Prices at 7 hospitals in Indiana, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$54,778
Chargemaster (median)
—
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$26,103
Medicare pays
$885
Typical cash range: $54,778 – $54,778. The median cash price is about 61.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Health System, Llc | Fort Wayne, IN | $54,778 | $65,495 | ★ 4/5 | 131 min | 14.8% |
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center | Mishawaka, IN | $54,778 | $65,495 | ★ 2/5 | 188 min | 14.9% |
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.