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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rplcm oi implt sk tc esp<100 | 81 | $2,705.30 | $22,958.00 | $33,453.55 | 12.4× |
| Exc excessive skin hip | 84 | $553.08 | $3,994.09 | $6,839.00 | 12.4× |
| Treat trigeminal nerve | 96 | $553.96 | $3,754.40 | $6,839.00 | 12.3× |
| Thawing cryopresrved embryo | 81 | $76.38 | $326.15 | $942.50 | 12.3× |
| Replacement aortic valve opn | 25 | $1,546.16 | $6,208.80 | $19,069.60 | 12.3× |
| Exc abd tum 5 cm or less 49203 | 19 | $749.76 | $3,865.50 | $9,238.50 | 12.3× |
| Oxymorphone hcl injection | 5 | $7.08 | $19.11 | $87.23 | 12.3× |
| Drain chst dry seal exp thorastat | 128 | $27.36 | $119.43 | $336.85 | 12.3× |
| Revise thumb tendon | 83 | $556.16 | $3,591.33 | $6,839.00 | 12.3× |
| Esophagoscopy lesion removal | 109 | $576.96 | $3,484.00 | $7,090.20 | 12.3× |
| Radical resection sternum 21630 | 34 | $812.02 | $2,982.40 | $9,977.57 | 12.3× |
| Adhesive, liquid or equal | 62 | $3.92 | $14.40 | $48.10 | 12.3× |
| Pituitary evaluation panel | 73 | $382.36 | $799.68 | $4,687.20 | 12.3× |
| Resect tibia tumor | 22 | $1,093.18 | $4,499.12 | $13,385.35 | 12.2× |
| Reconstruction of eyelid | 81 | $558.58 | $4,462.45 | $6,839.00 | 12.2× |
| Suspension sleeve lower ext | 80 | $75.60 | $251.38 | $925.49 | 12.2× |
| Phone e/m phys/qhp 11-20 min | 37 | $29.00 | $155.60 | $355.00 | 12.2× |
| Brachytx, non-str, ha, p-103 | 46 | $75.82 | $122.08 | $927.00 | 12.2× |
| Inj, daptomycin (baxter) | 17 | $0.15 | $1.83 | $1.83 | 12.2× |
| Heart revascularize (tmr) | 17 | $944.46 | $4,129.86 | $11,513.60 | 12.2× |
| Opn tx depress front sinus fx 21343 | 23 | $667.92 | $3,723.20 | $8,139.99 | 12.2× |
| Ped home apnea mntr dl&alys | 87 | $137.00 | $296.92 | $1,668.50 | 12.2× |
| Excision of esophagus lesion | 43 | $364.48 | $3,908.80 | $4,438.20 | 12.2× |
| Shoe sole wedge between sole | 69 | $37.70 | $107.24 | $458.62 | 12.2× |
| Shoe outflare wedge | 76 | $37.70 | $107.24 | $458.62 | 12.2× |
| Repair of anal sphincter | 84 | $562.76 | $3,816.64 | $6,839.00 | 12.2× |
| Resect hip/pelv tum 5 cm/> | 97 | $1,123.98 | $6,311.00 | $13,654.00 | 12.1× |
| Removal of eye | 90 | $793.32 | $6,247.03 | $9,632.00 | 12.1× |
| Test socket below knee | 82 | $185.20 | $535.15 | $2,248.45 | 12.1× |
| Th/wght bear quad-lat brim m | 81 | $472.80 | $1,695.23 | $5,730.43 | 12.1× |
| Gc stocking waistlngth 30-40 | 14 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $636.00 | 12.1× |
| Tray trach basic clean/care ster | 17 | $0.44 | $0.57 | $5.33 | 12.1× |
| Nfct ds bv&vaginitis dna alg | 202 | $128.10 | $400.00 | $1,551.64 | 12.1× |
