Prices at 6 hospitals in Bronx, NY, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $544 — 55% below the US median ($1,220), roughly 4.0× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronxcare Hospital Center | Bronx, NY | $290 | $160 | ★ 1/5 | 186 min | — |
| Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx, NY | $798 | $157 | ★ 3/5 | 193 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 $544 — about 4.0× the Medicare rate ($136). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($273).
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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