Prices at 15 hospitals in Kansas, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $12,174 — 239% above the US median ($3,594), roughly 10.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $1,835 | $2,226 | — | — | — |
| Hays Medical Center | Hays, KS | $12,174 | $1,385 | ★ 3/5 | 114 min | 14.9% |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $17,722 | $3,064 | ★ 5/5 | 307 min | 14.1% |
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 August 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 $12,174 — about 10.5× the Medicare rate ($1,164). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,329).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $36,890 list price could save about $24,716 (67%).
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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