Prices at 4 hospitals in Arlington, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $588 — 73% above the US median ($340), roughly 12.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospi | Arlington, TX | $360 | $472 | — | 117 min | 14.6% |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $588 | $462 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | 15.3% |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $588 | $462 | ★ 4/5 | — | 14.3% |
| Medical City Arlington | Arlington, TX | $1,827 | $345 | ★ 2/5 | 126 min | 16.2% |
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 $588 — about 12.5× the Medicare rate ($47). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($94).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $981 list price could save about $392 (40%).
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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