Prices at 3 hospitals in Richmond, VA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$6,900
Chargemaster (median)
$6,900
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$575
Medicare pays
$169
$2,349$6,900
Median cash $6,900 · Medicare $169 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $2,349 – $6,900. The median cash price is about 40.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $1,211 | — | — | 116 min | 14.9% |
| Henrico Doctors' Hospital | Richmond, VA | $6,900 | $585 | ★ 4/5 | 141 min | 15.2% |
| Cjw Medical Center | Richmond, VA | $6,900 | $566 | ★ 4/5 | 158 min | 15.2% |
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.
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