Prices at 5 hospitals in Bronx, NY, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$2,289
Chargemaster (median)
$2,659
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,087
Medicare pays
$371
Typical cash range: $2,289 – $2,289. The median cash price is about 6.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $2,289 | $566 | ★ 3/5 | 200 min | 15.5% |
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.