Prices at 3 hospitals in Winston-salem, NC, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $201 — 169% above the US median ($75), roughly 67.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-salem, NC | $38 | $25 | ★ 4/5 | 187 min | 15.1% |
| Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center | Winston-salem, NC | $201 | $199 | ★ 4/5 | 197 min | 14.2% |
| Novant Health Medical Park Hospital | Winston-salem, NC | $201 | $136 | ★ 5/5 | — | 14.7% |
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 $201 — about 67.2× the Medicare rate ($3). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($6).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $335 list price could save about $134 (40%).
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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