Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114 · Acute care hospital · Emergency room
These are Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -'s own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 27, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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Emergency room
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency room visit, level 5 (most severe) CPT 99285 | $892.50 | $1,190.00 | $587.88 – $868.70 |
Office visits
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient, about 20 to 29 minutes CPT 99213 | $177.75 | $237.00 | $68.78 – $179.84 |
| Office visit, established patient, about 40 to 54 minutes CPT 99215 | $341.25 | $455.00 | $150.01 – $941.10 |
| Office visit, established patient, brief (often a nurse) CPT 99211 | $124.50 | $166.00 | $84.99 – $153.03 |
Imaging
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view CPT 74018 | $105.00 | $140.00 | $71.68 – $167.59 |
| Chest X-ray, 1 view CPT 71045 | $105.00 | $140.00 | $71.68 – $167.59 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views CPT 71046 | $105.00 | $140.00 | $71.68 – $167.59 |
| CT angiogram of the chest (checks for lung clots) CPT 71275 | $1,623.75 | $2,165.00 | $516.52 – $941.10 |
| CT angiogram of the head CPT 70496 | $2,263.50 | $3,018.00 | $201.74 – $2,203.14 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, with contrast CPT 74177 | $1,097.25 | $1,463.00 | $385.88 – $1,730.92 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis, without contrast CPT 74176 | $684.00 | $912.00 | $230.56 – $1,072.75 |
| CT scan of the chest, with contrast CPT 71260 | $1,103.25 | $1,471.00 | $201.74 – $1,073.83 |
| CT scan of the chest, without contrast CPT 71250 | $907.50 | $1,210.00 | $112.51 – $883.30 |
| CT scan of the head, without contrast CPT 70450 | $687.75 | $917.00 | $112.51 – $750.32 |
| CT scan of the sinuses or face, without contrast CPT 70486 | $939.00 | $1,252.00 | $112.51 – $913.96 |
| MRI of the brain, without and with contrast CPT 70553 | $2,542.50 | $3,390.00 | $385.88 – $2,474.70 |
| MRI of the brain, without contrast CPT 70551 | $1,957.50 | $2,610.00 | $230.56 – $1,905.30 |
| MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), without contrast CPT 72146 | $1,735.50 | $2,314.00 | $230.56 – $1,689.22 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine), without contrast CPT 72141 | $1,731.00 | $2,308.00 | $230.56 – $1,684.84 |
| Ultrasound of the neck or thyroid CPT 76536 | $338.25 | $451.00 | $112.51 – $360.14 |
Lab tests
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048 | $287.25 | $383.00 | $8.46 – $279.59 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) CPT 36415 | $3.75 | $5.00 | $2.56 – $77.87 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) test CPT 86140 | $83.25 | $111.00 | $5.18 – $81.03 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025 | $75.00 | $100.00 | $7.77 – $77.87 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated CPT 85027 | $89.25 | $119.00 | $6.47 – $86.87 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053 | $447.00 | $596.00 | $10.56 – $435.08 |
| COVID-19 PCR test CPT 87635 | $112.50 | $150.00 | $51.31 – $109.50 |
| Ferritin (iron stores) test CPT 82728 | $136.50 | $182.00 | $13.63 – $132.86 |
| Free T4 (thyroid) test CPT 84439 | $99.00 | $132.00 | $9.02 – $96.36 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test CPT 83036 | $125.25 | $167.00 | $9.71 – $121.91 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test CPT 86803 | $156.00 | $208.00 | $11.99 – $151.84 |
| Iron test CPT 83540 | $23.25 | $31.00 | $6.47 – $77.87 |
| Lipid panel, cholesterol and triglycerides CPT 80061 | $219.00 | $292.00 | $13.39 – $213.16 |
| Liver function panel CPT 80076 | $215.25 | $287.00 | $8.17 – $209.51 |
| Magnesium test CPT 83735 | $136.50 | $182.00 | $6.70 – $132.86 |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), clotting test CPT 85730 | $47.25 | $63.00 | $6.01 – $77.87 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG), quantitative CPT 84702 | $54.75 | $73.00 | $15.05 – $77.87 |
