How much does a Comprehensive eye exam cost in Tennessee?

Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) · CPT 92004 · State: Tennessee

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) is about $199, with most between $129 and $294 ($97 cash/self-pay). Based on 58 Tennessee hospitals — 23% higher than the national typical of $162. Hospital list charges run about $370 (1.9× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$199
Tennessee · $129$294
Cash / self-pay
$97
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$370
1.9× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 58 Tennessee hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost in Tennessee — FAQs

How much does a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) is about $199, with most between $129 and $294, based on 58 Tennessee hospitals. That's 23% higher than the national typical of $162.

How much does a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) cost without insurance in Tennessee?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) in Tennessee run around $97. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $370), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Tennessee hospital bill for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) so high?

Tennessee hospital "list" charges for a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) run about $370 — roughly 1.9× the $199 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Comprehensive eye exam (new patient) in Tennessee?

Yes. If a Tennessee hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $199), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Tennessee hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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