Prices at 4 hospitals in Nevada, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,496
Chargemaster (median)
$7,221
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$6,461
Medicare pays
$1,410
$2,681$4,311
Median cash $3,496 · Medicare $1,410 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $2,681 – $4,311. The median cash price is about 2.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $2,478 | $2,448 | ★ 2/5 | 240 min | 15.6% |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center | Carson City, NV | $4,515 | $28,864 | ★ 2/5 | 162 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.