Prices at 9 hospitals in Arizona, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$5,570
Chargemaster (median)
$10,440
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$7,232
Medicare pays
$1,026
$4,440$6,700
Median cash $5,570 · Medicare $1,026 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $4,440 – $6,700. The median cash price is about 5.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $4,158 | $5,569 | ★ 3/5 | 239 min | 15.1% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $6,983 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
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.