Prices at 3 hospitals in Akron, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $68 — 22% below the US median ($86), roughly 4.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summa Health System | Akron, OH | $46 | $24 | ★ 3/5 | 194 min | 15.1% |
| Akron General Medical Center | Akron, OH | $68 | $34 | ★ 5/5 | 169 min | 15.2% |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | Akron, OH | $104 | $202 | ★ 5/5 | — | 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. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $68 — about 4.5× the Medicare rate ($15). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($30).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $104 list price could save about $36 (35%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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