Prices at 21 hospitals in Oregon, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$168,912
Chargemaster (median)
$211,233
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$56,777
Medicare pays
$36,593
Typical cash range: $101,839 – $168,971. The median cash price is about 4.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Portland | Portland, OR | $85,071 | $74,257 | ★ 4/5 | 206 min | 14.6% |
| St Charles Medical Center Prineville | Prineville, OR | $168,912 | $5,349 | ★ 3/5 | 123 min | 14.3% |
| St Charles Medical Center – Bend | Bend, OR | $168,986 | $36,536 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 13.3% |
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.