Prices at 10 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,555 — 13% above the US median ($3,152), roughly 17.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Hospital | Hyannis, MA | $1,220 | $4,250 | ★ 2/5 | 201 min | — |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton | Brighton, MA | $3,555 | $3,863 | ★ 3/5 | 146 min | — |
| Emerson Hospital | W Concord, MA | $4,874 | $3,387 | ★ 5/5 | 208 min | — |
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 October 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 $3,555 — about 17.4× the Medicare rate ($204). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($408).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,499 list price could save about $2,944 (45%).
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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