Prices at 3 hospitals in Fresno, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$14,482
Chargemaster (median)
$25,860
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$5,754
Medicare pays
$608
Typical cash range: $13,033 – $26,560.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Surgical Hospital | Fresno, CA | $12,671 | $5,611 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Fresno | Fresno, CA | $14,482 | $9,070 | ★ 4/5 | — | 14.6% |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | $29,579 | $5,754 | ★ 2/5 | 244 min | 15.9% |
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.