Prices at 5 hospitals in Miami, FL, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $4,364 — 150% above the US median ($1,742), roughly 22.2× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Kendall Hospital | Miami, FL | $1,254 | $402 | ★ 4/5 | 126 min | — |
| Baptist Hospital of Miami | Miami, FL | $4,364 | $2,522 | ★ 5/5 | 236 min | — |
| South Miami Hospital | Miami, FL | $4,364 | $2,494 | ★ 4/5 | 196 min | — |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | Miami, FL | $4,364 | $2,522 | ★ 5/5 | 179 min | — |
| North Shore Medical Center | Miami, FL | $11,223 | $248 | ★ 1/5 | 180 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 $4,364 — about 22.2× the Medicare rate ($197). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($393).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,714 list price could save about $2,350 (35%).
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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