Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 12 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Porter-Starke Services Inc is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 64% lower than St Bernard Hospital (median across 12 shared procedures), winning on 11 of them.
| Procedure | Porter-Starke Services Inc | St Bernard Hospital | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug screen (urine) | $33 | $130 | $17 |
| Emergency department visit | $150 | $411 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $100 | $165 | $11 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $125 | $317 | $40 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $150 | $411 | $69 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $175 | $606 | $118 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $200 | $794 | $171 |
| Family therapy session | $146 | $140 | $110 |
| LDL cholesterol test | $31 | $80 | $11 |
| Psychiatric evaluation | $230 | $327 | $188 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $37 | $204 | $17 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $30 | $223 | $9 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.