Prices at 7 hospitals in Kansas, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$427
Chargemaster (median)
$695
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$278
Medicare pays
$170
$353$501
Median cash $427 · Medicare $170 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $353 – $501. The median cash price is about 2.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $335 | $407 | — | — | — |
| Citizens Medical Center | Colby, KS | $519 | — | ★ 3/5 | 173 min | 15.3% |
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.