Prices at 3 hospitals in Mesa, AZ, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$57
Chargemaster (median)
$446
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$12
Medicare pays
$8
Typical cash range: $41 – $65. The median cash price is about 6.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $37 | $12 | ★ 2/5 | — | 14.4% |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $57 | $13 | ★ 2/5 | 266 min | 13.9% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $67 | $12 | ★ 2/5 | 269 min | 15.1% |
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.