Prices at 5 hospitals in Arizona, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$4,215
Chargemaster (median)
$4,736
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$1,600
Medicare pays
$126
Typical cash range: $4,215 – $4,215. The median cash price is about 33.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $4,215 | — | ★ 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.