| Biopsy oocyte polar body <=5 | 83 | $187.28 | $1,120.00 | $2,267.20 | 12.1× |
| Drain shoulder bursa 23031 | 119 | $612.03 | $3,322.80 | $7,408.50 | 12.1× |
| Incise inner ear nerve | 9 | $1,072.28 | $2,186.35 | $12,976.80 | 12.1× |
| Drng ovary abscess perqt 58822 | 51 | $399.96 | $2,161.64 | $4,839.60 | 12.1× |
| Fluocinolone acetonide implt | 125 | $10,939.05 | $30,686.32 | $132,209.70 | 12.1× |
| Sho lift taper to metatarsal | 91 | $39.90 | $111.14 | $482.21 | 12.1× |
| Gel cap app device for trach | 34 | $8.88 | $70.00 | $107.28 | 12.1× |
| Extended steel shank | 79 | $39.47 | $111.44 | $476.77 | 12.1× |
| Srs cran les simple addl | 34 | $135.30 | $719.20 | $1,634.10 | 12.1× |
| Exc trchntr pr ulc flp clsr | 92 | $566.72 | $2,837.09 | $6,839.00 | 12.1× |
| Init/sub psych care m 1st 30 | 79 | $23.54 | $94.34 | $284.00 | 12.1× |
| Esphg dstl 2/3 w/laps moblj 43287 | 52 | $1,865.55 | $7,128.80 | $22,500.96 | 12.1× |
| Xcapsl ctrc rmvl w/ecp | 74 | $2,133.33 | $4,760.49 | $25,716.91 | 12.1× |
| Cytopath tbs c/v select | 88 | $11.88 | $36.80 | $143.21 | 12.1× |
| Opn tx nasomax fx w/graft | 24 | $675.40 | $2,694.40 | $8,139.99 | 12.1× |
| Unlstd laps px mat care&dlvr | 56 | $3,600.80 | $5,741.00 | $43,334.17 | 12.0× |
| Revise circulation to head | 19 | $1,337.60 | $7,891.02 | $16,091.40 | 12.0× |
| Plastic mold recipro hip & c | 73 | $1,004.40 | $3,850.61 | $12,082.42 | 12.0× |
| Ko w/adj jt rot cntrl molded | 57 | $617.50 | $2,237.20 | $7,420.00 | 12.0× |
| Lacer molded to patient mode | 129 | $266.28 | $775.69 | $3,198.38 | 12.0× |
| Revasc evasc fpvt st athrec sf 1st | 184 | $7,289.26 | $32,513.04 | $87,498.45 | 12.0× |
| Irrigation syringe | 19 | $1.80 | $3.60 | $21.60 | 12.0× |
| Explore/drain eye socket | 78 | $802.78 | $6,311.00 | $9,632.00 | 12.0× |
| Replant forearm complete | 11 | $2,011.02 | $17,913.59 | $24,109.66 | 12.0× |
| Ustekinumab 45 mg/0.5 ml subcutaneous solution | 243 | $12,940.35 | $51,633.07 | $154,889.53 | 12.0× |
| Ligation of salivary duct | 83 | $683.80 | $4,558.89 | $8,181.60 | 12.0× |
| Afo molded plas rig ant tib | 92 | $612.00 | $1,903.70 | $7,320.91 | 12.0× |
| Electrical bone stim 20974 | 53 | $26.50 | $61.91 | $316.80 | 12.0× |
| Rsect hip tum incl femur | 31 | $1,268.52 | $10,735.20 | $15,161.60 | 12.0× |
| Ligation of inf vena cava | 153 | $851.20 | $5,983.35 | $10,158.40 | 11.9× |
| Exc excessive skin buttock | 84 | $576.62 | $3,386.84 | $6,876.80 | 11.9× |
| Incision of hip bones | 14 | $979.00 | $7,413.38 | $11,673.60 | 11.9× |
| Revision of hip bones | 25 | $1,054.46 | $8,420.80 | $12,572.80 | 11.9× |
