Prices at 3 hospitals in Maryland, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $3,173 — 65% below the US median ($9,144), roughly 2.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | $3,033 | $1,549 | ★ 5/5 | 228 min | — |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Silver Spring, MD | $3,173 | $508 | ★ 2/5 | 314 min | — |
| Holy Cross Germantown Hospital | Germantown, MD | $3,173 | $508 | ★ 1/5 | 233 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 $3,173 — about 2.4× the Medicare rate ($1,300). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,601).
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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