Prices at 6 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$37,695
Chargemaster (median)
—
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$26,281
Medicare pays
$18,054
Typical cash range: $34,688 – $40,703.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $33,936 | $27,503 | ★ 3/5 | 243 min | 13.9% |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $41,454 | $31,292 | ★ 3/5 | 265 min | 14.9% |
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.