Prices at 4 hospitals in Brooklyn, NY, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$885
Chargemaster (median)
$885
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$4,914
Medicare pays
$273
Typical cash range: $885 – $885. The median cash price is about 3.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maimonides Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | $885 | — | ★ 2/5 | 206 min | 17.2% |
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.