Prices at 3 hospitals in York, PA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,982 — 112% above the US median ($1,406), roughly 17.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $1,449 | $552 | ★ 4/5 | 270 min | 14.8% |
| Wellspan York Hospital | York, PA | $2,982 | $633 | ★ 4/5 | 255 min | 14.3% |
| Wellspan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital | York, PA | $2,982 | $2,180 | — | — | 15.5% |
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. 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 $2,982 — about 17.4× the Medicare rate ($171). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($343).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,727 list price could save about $745 (20%).
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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