Prices at 3 hospitals in El Paso, TX, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$64
Chargemaster (median)
$318
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$467
Medicare pays
$189
Typical cash range: $64 – $64. The median cash price is about 0.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center Of El Paso | El Paso, TX | $64 | $289 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.4% |
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.