Prices at 8 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $2,136 — 29% below the US median ($2,995), roughly 2.9× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton | Brighton, MA | $1,215 | $2,295 | ★ 3/5 | 146 min | — |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Boston, MA | $2,136 | $2,466 | — | 174 min | — |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston, MA | $5,618 | $4,213 | ★ 2/5 | 208 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 $2,136 — about 2.9× the Medicare rate ($745). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,490).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,848 list price could save about $712 (25%).
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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