Prices at 4 hospitals in Indiana, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$6
Chargemaster (median)
$16
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$535
Medicare pays
$4
Typical cash range: $6 – $6. The median cash price is about 1.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $6 | $5 | ★ 5/5 | 128 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $6 | $4 | ★ 2/5 | 189 min | 15.3% |
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.