Prices at 13 hospitals in Ohio, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,658
Chargemaster (median)
$3,316
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,276
Medicare pays
$1,595
Typical cash range: $1,658 – $4,658. The median cash price is about 1.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Community Hospital | Cadiz, OH | $1,658 | — | — | 84 min | 15.2% |
| Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc | Barnesville, OH | $1,658 | $4,513 | — | 113 min | 15.0% |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $5,408 | $6,326 | — | — | — |
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.