Prices at 14 hospitals in Utah, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $423 — 5% below the US median ($444), roughly 7.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley Medical Center-CAH | Nephi, UT | $238 | $310 | — | 110 min | 15.4% |
| Holy Cross Hospital-Salt Lake | Salt Lake City, UT | $296 | $350 | ★ 3/5 | 145 min | 14.5% |
| VA Salt Lake City Healthcare-George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center | Salt Lake City, UT | $296 | $350 | ★ 4/5 | — | 14.0% |
| Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley | West Jordan, UT | $296 | $350 | ★ 4/5 | 160 min | 14.6% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center | Vernal, UT | $422 | $310 | ★ 4/5 | 120 min | 14.4% |
| San Juan Hospital | Monticello, UT | $424 | $47 | — | 122 min | 14.9% |
| St Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City, UT | $731 | $271 | ★ 4/5 | 108 min | 14.0% |
| Cache Valley Hospital | North Logan, UT | $827 | $201 | — | 86 min | 15.0% |
| Lone Peak Hospital | Draper, UT | $923 | $223 | ★ 5/5 | 104 min | 14.7% |
| Timpanogos Regional Hospital | Orem, UT | $1,050 | $219 | ★ 4/5 | 104 min | 15.0% |
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 $423 — about 7.0× the Medicare rate ($61). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($122).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $741 list price could save about $318 (43%).
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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