Prices at 5 hospitals in Bronx, NY, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$38
Chargemaster (median)
$244
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$143
Medicare pays
$3
Typical cash range: $38 – $38. The median cash price is about 12.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $38 | $5 | ★ 3/5 | 200 min | 15.5% |
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.