Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $402 — 29% below the US median ($568), roughly 3.1× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $159 | $256 | ★ 3/5 | 236 min | — |
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $172 | $208 | ★ 3/5 | 266 min | — |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $633 | — | ★ 5/5 | 202 min | — |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,441 | $270 | — | 150 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 September 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 $402 — about 3.1× the Medicare rate ($128). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($257).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $661 list price could save about $258 (39%).
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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