Prices at 9 hospitals in Kansas, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$232
Chargemaster (median)
$1,161
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$535
Medicare pays
$131
$161$567
Median cash $232 · Medicare $131 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $161 – $567. The median cash price is about 1.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $143 | $185 | — | — | — |
| University Of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $232 | $429 | ★ 5/5 | 307 min | 14.1% |
| University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus | Great Bend, KS | $651 | $535 | ★ 4/5 | 107 min | 14.5% |
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.