Most variable procedure prices
For each procedure: the lowest and highest discounted cash price any US hospital in our data publishes, and how many times over the cheapest the priciest is.
| Procedure | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest cash | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove spine lamina >2 thrc | 88 | $951.06 | $6,996.90 | $14,481.60 | 15.2× |
| Lamie bx/exc idrl spine lesn lmbr 63282 | 31 | $1,238.38 | $4,650.40 | $18,833.75 | 15.2× |
| Pouch high output 2pc 50mm red | 63 | $2.40 | $10.83 | $36.50 | 15.2× |
| Below knee sus/seal sleeve | 82 | $78.40 | $237.84 | $1,191.94 | 15.2× |
| Inj. insulin (fiasp) | 43 | $16.80 | $177.00 | $255.29 | 15.2× |
| Self-meas bp 2 readg bid 30d | 21 | $3.08 | $11.30 | $46.80 | 15.2× |
| Shoe metatarsal bar wedge ro | 87 | $24.80 | $69.03 | $376.37 | 15.2× |
| Ftl cgen abnor 3 proteins | 83 | $699.06 | $2,712.50 | $10,606.20 | 15.2× |
| Incise skull/brain surgery | 84 | $795.96 | $7,181.20 | $12,067.12 | 15.2× |
| Hepatitis g dna quant | 72 | $27.72 | $57.63 | $420.00 | 15.2× |
| Legion pneumo dna quant | 72 | $27.72 | $57.63 | $420.00 | 15.2× |
| Remove/revise male sling | 81 | $486.64 | $5,163.20 | $7,372.68 | 15.2× |
| Remove eye lesion | 89 | $499.58 | $4,867.20 | $7,564.00 | 15.1× |
| Packing strips, non-impreg | 25 | $3.21 | $6.24 | $48.60 | 15.1× |
| Rechanneling of artery | 17 | $941.82 | $2,213.55 | $14,253.60 | 15.1× |
| Repair umbilical lesion | 40 | $3,027.86 | $6,916.28 | $45,806.40 | 15.1× |
| Glucagon tolerance panel | 88 | $30.36 | $115.70 | $459.20 | 15.1× |
| Mlt fam grp bhv train 1st 60 | 71 | $13.20 | $57.12 | $198.90 | 15.1× |
| Sars-cov-2 antb quantitative | 135 | $17.39 | $56.57 | $262.00 | 15.1× |
| Removal of tear gland | 80 | $639.32 | $5,028.80 | $9,632.00 | 15.1× |
| Testosterone response panel | 84 | $33.88 | $129.60 | $509.60 | 15.0× |
| Resection of elbow joint | 80 | $530.86 | $4,350.00 | $7,968.80 | 15.0× |
| Optical endomicroscpy interp | 45 | $18.66 | $86.40 | $280.00 | 15.0× |
| Trans shoe caliper plate new | 65 | $58.37 | $217.22 | $875.24 | 15.0× |
| Exc coa w/direct anastomosis | 12 | $757.90 | $1,785.98 | $11,364.00 | 15.0× |
| Impres&prep paltl lft prosth | 87 | $647.68 | $3,837.72 | $9,696.70 | 15.0× |
| Ablate heart dysrhythm focus | 14 | $978.56 | $2,312.34 | $14,631.46 | 15.0× |
| Aspiration orbital contents | 108 | $457.60 | $3,514.71 | $6,839.00 | 14.9× |
| Reconstr lwr jaw segment | 83 | $622.82 | $6,547.81 | $9,307.20 | 14.9× |
| Exc constrict ring finger w/mlt z-plasties 26596 | 107 | $504.46 | $3,821.05 | $7,537.60 | 14.9× |
