Prices at 3 hospitals in Newark, NJ, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$329
Chargemaster (median)
$1,109
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$351
Medicare pays
$118
$266$393
Median cash $329 · Medicare $118 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $266 – $393. The median cash price is about 2.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $250 | $351 | ★ 4/5 | 176 min | 16.0% |
| The University Hospital | Newark, NJ | $408 | $357 | ★ 1/5 | 294 min | 15.6% |
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.