Prices at 5 hospitals in Rochester, NY, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,150
Chargemaster (median)
$1,437
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$318
Medicare pays
$216
Typical cash range: $938 – $1,150. The median cash price is about 5.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $885 | $303 | ★ 2/5 | 237 min | 15.8% |
| Unity Hospital | Rochester, NY | $1,150 | $318 | ★ 2/5 | 294 min | 15.3% |
| Unity Specialty Hospital | Rochester, NY | $1,150 | $318 | — | — | — |
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.