Prices at 5 hospitals in New Hampshire, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$8,713
Chargemaster (median)
$28,474
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,479
Medicare pays
$1,345
Typical cash range: $8,713 – $8,713. The median cash price is about 6.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital | Lebanon, NH | $8,713 | $4,479 | ★ 3/5 | 266 min | 15.2% |
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. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.