Prices at 3 hospitals in Oklahoma City, OK, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,511 — 91% above the US median ($3,930), roughly 29.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | $4,596 | $5,268 | ★ 4/5 | 151 min | — |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital | Oklahoma City, OK | $10,425 | $8,009 | — | 57 min | — |
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 $7,511 — about 29.8× the Medicare rate ($252). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($504).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $8,748 list price could save about $1,237 (14%).
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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