Prices at 3 hospitals in Mesa, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $257 — 35% below the US median ($396), roughly 4.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $213 | $363 | ★ 2/5 | — | 14.4% |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $257 | $363 | ★ 2/5 | 266 min | 13.9% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $266 | $369 | ★ 2/5 | 269 min | 15.1% |
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 July 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 $257 — about 4.5× the Medicare rate ($57). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($113).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $751 list price could save about $494 (66%).
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