Prices at 4 hospitals in New York, NY, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,197
Chargemaster (median)
$6,300
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,054
Medicare pays
$371
Typical cash range: $1,197 – $1,197. The median cash price is about 3.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyu Langone Hospitals | New York, NY | $1,197 | $1,020 | ★ 5/5 | 206 min | 13.1% |
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.