Prices at 3 hospitals in Washington DC, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,717 — 70% above the US median ($2,189), roughly 20.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC | $3,186 | $2,843 | ★ 3/5 | 365 min | — |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC | $3,717 | $2,745 | ★ 3/5 | 377 min | — |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington, DC | $4,231 | $2,267 | ★ 1/5 | 222 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 $3,717 — about 20.8× the Medicare rate ($178). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($357).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,289 list price could save about $1,572 (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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