Prices at 4 hospitals in Plano, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $493 — 80% above the US median ($274), roughly 5.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $114 | $290 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 14.9% |
| Childrens Medical Center Plano | Plano, TX | $493 | $429 | — | — | — |
| Medical City Plano | Plano, TX | $824 | $223 | ★ 3/5 | 138 min | 16.5% |
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 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 $493 — about 5.8× the Medicare rate ($85). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($170).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $657 list price could save about $164 (25%).
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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