Prices at 5 hospitals in Rochester, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $314 — 74% below the US median ($1,190), roughly 1.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Hospital | Rochester, NY | $314 | $267 | ★ 2/5 | 294 min | 15.3% |
| Unity Specialty Hospital | Rochester, NY | $314 | $267 | — | — | — |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $392 | $200 | ★ 2/5 | 237 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. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $314 — about 1.0× the Medicare rate ($323). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($646).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $392 list price could save about $78 (20%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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