Prices at 3 hospitals in Washington DC, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $14,228 — 58% above the US median ($8,993), roughly 2.5× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC | $11,243 | $10,827 | ★ 3/5 | 400 min | 14.4% |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC | $17,213 | $10,827 | ★ 3/5 | 371 min | 14.7% |
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 $14,228 — about 2.5× the Medicare rate ($5,803). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($11,607).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $21,889 list price could save about $7,661 (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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