Prices at 3 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$18
Chargemaster (median)
$58
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$11
Medicare pays
$9
$16$42
Median cash $18 · Medicare $9 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $16 – $42. The median cash price is about 2.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $16 | $11 | ★ 3/5 | 265 min | 14.9% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $18 | $12 | ★ 3/5 | 243 min | 13.9% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $48 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
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.