Prices at 3 hospitals in Arlington, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $63 — 142% above the US median ($26), roughly 26.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $63 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | 15.3% |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $63 | $7 | ★ 4/5 | — | 14.3% |
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 $63 — about 26.6× the Medicare rate ($2). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($5).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $105 list price could save about $42 (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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