Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private

Boston Medical Center

1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, Boston, MA 02118

CMS Overall Rating ★★★☆☆

How this hospital's prices compare 112 procedures scored

0.8×

the fair BaseRate, typically

below the fair price

Across 112 shoppable procedures, Boston Medical Center typically charges below the fair BaseRate — a relatively affordable hospital. 5 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

Neurobehavioral status check fair $314 → $620 2.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) fair $662 → $911 1.4×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Boston Medical Center publishes prices for 120 shoppable procedures in Boston, MA. It's classified by CMS as Acute Care Hospitals (Voluntary non-profit - Private). CMS rates it 3/5 stars, and 74% of patients would recommend it.

Facility Overview

Setting: rural Bed Count: 442 Beds Teaching Status: Teaching Hospital Annual Discharges: 21,870

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 74% High Patient Rating: 71% ER Wait Time (Med): 241 min Readmission Rate: same

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 120 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 0.8× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Boston Medical Center

Every shoppable procedure, ranked by how far its price sits above the fair BaseRate. Fair BaseRate is the modeled typical charge; vs Fair is how many times higher this hospital's price is.

Search Procedures & Codes

Procedure & Code	Cash Price	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs Fair
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$437	$620	$314	2.0×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,310	$911	$662	1.4×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$188	$155	$122	1.3×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$248	$280	$222	1.3×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$280	$155	$136	1.1×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,007	$350	$326	1.1×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	$3,425	$4,029	$3,751	1.1×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	$8,000	$16,084	$15,208	1.1×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$673	$589	$560	1.1×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$2,953	$4,776	$4,584	1.0×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,563	$1,892	$1,842	1.0×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$285	$155	$152	1.0×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,582	$1,453	$1,448	1.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,454	$1,124	$1,133	1.0×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	$2,455	$3,953	$3,999	1.0×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$186	$105	$106	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$172	$133	$136	1.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$638	$326	$341	1.0×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$350	$124	$132	0.9×
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	$1,322	$2,842	$3,030	0.9×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$248	$105	$112	0.9×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$753	$305	$326	0.9×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$997	$1,101	$1,178	0.9×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$242	$101	$109	0.9×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$256	$101	$109	0.9×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$226	$101	$109	0.9×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$134	$143	$155	0.9×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$216	$101	$110	0.9×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$75	$64	$70	0.9×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$263	$101	$111	0.9×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$186	$105	$115	0.9×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$98	$75	$83	0.9×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$278	$187	$208	0.9×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$230	$124	$139	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$32	$32	$37	0.9×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$1,694	$1,197	$1,414	0.8×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,065	$283	$335	0.8×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$23	$23	$27	0.8×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$483	$128	$152	0.8×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$127	$114	$137	0.8×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$843	$861	$1,033	0.8×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,685	$413	$500	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$437	$121	$149	0.8×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$312	$89	$111	0.8×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,124	$214	$268	0.8×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$457	$121	$152	0.8×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,815	$291	$372	0.8×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$165	$55	$70	0.8×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,076	$291	$374	0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,257	$214	$277	0.8×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,066	$291	$376	0.8×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$545	$121	$158	0.8×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$856	$128	$168	0.8×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$2,685	$424	$560	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,150	$128	$172	0.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$997	$128	$172	0.7×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,246	$128	$173	0.7×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,083	$128	$173	0.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$957	$128	$173	0.7×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$74	$40	$55	0.7×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$144	$48	$67	0.7×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$432	$132	$183	0.7×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$21	$5	$7	0.7×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$329	$109	$156	0.7×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$151	$42	$62	0.7×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$99	$40	$62	0.6×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$50	$19	$30	0.6×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$151	$38	$60	0.6×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$13	$5	$8	0.6×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$151	$38	$61	0.6×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$127	$32	$51	0.6×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$49	$20	$32	0.6×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$107	$34	$55	0.6×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$144	$28	$46	0.6×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$11	$4	$7	0.6×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$27	$7	$11	0.6×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$13	$5	$8	0.6×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$48	$16	$26	0.6×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$147	$34	$56	0.6×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$66	$18	$30	0.6×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$43	$14	$23	0.6×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$72	$31	$52	0.6×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$40	$14	$23	0.6×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$49	$11	$18	0.6×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$32	$7	$12	0.6×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$13	$4	$7	0.6×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$27	$7	$12	0.6×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$32	$10	$17	0.6×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$14	$5	$8	0.6×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$45	$15	$26	0.6×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$36	$23	$39	0.6×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$17	$3	$5	0.6×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$55	$9	$15	0.6×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$78	$11	$19	0.6×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$19	$5	$9	0.6×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$21	$6	$10	0.6×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$64	$9	$16	0.6×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$42	$9	$16	0.5×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$29	$8	$15	0.5×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$13	$2	$4	0.5×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$121	$46	$114	0.4×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	$92	$48	$120	0.4×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$143	$42	$110	0.4×
Behavioral health living support HCPCS Code: `H2019`	$10	$10	$26	0.4×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$37	$15	$46	0.3×
Behavioral health assessment HCPCS Code: `H0001`	$45	$28	$118	0.2×
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$245	$42	$233	0.2×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$64	$18	$109	0.2×
Behavioral health day program HCPCS Code: `H2012`	$72	—	$122	—
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$45	—	$87	unverified
Behavioral health residential care HCPCS Code: `H0011`	$163	—	$377	unverified
Behavioral health day treatment HCPCS Code: `H0010`	$119	—	$348	—
Community mental health services HCPCS Code: `H0038`	$5	—	$21	—
Behavioral health outpatient services HCPCS Code: `H2015`	$9	—	$30	—
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$114	—	$196	unverified
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$166	—	$197	unverified
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$166	—	$204	unverified
Residential mental health treatment HCPCS Code: `H2036`	$194	—	—	—
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$129	—	$196	unverified
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	$51	—	$104	unverified