Prices at 3 hospitals in Arkansas, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$39
Chargemaster (median)
$44
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$124
Medicare pays
$138
$39$95
Median cash $39 · Medicare $138 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $39 – $95. The median cash price is about 0.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | Little Rock, AR | $39 | $124 | — | — | — |
| Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc | Springdale, AR | $39 | $124 | — | — | — |
| University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | $109 | $128 | ★ 2/5 | 253 min | 14.7% |
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.