| Hemoglobin copper sulfate | 100 | $1.88 | $8.80 | $28.08 | 14.9× |
| Unlisted laps px ureter | 87 | $3,600.80 | $6,376.26 | $53,713.88 | 14.9× |
| Glucagon tolerance panel | 72 | $33.44 | $69.69 | $498.40 | 14.9× |
| Removal neck/armpit lesion 38555 | 96 | $635.80 | $5,339.00 | $9,475.20 | 14.9× |
| Lso r post pnl sj-t9 pre cst | 147 | $99.20 | $326.82 | $1,478.23 | 14.9× |
| Correction claw finger other | 89 | $535.04 | $3,839.54 | $7,968.80 | 14.9× |
| Vag hyst w/enterocele compl 58294 | 86 | $751.30 | $5,468.70 | $11,183.20 | 14.9× |
| Cath indw foley 3 way | 159 | $12.18 | $41.20 | $181.20 | 14.9× |
| Hered rta do gen seq 15 | 81 | $357.79 | $657.70 | $5,321.60 | 14.9× |
| Knee joint drop lock ea jnt | 139 | $46.46 | $175.45 | $690.90 | 14.9× |
| Inj, trivisc 1 mg | 46 | $4.98 | $6.67 | $74.02 | 14.9× |
| Esd endoscopy or colonoscopy | 98 | $461.33 | $4,440.75 | $6,853.80 | 14.9× |
| Tot estradiol response panel | 84 | $36.96 | $140.80 | $548.80 | 14.8× |
| Surgical opening of throat | 76 | $460.68 | $2,133.48 | $6,839.00 | 14.8× |
| Insert tandem cuff | 78 | $2,004.00 | $22,279.50 | $29,719.20 | 14.8× |
| Hc hearing aid chck monarl | 102 | $17.60 | $48.75 | $261.00 | 14.8× |
| Pelvic control band & belt u | 81 | $153.20 | $500.58 | $2,271.00 | 14.8× |
| Med serv 10pm-8am 24 hr fac | 29 | $4.83 | $39.20 | $71.50 | 14.8× |
| Remove iris and lesion | 90 | $541.42 | $4,760.49 | $8,013.60 | 14.8× |
| Craniofacial approach skull | 10 | $1,525.92 | $3,241.94 | $22,561.91 | 14.8× |
| Plasmaprotein fract,5%,250ml | 75 | $33.30 | $123.83 | $491.40 | 14.8× |
| Neutron beam tx complex | 56 | $148.80 | $684.54 | $2,195.20 | 14.8× |
| Repair of low back nerves | 71 | $849.64 | $7,088.41 | $12,532.80 | 14.8× |
| Sim ang w/prs cath rad emb | 102 | $2,972.67 | $17,010.60 | $43,847.96 | 14.8× |
| Rmvl left heart vent thor inscn ecmo | 74 | $290.72 | $1,086.60 | $4,283.20 | 14.7× |
| Revision of tricuspid valve | 9 | $1,487.42 | $3,465.62 | $21,909.60 | 14.7× |
| Antigen therapy services | 113 | $17.01 | $96.72 | $250.32 | 14.7× |
| Inj, eculizumab-aeeb, 2 mg | 29 | $41.49 | $610.56 | $610.56 | 14.7× |
| Tyms gene com variants | 107 | $82.25 | $192.29 | $1,209.60 | 14.7× |
| Treat chest lining | 24 | $491.92 | $3,888.00 | $7,233.60 | 14.7× |
| Ligation upper jaw artery | 84 | $531.74 | $3,724.63 | $7,817.45 | 14.7× |
| So vest canvas/web pre ots | 116 | $94.70 | $256.54 | $1,391.56 | 14.7× |
| Platelet survival | 75 | $362.40 | $545.61 | $5,324.00 | 14.7× |
| Transfer of spinal muscle | 71 | $542.52 | $4,268.80 | $7,968.80 | 14.7× |
| Inj, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg | 61 | $332.57 | $3,382.69 | $4,878.89 | 14.7× |
