Prices at 9 hospitals in Kansas, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,748
Chargemaster (median)
$3,642
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,268
Medicare pays
$1,120
$1,370$8,124
Median cash $1,748 · Medicare $1,120 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,370 – $8,124. The median cash price is about 1.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Regional Medical Center | Pratt, KS | $1,276 | $1,602 | ★ 4/5 | 99 min | 14.2% |
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $1,748 | $2,193 | — | — | — |
| University Of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $9,718 | $6,775 | ★ 5/5 | 307 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. 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.