Prices at 6 hospitals in Mississippi, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,268
Chargemaster (median)
$5,400
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$5,755
Medicare pays
$2,871
Typical cash range: $2,268 – $2,268. The median cash price is about 0.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | Laurel, MS | $2,268 | $1,055 | ★ 1/5 | 129 min | 16.9% |
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.