Prices at 5 hospitals in New York, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$14,078
Chargemaster (median)
$22,707
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$90,294
Medicare pays
$426
Typical cash range: $14,078 – $14,078. The median cash price is about 33.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Medical Center – Saranac Lake | Saranac Lake, NY | $14,078 | $17,762 | ★ 4/5 | 143 min | 14.3% |
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.