Surgery
Subtalar joint fusion (below the ankle) cost in Tennessee
Subtalar joint fusion (below the ankle) 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 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Tennessee.
Nationwide typical: $8,661 (most listed prices $1,087–$29,205).
Cheapest in Tennessee
- $480Source: Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $756
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $756
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $756
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $878Source: Erlanger Baroness Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,407
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - LawrenceburgSubtalar joint fusion (below the ankle)Facility fee only$4,958
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint ThomasSubtalar joint fusion (below the ankle)Facility fee only$5,879
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $11,291
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: North Knoxville Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $16,052
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
- $16,700
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $17,417
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Metro Nashville General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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.