Prices at 3 hospitals in Washington DC, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$1,843
Chargemaster (median)
$2,703
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$989
Medicare pays
$186
Typical cash range: $1,160 – $2,099.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC | $989 | $989 | ★ 3/5 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC | $1,843 | $1,646 | ★ 3/5 |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington, DC | $2,162 | $873 | ★ 1/5 |
CMS rating = the hospital’s overall star rating (1–5) from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” means not rated. Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.