Prices at 3 hospitals in Dayton, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $12,019 — 267% above the US median ($3,275), roughly 13.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton, OH | $7,891 | $6,636 | ★ 4/5 | 127 min | — |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Dayton, OH | $16,147 | $667 | — | — | — |
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 $12,019 — about 13.4× the Medicare rate ($898). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,797).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $17,937 list price could save about $5,918 (33%).
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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