Prices at 12 hospitals in Utah, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$6,053
Chargemaster (median)
$11,005
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$5,158
Medicare pays
$1,238
Typical cash range: $6,053 – $6,053. The median cash price is about 4.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Regional Medical Center | Vernal, UT | $6,053 | — | ★ 4/5 | 120 min | 14.4% |
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.