Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 2 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Marion General Hospital is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 26% lower than Magee General Hospital (median across 2 shared procedures), winning on 1 of them.
Magee General Hospital
Magee, MS
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
68% recommend · ER wait 80 min · readmit 14.9%
cheaper on 1
Magee, MS
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
68% recommend · ER wait 80 min · readmit 14.9%
cheaper on 1
Marion General Hospital
Columbia, MS
CMS rating ★☆☆☆☆
72% recommend · ER wait 130 min · readmit 15.4%
cheaper on 1
Columbia, MS
CMS rating ★☆☆☆☆
72% recommend · ER wait 130 min · readmit 15.4%
cheaper on 1
| Procedure | Magee General Hospital | Marion General Hospital | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $51 | $26 | $20 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $1,133 | $1,886 | $378 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.