Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospitals Voluntary non-profit - Private

Tufts Medical Center

800 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, MA 02111

CMS Overall Rating ★★☆☆☆

How this hospital's prices compare 114 procedures scored

2.0×

the fair BaseRate, typically

well above the fair price

Across 114 shoppable procedures, Tufts Medical Center typically charges well above the fair BaseRate — among the priciest in the state. 95 of them run 30%+ above the fair BaseRate.

Where it's most above the fair price

MRI, brain (with and without contrast) fair $590 → $2,326 3.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) fair $393 → $1,427 3.6×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) fair $718 → $2,565 3.6×

How we calculate the BaseRate →

Tufts Medical Center publishes prices for 117 shoppable procedures in Boston, MA. It's classified by CMS as Acute Care Hospitals (Voluntary non-profit - Private). CMS rates it 2/5 stars, and 80% of patients would recommend it.

Facility Overview

Setting: rural Bed Count: 364 Beds Teaching Status: Teaching Hospital Annual Discharges: 17,157

Patient Experience

Recommendation Rate: 80% High Patient Rating: 76% ER Wait Time (Med): 211 min Readmission Rate: worse

Pricing & Transparency

Procedures Mapped: 117 codes Typical vs Fair BaseRate: 2.0× Price File In Index: Yes MRF Version: 3.0.0

Prices at Tufts 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
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$1,909	$2,326	$590	3.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$1,142	$1,427	$393	3.6×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,796	$2,565	$718	3.6×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$283	$404	$116	3.5×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$432	$560	$171	3.3×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$387	$522	$162	3.2×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$431	$443	$139	3.2×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,342	$1,086	$355	3.1×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$184	$263	$90	2.9×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,026	$780	$285	2.7×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$453	$426	$159	2.7×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$224	$320	$121	2.7×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,114	$1,592	$606	2.6×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$170	$187	$72	2.6×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$178	$157	$62	2.6×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$291	$293	$117	2.5×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$1,133	$1,329	$544	2.4×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$490	$435	$178	2.4×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$702	$881	$373	2.4×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$875	$792	$337	2.3×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$93	$133	$58	2.3×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$502	$448	$197	2.3×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$368	$399	$181	2.2×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$490	$417	$189	2.2×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$78	$105	$48	2.2×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$233	$245	$113	2.2×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$368	$396	$187	2.1×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$368	$396	$187	2.1×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$856	$881	$418	2.1×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$62	$59	$28	2.1×
Sleep study (overnight, in lab) CPT Code: `95810`	$2,250	$3,073	$1,527	2.0×
Care planning with family CPT Code: `90887`	$400	$245	$125	2.0×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$220	$280	$147	1.9×
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$2,697	$1,880	$1,066	1.8×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$233	$203	$117	1.7×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$233	$196	$113	1.7×
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$407	$291	$172	1.7×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$69	$48	$29	1.7×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	$5,618	$7,958	$4,985	1.6×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$212	$196	$125	1.6×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$368	$280	$187	1.5×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,743	$2,250	$1,540	1.5×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$1,142	$612	$420	1.5×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$212	$300	$222	1.3×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$263	$306	$228	1.3×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	$34,850	$24,684	$18,692	1.3×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$814	$390	$299	1.3×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$71	$101	$85	1.2×
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	$37,816	$30,711	$29,984	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$160	$204	$205	1.0×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$551	$133	$135	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	$35,465	$18,515	$18,767	1.0×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,811	$1,115	$1,147	1.0×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$934	$330	$340	1.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$367	$138	$146	0.9×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	$25,927	$18,212	$19,241	0.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	$12,248	$7,840	$8,315	0.9×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$435	$196	$212	0.9×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$191	$200	$216	0.9×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$49	$33	$37	0.9×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,478	$261	$298	0.9×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$319	$119	$169	0.7×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$240	$84	$134	0.6×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$177	$59	$123	0.5×
Psychological testing evaluation CPT Code: `96136`	$357	$54	$121	0.4×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$73	—	$53	—
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$301	$29	$132	unverified
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$136	—	$69	—
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$35	—	$58	—
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$43	—	$30	—
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$95	—	$113	—
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$27	—	$20	—
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$157	—	$63	—
Psychological testing by technician CPT Code: `96138`	$16	—	$221	—
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$155	—	$70	—
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$13	—	$9	—
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$12	—	$9	—
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$204	—	$118	—
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$54	—	$32	—
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$25	—	$20	—
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$42	—	$28	—
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$18	—	$12	—
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$377	—	$247	—
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$8	—	$5	—
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$35	—	$59	—
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,770	—	$1,807	—
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$107	—	$55	—
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$64	—	—	—
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$57	—	$48	—
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$46	—	$31	—
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$32	—	$24	—
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$133	—	$56	—
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$35	—	$25	—
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$642	—	$165	—
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$6	—	$4	—
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,052	—	$1,278	—
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$15	—	$11	—
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$49	—	$59	—
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$13	—	$10	—
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$127	—	$57	—
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$17	—	$13	—
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$17	—	$12	—
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$37	—	$27	—
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$11	—	$7	—
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$176	—	$64	—
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$22	—	$17	—
Review of medical records for care CPT Code: `90889`	$130	—	—	—
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$25	—	$18	—
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$13	—	$9	—
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$11	—	$7	—
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$11	—	$7	—
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$193	—	$136	—
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$178	—	$64	—
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$214	—	$114	—
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$20	—	$16	—
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$21	—	$18	—
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$19	—	$15	—