Prices at 7 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$7,822
Chargemaster (median)
$9,612
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,263
Medicare pays
$2,161
$5,492$10,152
Median cash $7,822 · Medicare $2,161 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $5,492 – $10,152. The median cash price is about 3.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield, MA | $4,910 | $510 | ★ 2/5 | 278 min | 15.7% |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $10,735 | $7,474 | ★ 5/5 | 283 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.