Prices at 6 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,954
Chargemaster (median)
$4,342
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$6,100
Medicare pays
$966
Typical cash range: $1,954 – $1,954. The median cash price is about 2.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center-brighton | Brighton, MA | $1,954 | $4,163 | ★ 3/5 | 148 min | 16.4% |
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.