Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 4 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Major Hospital is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 90% lower than Columbus Regional Hospital (median across 4 shared procedures), winning on 4 of them.
Columbus Regional Hospital
Columbus, IN
CMS rating ★★★★☆
65% recommend · ER wait 178 min · readmit 15.0%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
Columbus, IN
CMS rating ★★★★☆
65% recommend · ER wait 178 min · readmit 15.0%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 0
Major Hospital
Shelbyville, IN
CMS rating ★★★★☆
72% recommend · ER wait 136 min · readmit 14.1%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 4
Shelbyville, IN
CMS rating ★★★★☆
72% recommend · ER wait 136 min · readmit 14.1%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 4
| Procedure | Columbus Regional Hospital | Major Hospital | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $19,579 | $14,443 | $7,552 |
| Knee replacement | $56,097 | $37,446 | $18,054 |
| Vaginal delivery | $13,056 | $5,694 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $40,358 | $14,458 | $11,645 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.