Prices at 7 hospitals in Nevada, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $6,277 — 74% above the US median ($3,603), roughly 5.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $1,779 | $1,748 | ★ 2/5 | 238 min | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital | Incline Village, NV | $6,277 | $5,519 | — | 85 min | — |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center | Carson City, NV | $21,550 | $2,338 | ★ 2/5 | 167 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 $6,277 — about 5.4× the Medicare rate ($1,164). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,329).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $18,531 list price could save about $12,255 (66%).
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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