Prices at 13 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,512
Chargemaster (median)
$4,682
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,542
Medicare pays
$914
Typical cash range: $2,484 – $9,919.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield, MA | $1,995 | $224 | ★ 2/5 | 278 min | 15.7% |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc | Oak Bluffs, MA | $2,693 | $2,531 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | 17.0% |
| Brigham And Women Faulkner Hospital | Jamaica Plain, MA | $3,512 | $1,542 | ★ 5/5 | 255 min | 14.1% |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $3,512 | $1,542 | ★ 5/5 | 283 min | 14.3% |
| Brigham And Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | $3,512 | $1,542 | ★ 5/5 | 309 min | 14.9% |
| Cape Cod Hospital | Hyannis, MA | $5,964 | $958 | ★ 2/5 | 202 min | 16.5% |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | $8,033 | $5,564 | ★ 2/5 | 211 min | 17.2% |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | Cambridge, MA | $14,321 | $10 | ★ 3/5 | 164 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.