Prices at 8 hospitals in Mississippi, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$17,046
Chargemaster (median)
$47,018
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$6,417
Medicare pays
$931
Typical cash range: $17,046 – $17,046. The median cash price is about 18.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Healthcare – Olive Branch Hospital | Olive Branch, MS | $17,046 | $6,542 | ★ 4/5 | 219 min | 14.4% |
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.