| Revision of hip bone | 13 | $905.96 | $7,413.38 | $10,793.60 | 11.9× |
| Contact lens gas permeable | 33 | $300.00 | $1,192.80 | $3,573.60 | 11.9× |
| Ganciclovir long act implant | 14 | $5,768.70 | $68,716.05 | $68,716.05 | 11.9× |
| Repair penis | 70 | $574.64 | $2,424.12 | $6,839.00 | 11.9× |
| Esophageal lengthening add on code 43338 | 22 | $574.60 | $6,837.60 | $6,837.60 | 11.9× |
| Restorigin 1 sq cm | 45 | $16.80 | $171.12 | $199.88 | 11.9× |
| Phone e/m phys/qhp 21-30 min | 35 | $42.50 | $187.00 | $505.00 | 11.9× |
| Femoral lgth sock fx or equa | 118 | $42.00 | $126.42 | $498.92 | 11.9× |
| Pild/placebo control clin tr | 38 | $840.80 | $7,907.11 | $9,977.57 | 11.9× |
| Shorten/lengthen thighs | 4 | $831.60 | $869.40 | $9,861.60 | 11.9× |
| Revision of kidney/ureter | 24 | $858.66 | $7,056.00 | $10,175.20 | 11.9× |
| Lefort ii anterior intrusion | 71 | $1,008.04 | $6,966.64 | $11,933.60 | 11.8× |
| Treat slipped epiphysis | 15 | $693.22 | $3,342.87 | $8,196.80 | 11.8× |
| Control nose/throat bleeding comp req hospital 42971 | 28 | $280.50 | $907.20 | $3,315.85 | 11.8× |
| Implant 11 volt lithium-ion backup battery for controller pocket | 246 | $729.20 | $1,754.00 | $8,607.20 | 11.8× |
| Positional change of finger | 79 | $850.30 | $7,907.11 | $10,035.20 | 11.8× |
| Treat slipped epiphysis | 12 | $416.68 | $3,342.87 | $4,915.20 | 11.8× |
| Unlisted all/immlg svc/px | 48 | $9.45 | $28.98 | $111.44 | 11.8× |
| Photchmtx tar&uvb/ptrltm&uvb | 121 | $56.87 | $176.00 | $670.29 | 11.8× |
| Treat slipped epiphysis | 13 | $574.42 | $3,342.87 | $6,768.80 | 11.8× |
| Dermal filler injection(s) | 44 | $240.80 | $2,024.70 | $2,837.09 | 11.8× |
| Fluorodopa f-18 diag per mci | 58 | $498.62 | $4,070.21 | $5,870.49 | 11.8× |
| Incise skull for treatment | 85 | $1,012.88 | $7,181.20 | $11,922.40 | 11.8× |
| Ar gene known famil variant | 83 | $122.32 | $304.59 | $1,437.15 | 11.7× |
| Fxn gene known famil variant | 83 | $122.32 | $304.59 | $1,437.15 | 11.7× |
| Lso sag-co shell pnl pre ots | 38 | $623.61 | $3,065.30 | $7,323.86 | 11.7× |
| Impres&prep def obt prosth | 84 | $826.10 | $4,558.89 | $9,696.70 | 11.7× |
| Implant neuroelectrodes | 9 | $618.20 | $1,521.49 | $7,255.34 | 11.7× |
| Verteporfin injection | 115 | $2,357.63 | $3,077.48 | $27,653.75 | 11.7× |
| Wedge resect of lung diag 32507 | 48 | $94.38 | $381.60 | $1,106.40 | 11.7× |
| Remove bladder/revise tract | 28 | $1,186.46 | $4,885.60 | $13,888.20 | 11.7× |
| Frozen blood prep | 95 | $86.37 | $209.50 | $1,010.54 | 11.7× |
| Repair lung hernia 32800 | 30 | $580.80 | $2,303.20 | $6,783.20 | 11.7× |
| Scr c/v cyto,thinlayer,rescr | 97 | $18.04 | $54.40 | $210.65 | 11.7× |