Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 2 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Meadville Medical Center is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 7% lower than Ashtabula County Medical Center (median across 2 shared procedures), winning on 1 of them.
Ashtabula County Medical Center
Ashtabula, OH
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
69% recommend · ER wait 191 min · readmit 16.8%
cheaper on 1
Ashtabula, OH
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
69% recommend · ER wait 191 min · readmit 16.8%
cheaper on 1
Meadville Medical Center
Meadville, PA
CMS rating ★★★★☆
63% recommend · ER wait 199 min · readmit 14.7%
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cheaper on 1
Meadville, PA
CMS rating ★★★★☆
63% recommend · ER wait 199 min · readmit 14.7%
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 1
| Procedure | Ashtabula County Medical Center | Meadville Medical Center | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $35 | $103 | $20 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $719 | $398 | $378 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.