Prices at 7 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $7,822 — 52% above the US median ($5,154), roughly 3.6× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield, MA | $4,910 | $510 | ★ 2/5 | 275 min | — |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | $10,735 | $7,474 | ★ 5/5 | 288 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 $7,822 — about 3.6× the Medicare rate ($2,161). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($4,323).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $9,612 list price could save about $1,789 (19%).
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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