Prices at 7 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$9,102
Chargemaster (median)
$9,102
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,075
Medicare pays
$1,026
$3,709$14,494
Median cash $9,102 · Medicare $1,026 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $3,709 – $14,494. The median cash price is about 8.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield, MA | $2,361 | $274 | ★ 2/5 | 278 min | 15.7% |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | Cambridge, MA | $15,842 | $15,842 | ★ 3/5 | 164 min | 14.9% |
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.