951
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton HospitalApplying a one-plane external fixator to a boneFacility fee only$951
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $951
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,223
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hardin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Vanderbilt University Medical CenterApplying a one-plane external fixator to a boneFacility fee only$1,771
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,334
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $5,559
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Newport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8,848
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Metro Nashville General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty SurgeryApplying a one-plane external fixator to a boneFacility fee only$9,072
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- $19,444
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Applying a one-plane external fixator to a bone
Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.