| Prothrombin time (PT/INR), clotting test CPT 85610 | $47.25 | $63.00 | $4.06 – $77.87 |
| Sed rate (ESR) test CPT 85652 | $47.25 | $63.00 | $2.70 – $77.87 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) CPT 84443 | $169.50 | $226.00 | $16.80 – $164.98 |
| Urinalysis, automated, with microscope CPT 81001 | $27.75 | $37.00 | $3.17 – $77.87 |
| Urinalysis, automated, without microscope CPT 81003 | $7.50 | $10.00 | $2.25 – $77.87 |
| Urine pregnancy test CPT 81025 | $72.75 | $97.00 | $6.52 – $77.87 |
| Vitamin B12 test CPT 82607 | $202.50 | $270.00 | $15.08 – $197.10 |
| Vitamin D test CPT 82306 | $693.00 | $924.00 | $29.60 – $674.52 |
Heart
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECG tracing only (no interpretation) CPT 93005 | $135.75 | $181.00 | $70.53 – $137.34 |
Surgery
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ear tubes, under general anesthesia CPT 69436 | $1,805.25 | $2,407.00 | $1,151.19 – $1,826.43 |
| Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic CPT 31231 | $606.75 | $809.00 | $163.97 – $613.87 |
| Septoplasty (nasal septum repair) CPT 30520 | $1,350.00 | $1,800.00 | $921.60 – $1,365.84 |
Hospital stays
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition, fluid or electrolyte disorder, without major complications MS-DRG 641 | $14,569.18 | $19,425.58 | $8,879.26 – $10,433.37 |
| Pneumonia, with complications MS-DRG 194 | $8,265.17 | $11,020.23 | $9,195.32 – $10,804.75 |
| Sepsis, with major complications MS-DRG 871 | $25,975.63 | $34,634.17 | $22,163.93 – $26,373.27 |
| Sepsis, without major complications MS-DRG 872 | $40,377.85 | $53,837.14 | $11,675.85 – $13,719.44 |
| Skin infection (cellulitis), without major complications MS-DRG 603 | $12,181.32 | $16,241.76 | $9,936.97 – $13,250.70 |
| Stomach and digestive disorders (gastroenteritis), without major complications MS-DRG 392 | $12,996.38 | $17,328.51 | $8,895.24 – $10,452.14 |
Eye
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract removal with lens implant CPT 66984 | $2,392.50 | $3,190.00 | $1,633.28 – $2,420.57 |
| Laser treatment of clouding after cataract surgery (YAG) CPT 66821 | $1,558.50 | $2,078.00 | $496.18 – $1,576.79 |
Eye and ear
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing test, comprehensive CPT 92557 | $476.25 | $635.00 | $185.79 – $463.55 |
Sleep
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep study with CPAP titration CPT 95811 | $1,829.25 | $2,439.00 | $1,208.09 – $2,419.64 |
| Sleep study, overnight in a sleep lab CPT 95810 | $1,775.25 | $2,367.00 | $1,208.09 – $2,419.64 |
Lungs
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirometry (breathing test) CPT 94010 | $185.25 | $247.00 | $126.46 – $274.62 |
Therapy
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual therapy, 15 minutes CPT 97140 | $89.25 | $119.00 | $30.27 – $250.20 |
| Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity CPT 97161 | $201.00 | $268.00 | $109.20 – $222.40 |
| Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity CPT 97162 | $201.00 | $268.00 | $109.20 – $222.40 |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, 15 minutes CPT 97110 | $163.50 | $218.00 | $32.11 – $222.40 |
Infusions and injections
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle CPT 96372 | $93.75 | $125.00 | $64.00 – $120.70 |
| IV hydration, each additional hour CPT 96361 | $60.75 | $81.00 | $41.47 – $818.35 |
| IV push injection of a drug, first CPT 96374 | $221.25 | $295.00 | $110.41 – $378.10 |
| IV push injection, each additional drug CPT 96375 | $102.75 | $137.00 | $54.79 – $103.96 |
Drugs
| Service | Cash price | Gross charge | Insurer rates (min – max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J1100 | not posted | ? – $941.10 | |
| Fentanyl injection, per 0.1 mg HCPCS J3010 | $2.25 | $3.00 | $1.54 – $2.19 |
| Ketorolac (Toradol) injection, per 15 mg HCPCS J1885 | not posted | ? – $1.48 | |
| Midazolam (Versed) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2250 | not posted | ? – $941.10 | |
| Ondansetron (Zofran) injection, per 1 mg HCPCS J2405 | not posted | ? – $941.10 |
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