Prices at 5 hospitals in Rochester, NY, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$3,440
Chargemaster (median)
$4,108
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$3,492
Medicare pays
$294
$3,286$3,833
Median cash $3,440 · Medicare $294 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $3,286 – $3,833. The median cash price is about 11.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Specialty Hospital | Rochester, NY | $3,286 | $3,492 | — | — | — |
| Unity Hospital | Rochester, NY | $3,286 | $3,492 | ★ 2/5 | 294 min | 15.3% |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $3,593 | $297 | ★ 2/5 | 237 min | 15.8% |
| Strong Memorial Hospital | Rochester, NY | $3,935 | $4,599 | ★ 3/5 | 240 min | 15.0% |
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.