Prices at 20 hospitals in Washington, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $28,923 — 434% above the US median ($5,416), roughly 32.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | Bellingham, WA | $28,786 | $33,836 | ★ 4/5 | 210 min | — |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center | Vancouver, WA | $29,061 | $32,195 | ★ 3/5 | 275 min | — |
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 September 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 $28,923 — about 32.7× 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 $44,498 list price could save about $15,574 (35%).
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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