Prices at 4 hospitals in Plano, TX, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $437 — 50% above the US median ($291), roughly 12.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $388 | $333 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plan | Plano, TX | $388 | $333 | — | 164 min | — |
| Childrens Medical Center Plano | Plano, TX | $486 | $454 | — | — | — |
| Medical City Plano | Plano, TX | $1,698 | $245 | ★ 3/5 | 141 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 $437 — about 12.2× the Medicare rate ($36). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($72).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $647 list price could save about $210 (32%).
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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