Prices at 7 hospitals in Kansas, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$82
Chargemaster (median)
$240
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$108
Medicare pays
$64
$54$111
Median cash $82 · Medicare $64 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $54 – $111. The median cash price is about 1.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City, KS | $46 | $160 | ★ 5/5 | 307 min | 14.1% |
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $119 | $59 | — | — | — |
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.