Prices at 4 hospitals in Miami, FL, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $563 — 97% above the US median ($285), roughly 15.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital of Miami | Miami, FL | $503 | $334 | ★ 5/5 | 235 min | 15.1% |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | Miami, FL | $503 | $334 | ★ 5/5 | 186 min | 15.0% |
| South Miami Hospital | Miami, FL | $623 | $319 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | 15.3% |
| North Shore Medical Center | Miami, FL | $2,267 | $108 | ★ 1/5 | 176 min | 17.5% |
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. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $563 — about 15.7× the Medicare rate ($36). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($72).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $866 list price could save about $303 (35%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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