Prices at 4 hospitals in Arlington, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $644 — 14% above the US median ($566), roughly 5.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospi | Arlington, TX | $486 | $783 | — | 130 min | — |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $644 | $518 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $644 | $518 | ★ 4/5 | — | — |
| Medical City Arlington | Arlington, TX | $1,137 | $341 | ★ 2/5 | 131 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 $644 — about 5.0× the Medicare rate ($128). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($257).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,073 list price could save about $429 (40%).
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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