Prices at 6 hospitals in Baltimore, MD, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,593
Chargemaster (median)
$1,625
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,282
Medicare pays
$334
Typical cash range: $1,033 – $2,462.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | $1,000 | $1,021 | ★ 5/5 |
| Mercy Medical Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | $1,067 | — | ★ 3/5 |
| Va Maryland Healthcare System – Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $1,067 | — | ★ 2/5 |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $2,119 | $2,163 | ★ 3/5 |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $2,353 | $2,401 | ★ 4/5 |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $2,571 | $2,623 | ★ 5/5 |
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.
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