Prices at 5 hospitals in Nevada, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,465 — 62% below the US median ($6,510), roughly 3.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $1,096 | $842 | ★ 2/5 | 238 min | — |
| North Vista Hospital | North Las Vegas, NV | $3,834 | $3,834 | ★ 3/5 | 131 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 September 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 $2,465 — about 3.2× the Medicare rate ($760). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,520).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $8,753 list price could save about $6,288 (72%).
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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