Prices at 4 hospitals in Rhode Island, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$15,101
Chargemaster (median)
—
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$15,552
Medicare pays
$11,645
Typical cash range: $15,101 – $15,101. The median cash price is about 1.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket, RI | $15,101 | $15,101 | ★ 2/5 | 229 min | 17.2% |
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.