Hospital Cost Calculator
Estimate what a hospital procedure costs in your state using CMS payment data.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are these hospital cost estimates?▾
Costs are based on actual CMS Medicare payment data reported by hospitals. Your actual cost depends on your insurance, deductible, and negotiated rates. These figures represent what hospitals charge on average, not out-of-pocket costs.
What is the Value Score grade?▾
Our Value Score (A-F) combines three factors: price percentile (40%), CMS quality rating (40%), and patient outcome scores (20%). An "A" grade means low cost with high quality.
Why do hospital costs vary so much?▾
Hospital pricing varies due to geographic location, hospital type (teaching vs. community), payer mix, operating costs, and market competition. The same procedure can cost 3-10x more at one hospital versus another.
Does this include out-of-pocket costs?▾
These are total payment amounts (Medicare + patient combined). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific insurance plan, copay structure, and whether you have met your deductible.