Prices at 4 hospitals in Rhode Island, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$52,142
Chargemaster (median)
$86,903
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$39,498
Medicare pays
$1,511
Typical cash range: $52,142 – $52,142. The median cash price is about 34.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County Hospital Inc | Wakefield, RI | $52,142 | $39,320 | ★ 4/5 | 204 min | 14.6% |
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.