Prices at 3 hospitals in Syracuse, NY, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$36,604
Chargemaster (median)
—
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$30,191
Medicare pays
$18,054
Typical cash range: $36,604 – $36,604. The median cash price is about 2.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center | Syracuse, NY | $36,604 | $24,101 | ★ 2/5 | 228 min | 16.2% |
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.