Price Transparency
Understanding Your Healthcare Costs at Clinton Regional Hospital
At Clinton Regional Hospital, we believe in transparency and are committed to helping you make informed decisions about your healthcare. We offer several resources to help you better understand the cost of care and prepare for medical expenses in advance.
Patient Price Estimator
Our Patient Price Estimator tool provides an approximate out-of-pocket cost for many common procedures and services. This estimate includes gross charges, discounted self-pay rates, and payer-specific negotiated charges for the 300 services required by CMS.
If you don’t see your specific procedure or insurance provider listed, please reach out to our team directly for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions: Understanding Standard Charges
To support price transparency, hospitals in the U.S. are required to make standard charges available — often referred to as a "chargemaster." These charges represent the starting point for pricing, before insurance adjustments or discounts are applied.
Here are a few key things to know:
Chargemaster prices rarely reflect the final patient cost. Discounts, insurance coverage, and financial assistance can significantly lower the amount you pay.
Prices can vary for the same service. Treatment differences, insurance plans, and individual needs impact the final cost.
What’s included in a charge can differ. For example, one hospital may bundle services like room and board together, while others may list them separately.
Charge lists don’t reflect quality of care or outcomes.