Prices at 4 hospitals in Miami, FL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$242
Chargemaster (median)
$373
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$41
Medicare pays
$14
$240$681
Median cash $242 · Medicare $14 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $240 – $681. The median cash price is about 17.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | Miami, FL | $240 | $41 | ★ 5/5 | 186 min | 15.0% |
| Baptist Hospital Of Miami | Miami, FL | $240 | $41 | ★ 5/5 | 235 min | 15.1% |
| South Miami Hospital | Miami, FL | $245 | $40 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | 15.3% |
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital | Miami, FL | $868 | $182 | ★ 4/5 | 127 min | 15.7% |
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.