Prices at 3 hospitals in Akron, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,546 — 204% above the US median ($837), roughly 14.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron General Medical Center | Akron, OH | $1,253 | $651 | ★ 5/5 | 166 min | — |
| Summa Health System | Akron, OH | $2,546 | $1,137 | ★ 3/5 | 186 min | — |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | Akron, OH | $2,603 | $2,166 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
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 $2,546 — about 14.5× the Medicare rate ($176). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($351).
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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