Prices at 3 hospitals in Fresno, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,073
Chargemaster (median)
$6,344
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,100
Medicare pays
$478
Typical cash range: $2,922 – $4,181.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Surgical Hospital | Fresno, CA | $2,884 | $2,100 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | $3,073 | $4,405 | ★ 2/5 | 244 min | 15.9% |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Fresno | Fresno, CA | $4,458 | $2,057 | ★ 4/5 | — | 14.6% |
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.