Prices at 3 hospitals in Portland, OR, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $89 — 71% above the US median ($52), roughly 5.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHSU Hospital and Clinics | Portland, OR | $53 | $19 | ★ 3/5 | 234 min | 14.0% |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center | Portland, OR | $89 | — | ★ 3/5 | 166 min | 14.7% |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center | Portland, OR | $89 | — | ★ 4/5 | 186 min | 14.1% |
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 $89 — about 5.6× the Medicare rate ($16). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($32).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $137 list price could save about $48 (35%).
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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