Prices at 11 hospitals in Dallas, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$50,898
Chargemaster (median)
$103,166
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$27,307
Medicare pays
$15,506
Typical cash range: $24,046 – $51,994. The median cash price is about 3.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $17,333 | $19,519 | ★ 3/5 | 133 min | 13.7% |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $50,898 | $31,316 | ★ 3/5 | 225 min | 14.1% |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $52,268 | $27,307 | ★ 3/5 | 205 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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.