Prices at 7 hospitals in Massachusetts, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $4,464 — 21% above the US median ($3,681), roughly 9.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton | Brighton, MA | $1,607 | $2,762 | ★ 3/5 | 146 min | — |
| Emerson Hospital | W Concord, MA | $7,322 | $4,017 | ★ 5/5 | 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 $4,464 — about 9.4× the Medicare rate ($475). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($949).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,666 list price could save about $2,202 (33%).
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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