| Cabg venous & art 5 vein graft 33522 | 33 | $442.86 | $1,918.40 | $6,493.60 | 14.7× |
| Lung volume reduction 32491 | 16 | $899.58 | $2,141.40 | $13,188.80 | 14.7× |
| Ol dig e/m svc 21+ min | 62 | $8.12 | $52.20 | $119.00 | 14.7× |
| Ndsc hrv uxtr art 1 sgm cab | 56 | $104.94 | $426.40 | $1,536.60 | 14.6× |
| Lengthen radius & ulna | 71 | $701.36 | $7,968.80 | $10,259.20 | 14.6× |
| Release spinal cord lumbar | 25 | $967.34 | $3,609.60 | $14,114.50 | 14.6× |
| Knee cap medial or lateral p | 61 | $65.65 | $104.54 | $956.98 | 14.6× |
| Acth stimulation panel | 84 | $51.48 | $173.60 | $750.40 | 14.6× |
| Lap revise/remv eltrd antrum | 73 | $1,002.95 | $11,533.76 | $14,616.42 | 14.6× |
| Knee joint cam lock each joi | 86 | $74.40 | $250.91 | $1,084.00 | 14.6× |
| Provox xtraflange 17fr | 25 | $41.60 | $84.23 | $606.00 | 14.6× |
| Outrigger | 71 | $70.00 | $123.81 | $1,018.76 | 14.6× |
| Absorpt drg > 48 sq in without b | 50 | $1.54 | $7.76 | $22.41 | 14.6× |
| Hc hearing aid exam one ear | 84 | $31.35 | $150.00 | $456.17 | 14.6× |
| Rib gusset (elastic) each | 73 | $52.40 | $161.95 | $761.14 | 14.5× |
| Pcv21 vaccine im | 122 | $162.00 | $415.01 | $2,352.65 | 14.5× |
| Pre-tibial shell molded to p | 88 | $302.82 | $661.30 | $4,397.00 | 14.5× |
| Remove middle ear nerve | 79 | $506.44 | $4,067.20 | $7,352.80 | 14.5× |
| Calcitonin stimul panel | 72 | $53.24 | $110.91 | $772.80 | 14.5× |
| Lengthening of thigh tendons | 81 | $549.78 | $4,499.12 | $7,968.80 | 14.5× |
| Metyrapone panel | 72 | $60.28 | $125.80 | $873.60 | 14.5× |
| Ol dig e/m svc 11-20 min | 62 | $5.11 | $35.00 | $74.00 | 14.5× |
| Irrigation sphenoid sinus | 81 | $472.80 | $3,062.80 | $6,839.00 | 14.5× |
| Autopsy (necropsy) gross | 26 | $122.85 | $767.20 | $1,771.20 | 14.4× |
| Hepatitis g dna dir probe | 84 | $14.10 | $40.17 | $203.28 | 14.4× |
| Pre-plan 3d model w/ccta | 92 | $264.00 | $1,203.94 | $3,802.50 | 14.4× |
| Appl modality 1+lllt po pain | 161 | $16.05 | $57.60 | $231.12 | 14.4× |
| Luspatercept-aamt 25 mg subcutaneous solution | 289 | $5,371.98 | $22,771.63 | $77,340.72 | 14.4× |
| Repair/graft eye lesion | 88 | $564.96 | $6,076.38 | $8,131.20 | 14.4× |
| Revise eye sockets | 82 | $981.64 | $7,000.36 | $14,111.20 | 14.4× |
| Fusion of spermatic ducts | 81 | $652.96 | $4,081.37 | $9,385.60 | 14.4× |
| Gel-one | 178 | $400.20 | $1,561.21 | $5,750.00 | 14.4× |
| Open ablate liver tumor cryo | 36 | $916.74 | $3,046.40 | $13,162.20 | 14.4× |
| P-32 chromic phos ther per mci | 80 | $120.54 | $290.64 | $1,730.00 | 14.4× |
| Aldosterone suppression eval | 86 | $82.72 | $315.20 | $1,187.20 | 14.4× |