Prices at 5 hospitals in Boston, MA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,775
Chargemaster (median)
$2,029
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$209
Medicare pays
$148
Typical cash range: $957 – $1,927.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary – | Boston, MA | $912 | $211 | — |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | $1,026 | $376 | ★ 2/5 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $1,775 | $207 | ★ 5/5 |
| Brigham And Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | $1,775 | $209 | ★ 5/5 |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children – Boston | Boston, MA | $2,029 | $198 | — |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.