Prices at 3 hospitals in Oregon, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $274 — 100% above the US median ($137), roughly 4.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | Astoria, OR | $176 | $79 | — | 123 min | — |
| Harney District Hospital | Burns, OR | $274 | $209 | — | 94 min | — |
| Good Shepherd Medical Center | Hermiston, OR | $291 | $262 | — | 151 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 September 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 $274 — about 4.7× the Medicare rate ($58). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($116).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $291 list price could save about $17 (6%).
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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