Prices at 14 hospitals in Arizona, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$299
Chargemaster (median)
$186
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$186
Medicare pays
$98
Typical cash range: $179 – $419. The median cash price is about 3.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Queen Community Hospital | Bisbee, AZ | $149 | $81 | — | 124 min | 14.7% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $449 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
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. 🍼 = CMS Birthing-Friendly hospital. 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.