Prices at 4 hospitals in Dayton, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $344 — 42% above the US median ($242), roughly 9.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton, OH | $167 | $133 | ★ 4/5 | 135 min | 15.1% |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital | Dayton, OH | $301 | $85 | — | — | — |
| Miami Valley Hospital | Dayton, OH | $388 | $96 | ★ 3/5 | 161 min | 16.0% |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Dayton, OH | $412 | $39 | — | — | — |
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 $344 — about 9.5× the Medicare rate ($36). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($72).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $414 list price could save about $70 (17%).
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