Prices at 3 hospitals in Oregon, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$5,076
Chargemaster (median)
$7,810
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,424
Medicare pays
$294
$4,991$5,162
Median cash $5,076 · Medicare $294 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $4,991 – $5,162. The median cash price is about 17.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Medical Center – Riverbend | Springfield, OR | $4,969 | $4,049 | ★ 4/5 | 250 min | 12.8% |
| Peace Harbor Medical Center | Florence, OR | $5,183 | — | ★ 5/5 | 121 min | 14.5% |
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.