Procedures
Direct laryngoscopy with airway dilation, initial cost in Tennessee
Direct laryngoscopy with airway dilation, initial is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Tennessee
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $4,342 (most listed prices $403–$10,926).
Cheapest in Tennessee
- $90.46Source: Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $165Source: Erlanger Baroness Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterDirect laryngoscopy with airway dilation, initialFacility fee only$335
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,692
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: North Knoxville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown HospitalDirect laryngoscopy with airway dilation, initialFacility fee only$3,724
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,817
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,850
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist South Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,450
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty SurgeryDirect laryngoscopy with airway dilation, initialFacility fee only$4,662
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.