Prices at 19 hospitals in Arizona, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $13,951 — 82% above the US median ($7,668), roughly 9.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley Er & Hospital | Gilbert, AZ | $8,832 | — | — | — | — |
| Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $13,042 | $5,495 | — | — | — |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $14,859 | — | ★ 5/5 | 202 min | — |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center | Lake Havasu City, AZ | $20,493 | — | ★ 3/5 | 233 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 September 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 $13,951 — about 9.9× the Medicare rate ($1,410). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,821).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $19,626 list price could save about $5,675 (29%).
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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