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Below is what hospitals in Massachusetts charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 3 hospitals in Massachusetts run from $49 to $1,264. The typical hospital charges $1,141. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $1,141
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
3 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA | $49Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $115 | Lowest price of any hospital | — | $115 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,141Insurance typically pays $91Sticker price $1,141 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $91 | $1,141 |
| Brigham And Women'S Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $1,264Insurance typically pays $631Sticker price $1,686 | Highest price of any hospital | $631 | $1,686 |
Procedure code 93289. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.