Prices at 58 hospitals in Ohio, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$13,106
Chargemaster (median)
$65,750
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$18,455
Medicare pays
$11,645
Typical cash range: $12,083 – $27,607. The median cash price is about 1.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coshocton Regional Medical Center | Coshocton, OH | $11,827 | $14,537 | ★ 4/5 | 149 min | 15.0% |
| East Liverpool City Hospital | East Liverpool, OH | $13,106 | $15,987 | ★ 3/5 | 138 min | 15.7% |
| Christ Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $31,232 | $18,902 | ★ 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. 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.