Prices at 13 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $225 — 137% above the US median ($95), roughly 6.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Boston, MA | $107 | $71 | — | 174 min | — |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton | Brighton, MA | $145 | $87 | ★ 3/5 | 146 min | — |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | $160 | $120 | ★ 2/5 | 208 min | — |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | Brockton, MA | $167 | $86 | ★ 3/5 | 208 min | — |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | Cambridge, MA | $225 | $225 | ★ 3/5 | 153 min | — |
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | Leominster, MA | $332 | $160 | ★ 3/5 | 253 min | — |
| Umass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital | Southbridge, MA | $332 | $160 | ★ 3/5 | 209 min | — |
| Umass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital | Marlborough, MA | $332 | $160 | ★ 2/5 | 226 min | — |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus | Worcester, MA | $332 | $160 | ★ 3/5 | 291 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 $225 — about 6.9× the Medicare rate ($33). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($65).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $322 list price could save about $97 (30%).
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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