Prices at 3 hospitals in Washington DC, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $70 — 69% above the US median ($41), roughly 4.4× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC | $67 | $67 | ★ 3/5 | 365 min | — |
| Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington, DC | $70 | $60 | ★ 1/5 | 222 min | — |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC | $122 | $112 | ★ 3/5 | 377 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 $70 — about 4.4× the Medicare rate ($16). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($32).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $103 list price could save about $33 (32%).
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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