Prices at 4 hospitals in Wichita, KS, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $1,476 — 359% above the US median ($322), roughly 31.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | Wichita, KS | $243 | $96 | — | — | — |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita, KS | $2,710 | $611 | ★ 4/5 | 117 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 $1,476 — about 31.1× the Medicare rate ($47). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($95).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,542 list price could save about $65 (4%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Doctors who perform this in Wichita
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service locally. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Whitaker, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 85 |
| Jaden Hutfles, DNP, FNP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Wichita, KS | 63 |
| Jacob Birlingmair, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wichita, KS | 26 |
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