Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $126 — 35% below the US median ($194), roughly 3.7× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $68 | $128 | ★ 3/5 | 236 min | — |
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $74 | $128 | ★ 3/5 | 266 min | — |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $179 | — | ★ 5/5 | 202 min | — |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $1,204 | $127 | — | 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 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 $126 — about 3.7× the Medicare rate ($34). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($67).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $261 list price could save about $135 (52%).
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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