Prices at 15 hospitals in Mississippi, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $4,817 — 34% above the US median ($3,594), roughly 4.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | Laurel, MS | $1,218 | $1,053 | ★ 1/5 | 128 min | — |
| Methodist Healthcare-Olive Branch Hospital | Olive Branch, MS | $8,416 | $1,210 | ★ 4/5 | 222 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 $4,817 — about 4.1× 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 $20,577 list price could save about $15,760 (77%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Kidney removal (nephrectomy) cost in other states
All Kidney removal (nephrectomy) prices (national) → · All hospitals in Mississippi →