Prices at 14 hospitals in Utah, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $27,283 — 188% above the US median ($9,464), roughly 23.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Regional Medical Center | Vernal, UT | $27,283 | $52,845 | ★ 4/5 | 120 min | 14.4% |
| Castleview Hospital | Price, UT | $34,366 | $49,713 | ★ 2/5 | 134 min | 15.0% |
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 $27,283 — about 23.5× the Medicare rate ($1,162). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,324).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $49,606 list price could save about $22,323 (45%).
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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