Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $9,141 — 376% above the US median ($1,922), roughly 44.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $17,477 | $6,082 | ★ 4/5 | 124 min | 13.3% |
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 $9,141 — about 44.7× the Medicare rate ($204). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($409).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $9,358 list price could save about $217 (2%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Wichita
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Tanner, M.D. | Diagnostic Radiology | Wichita, KS | 169 |
| Tyler Bron, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 38 |
| Benjamin Young, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 18 |
| Brennen Lucas, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 15 |
| Christopher Anderson, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 14 |
| Scott Adrian, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 14 |
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