Prices at 4 hospitals in Memphis, TN, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $6,266 — 82% above the US median ($3,452), roughly 9.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional One Health | Memphis, TN | $3,212 | $2,369 | ★ 1/5 | 290 min | 16.2% |
| Methodist Hospitals of Memphis | Memphis, TN | $9,320 | $6,542 | ★ 3/5 | 237 min | 15.3% |
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 July 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 $6,266 — about 9.9× the Medicare rate ($632). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,264).
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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