Inpatient stays
Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) cost in Kansas
Initial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min) usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Kansas
From 15 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kansas.
Nationwide typical: $158 (most listed prices $48.93–$386).
Cheapest in Kansas
- $24
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sedan City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rice County District HospitalInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$26.25
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rice County District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $52
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Citizens Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Holton Community HospitalInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$89.63
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Holton Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Edwards County Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$94.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, IncInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$102
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - South Central Kansas Regional Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$115
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - McPherson Center for HealthInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: McPherson Center for Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Pratt Regional Medical CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$137
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pratt Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Memorial HealthcareInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$138
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Memorial Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $145
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Graham County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Rawlins County Health CenterInitial observation care, per day, low complexity (30 min)Facility fee only$153
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rawlins County Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.