Prices at 4 hospitals in Miami, FL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$156
Chargemaster (median)
$201
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$21
Medicare pays
$17
$58$166
Median cash $156 · Medicare $17 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $58 – $166. The median cash price is about 9.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Miami Hospital | Miami, FL | $21 | $19 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | 15.3% |
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital | Miami, FL | $146 | $34 | ★ 4/5 | 127 min | 15.7% |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | Miami, FL | $166 | $21 | ★ 5/5 | 186 min | 15.0% |
| Baptist Hospital Of Miami | Miami, FL | $166 | $21 | ★ 5/5 | 235 min | 15.1% |
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.