Prices at 3 hospitals in Oregon, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$11,137
Chargemaster (median)
$15,039
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$6,421
Medicare pays
$889
$8,451$13,822
Median cash $11,137 · Medicare $889 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $8,451 – $13,822. The median cash price is about 12.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital For Children – Portland | Portland, OR | $7,780 | $6,421 | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Medical Center – Riverbend | Springfield, OR | $14,494 | $8,862 | ★ 4/5 | 250 min | 12.8% |
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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.