Prices at 3 hospitals in Toledo, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $840 — 60% above the US median ($524), roughly 3.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo Medical Center | Toledo, OH | $828 | $420 | ★ 3/5 | 183 min | 15.4% |
| Promedica Toledo Hospital | Toledo, OH | $840 | $607 | ★ 4/5 | 179 min | 14.7% |
| Mercy St Vincent Medical Center | Toledo, OH | $921 | $395 | ★ 3/5 | 152 min | 15.0% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $840 — about 3.8× the Medicare rate ($220). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($440).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,380 list price could save about $540 (39%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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