Prices at 5 hospitals in Miami, FL, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $163 — 42% above the US median ($115), roughly 8.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Kendall Hospital | Miami, FL | $160 | $34 | ★ 4/5 | 127 min | 15.7% |
| Baptist Hospital of Miami | Miami, FL | $163 | $65 | ★ 5/5 | 235 min | 15.1% |
| South Miami Hospital | Miami, FL | $163 | $56 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | 15.3% |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | Miami, FL | $163 | $65 | ★ 5/5 | 186 min | 15.0% |
| North Shore Medical Center | Miami, FL | $318 | $23 | ★ 1/5 | 176 min | 17.5% |
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. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $163 — about 8.6× the Medicare rate ($19). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($38).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $251 list price could save about $88 (35%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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