Prices at 18 hospitals in Kentucky, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$181,540
Chargemaster (median)
$242,054
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$46,754
Medicare pays
$36,593
Typical cash range: $155,098 – $198,536.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Greenville, KY | $155,098 | $41,609 | ★ 4/5 | 148 min | 14.7% |
| Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Owensboro, KY | $155,098 | $41,609 | ★ 2/5 | 208 min | 14.6% |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $181,540 | $50,492 | ★ 4/5 | 190 min | 14.4% |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $194,129 | $52,655 | ★ 4/5 | 181 min | 14.4% |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $201,474 | $50,388 | ★ 4/5 | 181 min | 14.8% |
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.