How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute?

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA currently has 98 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.5× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile General Acute Care Hospital Updated: 2026-04-01

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215 · 98 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.49×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +49% above the fair benchmark (1.49×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

83/100 · Corroborated

83/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 3% of the Time

File Completeness100

Price Logic83

Peer Alignment62

Clean Billing65

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup · Check Safety

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.7× to 1.6× Medicare, divergence 0.94×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.49× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#38 of 53 in MA · 69th State Percentile#2,616 of 3,385 in U.S. · 77th National Percentile

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.34× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 3% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (8.0% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.49× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.43× Fair BaseRate (1.7× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.66×) jump +16% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.43×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 10.6× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.7× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.94× Divergence

1.6× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+16% Upper Tail

Q25 1.34× · Q50 1.43× · Q75 1.66×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.7× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.8× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

2.5× MedicareFair

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.2× MedicareFair

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

2.0× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

3% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 98 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$2,519	$2,519	$981	2.6×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,707	$1,707	$1,256	1.4×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$2,685	$1,609	$987	1.6×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	—	$1,252	$855	1.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$2,058	$969	$583	1.7×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,461	$942	$498	1.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$2,431	$619	$448	1.4×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$4,465	$619	$511	1.2×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,452	$423	$272	1.6×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$1,738	$423	$303	1.4×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$3,020	$423	$338	1.3×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$3,436	$423	$343	1.2×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$3,014	$423	$369	1.1×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$392	$433	$110	unverified
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$429	$458	$123	unverified
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$429	$388	$201	1.9×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	—	$383	$231	1.7×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,377	$311	$242	1.3×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$1,670	$311	$258	1.2×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$218	$276	$87	3.2×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	—	$236	$128	1.8×
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) CPT Code: `93000`	$200	$200	$25	8.0×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	—	$180	$100	1.8×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$282	$185	$110	1.7×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$651	$185	$112	1.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$546	$185	$126	1.5×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$653	$185	$130	1.4×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$654	$185	$132	1.4×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$629	$185	$134	1.4×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$688	$195	$148	1.3×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,045	$185	$160	1.2×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,140	$185	$163	1.1×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,421	$185	$166	1.1×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,354	$185	$167	1.1×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,525	$185	$168	1.1×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,528	$185	$169	1.1×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$305	$154	$92	1.7×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$333	$154	$92	1.7×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$356	$154	$92	1.7×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$378	$154	$93	1.7×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$380	$154	$93	1.7×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$372	$154	$93	1.7×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$405	$154	$93	1.7×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$377	$154	$93	1.7×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$182	$128	$64	2.0×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$440	$142	$123	1.2×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$600	$116	$86	1.3×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$698	$698	$203	3.4×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	—	$399	$140	unverified
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$367	$367	$27	13.6×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$685	$294	$111	2.6×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$189	$189	$18	10.5×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$184	$184	$56	3.3×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$155	$155	$15	10.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$127	$133	$46	2.9×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$96	$96	$8	12.0×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$110	$110	$39	2.8×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$114	$114	$11	unverified
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$75	$75	$7	10.7×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	—	$78	$51	1.5×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	—	$67	$45	1.5×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$87	$87	$9	unverified
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$125	$48	$33	1.5×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$155	$54	$38	1.4×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	—	$52	$38	1.4×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$50	$5	$3	1.7×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$56	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$44	$6	$4	1.5×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$63	$9	$6	1.5×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$182	$29	$20	1.4×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$119	$13	$9	1.4×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$131	$20	$14	1.4×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$157	$20	$14	1.4×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$192	$27	$19	1.4×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$232	$44	$31	1.4×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$145	$48	$35	1.4×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	—	$37	$27	1.4×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	—	$46	$34	1.4×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$155	$54	$40	1.4×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$147	$50	$38	1.3×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$71	$71	$116	0.6×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$45	$45	$48	0.9×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$45	$45	$49	0.9×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$40	$40	$49	0.8×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$56	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$44	$6	$4	1.5×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$71	$10	$7	1.4×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$83	$10	$7	1.4×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$101	$14	$10	1.4×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$50	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$51	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$157	$22	$16	1.4×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$143	$15	$11	1.4×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	—	$19	$14	1.4×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$114	$12	$9	1.3×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$27	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$56	$6	$5	1.2×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	—	$22	$35	0.6×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 98 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 8.0%

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CMS CCN: 220162

CPT 45378

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Fair BaseRate™ $981

Medicare Rate $950

Self-Pay Cash $2,519

Insurer Median $2,519

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $269 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $269

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (8.0% of gross = $269).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $840 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($2,519) Beats Your Bill

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $2,519 (vs. $2,519 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$2,378 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $981 Fair BaseRate ($950 Medicare)

Your bill ($3,359) is $2,378 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($981) and 3.5× the $950 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 042263040

Filing Period: 196204

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (8.0% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Price Index: 1.04× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$65,827U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share2.3%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 83/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 220162 EIN 042263040

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