Prices at 5 hospitals in Nevada, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$11,562
Chargemaster (median)
$18,054
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,882
Medicare pays
$1,063
$3,897$12,422
Median cash $11,562 · Medicare $1,063 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $3,897 – $12,422. The median cash price is about 10.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $1,980 | $1,714 | ★ 2/5 | 240 min | 15.6% |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center | Reno, NV | $11,562 | $11,562 | ★ 4/5 | 138 min | 14.9% |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center | Carson City, NV | $12,637 | $23,898 | ★ 2/5 | 162 min | 14.0% |
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. 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.