Prices at 3 hospitals in Delaware, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$19,910
Chargemaster (median)
$29,499
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$12,125
$19,321$30,626
Median cash $19,910 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $19,321 – $30,626.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital | Wilmington, DE | $19,174 | $16,082 | ★ 3/5 | 194 min | 14.8% |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | Seaford, DE | $19,910 | $8,168 | ★ 3/5 | 167 min | 15.4% |
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes, DE | $33,305 | — | ★ 3/5 | 174 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.