Prices at 8 hospitals in Kansas, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,466
Chargemaster (median)
$10,855
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,613
Medicare pays
$475
$1,304$3,629
Median cash $2,466 · Medicare $475 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,304 – $3,629. The median cash price is about 5.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $1,013 | $1,001 | — | — | — |
| University Of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $3,920 | $3,707 | ★ 5/5 | 307 min | 14.1% |
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.