Prices at 4 hospitals in Miami, FL, from their machine-readable files.
Cash / self-pay (median)
$31
Chargemaster (median)
$48
Insurer-negotiated (median)
$14
Medicare pays
$11
$31$81
Median cash $31 · Medicare $11 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Typical cash range: $31 – $81. The median cash price is about 2.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Miami Hospital | Miami, FL | $31 | $13 | ★ 4/5 | 195 min | 15.3% |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | Miami, FL | $31 | $14 | ★ 5/5 | 186 min | 15.0% |
| Baptist Hospital Of Miami | Miami, FL | $31 | $14 | ★ 5/5 | 235 min | 15.1% |
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital | Miami, FL | $102 | $14 | ★ 4/5 | 127 min | 15.7% |
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.