Prices at 7 hospitals in Cleveland, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $185 — 125% above the US median ($82), roughly 9.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital | Cleveland, OH | $182 | $136 | — | — | — |
| Uh Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland, OH | $188 | $121 | ★ 3/5 | 245 min | 16.4% |
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 June 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 $185 — about 9.1× the Medicare rate ($20). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($41).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $246 list price could save about $62 (25%).
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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