Prices at 3 hospitals in Akron, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $393 — 48% above the US median ($265), roughly 4.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | Akron, OH | $379 | $303 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Akron General Medical Center | Akron, OH | $393 | $218 | ★ 5/5 | 166 min | — |
| Summa Health System | Akron, OH | $745 | $136 | ★ 3/5 | 186 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 $393 — about 4.0× the Medicare rate ($98). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($196).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $605 list price could save about $212 (35%).
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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