Prices at 5 hospitals in Mississippi, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$78
Chargemaster (median)
$125
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$52
Medicare pays
$88
Typical cash range: $59 – $85.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | Laurel, MS | $48 | $94 | ★ 1/5 |
| Ochsner Laird Hospital | Union, MS | $76 | $52 | — |
| Ochsner Scott Regional | Morton, MS | $78 | $52 | — |
| Ochsner Watkins Hospital | Quitman, MS | $83 | $50 | — |
| Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital | De Kalb, MS | $86 | $50 | — |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.