Prices at 4 hospitals in Dayton, OH, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,299 — 83% above the US median ($708), roughly 7.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Childrens Hospital | Dayton, OH | $663 | $691 | — | — | — |
| Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton, OH | $702 | $1,670 | ★ 4/5 | 127 min | — |
| Miami Valley Hospital | Dayton, OH | $1,895 | $2,100 | ★ 3/5 | 159 min | — |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Dayton, OH | $5,076 | $601 | — | — | — |
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 $1,299 — about 7.6× the Medicare rate ($171). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($342).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,825 list price could save about $527 (29%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Dayton
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Ballin, D.O. | Dermatology | Dayton, OH | 124 |
| Matthew Bakos, M.D. | Dermatology | Dayton, OH | 40 |
| Todd Hicks, MD | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Dayton, OH | 20 |
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