Molar root canal cost in Tennessee
In Tennessee, 4 hospitals publish a cash price for root canal treatment on a molar (back tooth), not including the final crown: from $319.29 to $594.54, with a median of $319.29. The lowest price is at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (Shelbyville) and 2 other hospitals. The highest price is 1.9× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code D3330. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Tennessee, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital lowest Shelbyville · Shelbyville, TN ENDODONTIC THERAPY MOLAR | $319.29 | $1,101.00 | Oct 1, 2025 source file |
| Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital lowest Tullahoma · Tullahoma-Manchester, TN ENDODONTIC THERAPY MOLAR | $319.29 | $1,101.00 | Oct 1, 2025 source file |
| Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital lowest Lebanon · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ENDODONTIC THERAPY MOLAR | $319.29 | $1,101.00 | Oct 1, 2025 source file |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ENDODONTIC THERAPY MOLAR | $594.54 | $1,101.00 | Oct 1, 2025 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 2 | $319.29 | $456.92 |
| Shelbyville, TN | 1 | $319.29 | $319.29 |
| Tullahoma-Manchester, TN | 1 | $319.29 | $319.29 |
What it is
A root canal on a molar removes infected or damaged pulp from the tooth's roots, cleans and shapes the canals, and seals them. Molars have more canals than front teeth, so the treatment usually takes longer.
What the price covers
The fee usually covers all appointments to finish the root canal and X-rays taken during treatment. The exam and X-rays before treatment, a buildup and the crown that usually follows are billed separately.
Root canal treatment on a molar (back tooth), not including the final crown in other states
- Arizona$793.33
- California$828.80
- Colorado$567.81
- Illinois$947.70
- Louisiana$408.24
- Michigan$888.94
- Minnesota$1,374.00
- Missouri$745.50
- Nebraska$734.50
- Nevada$1,929.30
- New Jersey$1,840.30
- New York$1,080.00
- Ohio$911.40
- Oregon$423.15
- Texas$452.09
- Utah$1,107.39
- Washington$1,102.78
- Wisconsin$1,094.50
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.