Prices at 6 hospitals in Kansas, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $21,900 — 3% below the US median ($22,542), roughly 37.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton Hospital | Hoisington, KS | $8,783 | $11,292 | ★ 2/5 | 136 min | — |
| Memorial Hospital | Abilene, KS | $21,900 | $7,649 | ★ 2/5 | 122 min | — |
| Salina Regional Health Center | Salina, KS | $29,684 | $30,285 | ★ 3/5 | 140 min | — |
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 October 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 $21,900 — about 37.0× the Medicare rate ($592). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,184).
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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