Prices at 3 hospitals in Tulsa, OK, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,399 — 25% below the US median ($1,855), roughly 4.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St John Medical Center | Tulsa, OK | $966 | $542 | ★ 3/5 | 195 min | 13.8% |
| Hillcrest Medical Center | Tulsa, OK | $1,399 | $1,800 | ★ 3/5 | 232 min | 14.2% |
| Hillcrest Hospital South | Tulsa, OK | $1,399 | $1,800 | ★ 3/5 | 190 min | 13.0% |
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 July 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 $1,399 — about 4.6× the Medicare rate ($303). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($607).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,663 list price could save about $3,264 (70%).
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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