Prices at 6 hospitals in Wyoming, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,789 — 42% below the US median ($6,507), roughly 3.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital of Converse County | Douglas, WY | $1,145 | $2,049 | ★ 4/5 | 114 min | — |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY | $3,789 | $4,375 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | — |
| Cheyenne VA Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY | $3,789 | $4,375 | ★ 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 $3,789 — about 3.8× the Medicare rate ($1,004). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,008).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,413 list price could save about $1,624 (30%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) cost in other states
All Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) prices (national) → · All hospitals in Wyoming →