Prices at 4 hospitals in Oregon, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$7,171
Chargemaster (median)
$7,171
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,996
Medicare pays
$524
$4,113$7,560
Median cash $7,171 · Medicare $524 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $4,113 – $7,560. The median cash price is about 13.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Harbor Medical Center | Florence, OR | $3,348 | — | ★ 5/5 | 121 min | 14.5% |
| Shriners Hospital For Children – Portland | Portland, OR | $7,171 | $4,121 | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Medical Center – Riverbend | Springfield, OR | $7,657 | $3,996 | ★ 4/5 | 250 min | 12.8% |
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.