Prices at 7 hospitals in Arizona, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$6,144
Chargemaster (median)
$6,460
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,236
Medicare pays
$745
$5,319$6,969
Median cash $6,144 · Medicare $745 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $5,319 – $6,969. The median cash price is about 8.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $5,113 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
| Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center | Globe, AZ | $7,175 | $5,515 | ★ 2/5 | 113 min | 15.8% |
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.