Prices at 3 hospitals in Fresno, CA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$9,794
Chargemaster (median)
$17,490
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,762
Medicare pays
$137
Typical cash range: $6,481 – $14,388.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Surgical Hospital | Fresno, CA | $5,653 | $3,087 | — | — | 14.4% |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Fresno 🍼 | Fresno, CA | $9,794 | $4,037 | ★ 4/5 | — | 14.6% |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center 🍼 | Fresno, CA | $15,537 | $3,762 | ★ 2/5 | 244 min | 15.9% |
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. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. 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.