Comparing cash prices at two hospitals on the 7 procedures both publish. Start over ·
Highland Hospital is cheaper overall — its cash prices run about 69% lower than Unity Hospital (median across 7 shared procedures), winning on 5 of them.
Unity Hospital
Rochester, NY
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
62% recommend · ER wait 299 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 2
Rochester, NY
CMS rating ★★☆☆☆
62% recommend · ER wait 299 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 2
Highland Hospital
Rochester, NY
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
72% recommend · ER wait 304 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 5
Rochester, NY
CMS rating ★★★☆☆
72% recommend · ER wait 304 min
🍼 Birthing-Friendly
cheaper on 5
| Procedure | Unity Hospital | Highland Hospital | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $12,158 | $9,052 | $7,552 |
| Knee replacement | $48,160 | $23,841 | $18,054 |
| Lower back (lumbar) spinal fusion | $78,921 | $46,642 | $1,511 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $46,517 | $20,895 | $15,506 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $64 | $94 | $20 |
| Vaginal delivery | $6,242 | $7,149 | $5,487 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $32,226 | $15,010 | $11,645 |
Green = lower cash price. Source: hospitals' machine-readable files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.