Prices at 4 hospitals in Overland Park, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,057 — 268% above the US median ($1,920), roughly 37.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Luke's South Hospital | Overland Park, KS | $3,853 | $1,782 | ★ 4/5 | 110 min | — |
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr | Overland Park, KS | $10,260 | $713 | ★ 4/5 | 146 min | — |
| Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park, KS | $13,017 | $713 | ★ 3/5 | 156 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 $7,057 — about 37.1× the Medicare rate ($190). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($381).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $8,341 list price could save about $1,284 (15%).
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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