Prices at 5 hospitals in Baltimore, MD, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$85
Chargemaster (median)
$86
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$87
Medicare pays
$12
Typical cash range: $26 – $91.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | $26 | — | ★ 3/5 |
| Va Maryland Healthcare System – Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $26 | — | ★ 2/5 |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $85 | $86 | ★ 4/5 |
| Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $85 | $87 | ★ 3/5 |
| Medstar Union Memorial Hospital | Baltimore, MD | $94 | $96 | ★ 5/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.