Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $774 — 212% above the US median ($248), roughly 4.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $218 | $111 | — | — | 12.9% |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $1,329 | $425 | ★ 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 $774 — about 4.4× the Medicare rate ($177). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($355).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $833 list price could save about $59 (7%).
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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