Prices at 6 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,283
Chargemaster (median)
$3,283
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,750
Medicare pays
$1,164
Typical cash range: $3,283 – $3,283. The median cash price is about 2.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield, MA | $3,283 | $348 | ★ 2/5 | 278 min | 15.7% |
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.