Prices at 8 hospitals in Kansas, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$12,820
Chargemaster (median)
$61,093
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$8,473
Medicare pays
$1,301
$4,213$21,427
Median cash $12,820 · Medicare $1,301 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $4,213 – $21,427. The median cash price is about 9.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $2,061 | $2,368 | — | — | — |
| University Of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $23,578 | $30,742 | ★ 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.