Prices at 4 hospitals in Boston, MA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,738
Chargemaster (median)
$2,135
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$179
Medicare pays
$199
Typical cash range: $1,264 – $1,958.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | $1,086 | $752 | ★ 2/5 |
| Brigham And Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | $1,682 | $122 | ★ 5/5 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $1,794 | $124 | ★ 5/5 |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children – Boston | Boston, MA | $2,029 | $234 | — |
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.