Prices at 4 hospitals in Cincinnati, OH, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,519
Chargemaster (median)
$3,715
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$751
Medicare pays
$691
Typical cash range: $864 – $3,061. The median cash price is about 3.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $318 | $561 | — | — | — |
| Christ Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $2,137 | $940 | ★ 5/5 | 163 min | 14.0% |
| Bethesda North | Cincinnati, OH | $2,901 | — | ★ 3/5 | 151 min | 15.5% |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $3,129 | — | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 14.3% |
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.
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