Prices at 3 hospitals in Newark, NJ, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$23
Chargemaster (median)
$293
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$21
Medicare pays
$21
$21$24
Median cash $23 · Medicare $21 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $21 – $24. The median cash price is about 1.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $20 | $21 | ★ 4/5 | 176 min | 16.0% |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $23 | $11 | ★ 2/5 | 169 min | 14.9% |
| The University Hospital | Newark, NJ | $24 | $38 | ★ 1/5 | 294 min | 15.6% |
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.
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