Prices at 4 hospitals in Brooklyn, NY, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$6,685
Chargemaster (median)
$6,685
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,112
Medicare pays
$300
Typical cash range: $6,685 – $6,685. The median cash price is about 22.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Hospital Center – Downtown Campus | Brooklyn, NY | $6,685 | $423 | ★ 2/5 | 193 min | 16.4% |
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.