Prices at 3 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$133
Chargemaster (median)
$472
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$138
Medicare pays
$47
$125$197
Median cash $133 · Medicare $47 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $125 – $197. The median cash price is about 2.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $123 | $151 | ★ 3/5 | 243 min | 13.9% |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $133 | $125 | ★ 3/5 | 265 min | 14.9% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $213 | — | ★ 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.
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