Prices at 3 hospitals in Boston, MA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$72
Chargemaster (median)
$96
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$67
$72$149
Median cash $72 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $72 – $149.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham And Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | $72 | $62 | ★ 5/5 | 309 min | 14.9% |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $72 | $67 | ★ 5/5 | 283 min | 14.3% |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | $168 | $116 | ★ 2/5 | 211 min | 17.2% |
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.