Prices at 4 hospitals in Philadelphia, PA, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,509
Chargemaster (median)
$3,005
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$2,052
Medicare pays
$540
$1,477$5,542
Median cash $3,509 · Medicare $540 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $1,477 – $5,542. The median cash price is about 6.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Health- Northeast | Philadelphia, PA | $968 | $273 | ★ 2/5 | 290 min | 15.4% |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | $6,050 | $2,498 | ★ 3/5 | 269 min | 15.4% |
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.
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