Prices at 71 hospitals in Ohio, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $4,612 — 37% below the US median ($7,376), roughly 3.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County Hospital, Inc | Napoleon, OH | $2,579 | $3,439 | ★ 2/5 | 104 min | — |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center | Akron, OH | $3,839 | $1,783 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | $5,385 | $6,385 | — | — | — |
| Lima Memorial Health System | Lima, OH | $20,291 | $28,461 | ★ 3/5 | 164 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 $4,612 — about 3.5× the Medicare rate ($1,301). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,601).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $7,839 list price could save about $3,227 (41%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
By city
Elbow replacement cost in other states
All Elbow replacement prices (national) → · All hospitals in Ohio →