Prices at 3 hospitals in Richmond, VA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $8,531 — 590% above the US median ($1,237), roughly 64.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cjw Medical Center | Richmond, VA | $8,531 | $368 | ★ 4/5 | 158 min | 15.2% |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | Richmond, VA | $8,531 | $382 | ★ 4/5 | 141 min | 15.2% |
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. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $8,531 — about 64.3× the Medicare rate ($133). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($265).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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