Prices at 15 hospitals in Kentucky, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $19,222 — 147% above the US median ($7,771), roughly 16.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital | Somerset, KY | $19,222 | — | ★ 2/5 | 169 min | 15.9% |
| Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $22,381 | $7,213 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | 15.5% |
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 $19,222 — about 16.6× the Medicare rate ($1,157). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,315).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $37,301 list price could save about $18,079 (48%).
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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