Prices at 3 hospitals in Toledo, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $42 — 19% above the US median ($35), roughly 8.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo Medical Center | Toledo, OH | $29 | $5 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | — |
| Mercy St Vincent Medical Center | Toledo, OH | $42 | — | ★ 3/5 | 156 min | — |
| Promedica Toledo Hospital | Toledo, OH | $70 | $10 | ★ 4/5 | 180 min | — |
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 October 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 $42 — about 8.8× the Medicare rate ($5). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($10).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $70 list price could save about $28 (40%).
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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