Prices at 4 hospitals in Wyoming, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $8,976 — 49% above the US median ($6,036), roughly 3.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY | $8,976 | $8,999 | ★ 3/5 | 190 min | 14.5% |
| Cheyenne VA Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY | $8,976 | $8,999 | ★ 5/5 | — | 15.0% |
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 June 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 $8,976 — about 3.1× the Medicare rate ($2,871). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($5,742).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $12,822 list price could save about $3,847 (30%).
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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