Published cash, insurer and chargemaster prices for 8 procedures at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH — from its federally-required machine-readable file.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
Childrens · Voluntary non-profit – Private · 378 beds
Popular procedures here
Pap smear (cervical screening)
cash $79
Knee replacement
cash —
Vaginal delivery
cash —
Cesarean section (C-section)
cash —
Screening colonoscopy
cash —
Pacemaker insertion
cash —
Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
cash —
Coronary artery bypass (CABG)
cash —
All published prices
| Procedure | Cash | Chargemaster | Insurer | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | — | — | $16,706 | $7,552 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | — | — | $76,804 | $36,593 |
| Knee replacement | — | — | $38,666 | $18,054 |
| Pacemaker insertion | — | — | $32,537 | $15,506 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $79 | $132 | $36 | $20 |
| Screening colonoscopy | — | — | $1,006 | $378 |
| Vaginal delivery | — | — | $11,279 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | — | — | $27,153 | $11,645 |
Lower-priced hospitals nearby
Within 60 miles, with below-this-hospital prices (≥10 procedures priced).
Adena Regional Medical Center ★3
Chillicothe, OH · 38 mi · 27% below avg
Adena Fayette Medical Center ★3
Washington Ch, OH · 37 mi · 27% below avg
Adena Pike Medical Center
Waverly, OH · 58 mi · 27% below avg
Mount Carmel East & West ★2
Columbus, OH · 7 mi · 23% below avg
Diley Ridge Medical Center
Canal Winchester, OH · 13 mi · 22% below avg
Mount Carmel St Ann's ★3
Westerville, OH · 12 mi · 20% below avg
How to pay less at Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Ask for the cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it’s often well below the list (chargemaster) price shown above.
- Get a written estimate with the billing codes (CPT/DRG) before you schedule, and confirm it covers everything (facility + physician fees).
- Ask about financial assistance / charity care — non-profit hospitals are required to offer it, and many cover patients well above the poverty line.
- Ask about a prompt-pay or uninsured discount if you’re paying yourself.
- Check the prices at nearby hospitals and use the Medicare benchmark to judge whether a quote is fair.
View this hospital’s source price file ↗. Source: this hospital’s machine-readable file (45 CFR §180), retrieved Jun 2026; Medicare from CMS fee schedules; quality from CMS Care Compare. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.