Prices at 3 hospitals in Akron, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $19,519 — 117% above the US median ($8,993), roughly 3.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | Akron, OH | $4,367 | $3,319 | ★ 5/5 | — | 14.3% |
| Summa Health System | Akron, OH | $19,519 | $10,297 | ★ 3/5 | 194 min | 15.1% |
| Akron General Medical Center | Akron, OH | $21,360 | $8,226 | ★ 5/5 | 169 min | 15.2% |
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 $19,519 — about 3.4× the Medicare rate ($5,803). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($11,607).
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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