Prices at 4 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $109 — 66% below the US median ($318), roughly 2.8× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $98 | $125 | ★ 3/5 | 243 min | 13.9% |
| Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $106 | $122 | ★ 3/5 | 265 min | 14.9% |
| Honorhealth Tempe Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $112 | $153 | — | 163 min | 15.0% |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix, AZ | $221 | — | ★ 5/5 | 199 min | 14.1% |
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 July 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 $109 — about 2.8× the Medicare rate ($39). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($77).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $312 list price could save about $203 (65%).
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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