Prices at 48 hospitals in Ohio, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $8,272 — 53% above the US median ($5,419), roughly 9.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Memorial Health System | Lima, OH | $15,473 | — | ★ 3/5 | 153 min | 16.1% |
| Christ Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $35,389 | $16,992 | ★ 5/5 | 163 min | 14.0% |
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 June 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 $8,272 — about 9.3× the Medicare rate ($885). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,770).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $9,668 list price could save about $1,396 (14%).
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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