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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crnec stpl sctj cmprn/dcmprn | 10 | $1,197.46 | $2,907.40 | $7,199.40 | 6.0× |
| Removal of brain abscess | 11 | $1,364.00 | $3,307.68 | $8,200.40 | 6.0× |
| Excise intrspinl lesion thrc | 27 | $1,294.92 | $4,874.40 | $7,779.20 | 6.0× |
| Remove vert idrl body crvcl | 9 | $1,465.20 | $3,554.16 | $8,801.00 | 6.0× |
| Remove & treat brain lesion | 9 | $1,184.48 | $2,877.22 | $7,113.60 | 6.0× |
| Decompressive craniotomy | 28 | $1,483.46 | $5,584.80 | $8,907.60 | 6.0× |
| Sermorelin acetate injection | 20 | $2.60 | $14.00 | $15.60 | 6.0× |
| Set-up cardiovert-defibrill | 74 | $218.40 | $373.29 | $1,309.75 | 6.0× |
| Crnec/crnot drg icr abs ittl | 10 | $1,324.62 | $3,221.64 | $7,937.80 | 6.0× |
| Intracranial vessel surgery | 9 | $1,361.14 | $3,306.05 | $8,148.40 | 6.0× |
| Crnec sopl sctj 1+crnl nrv | 8 | $1,313.40 | $3,189.15 | $7,862.40 | 6.0× |
| Craniectomy or craniotomy for drng inf 61315 | 30 | $1,288.76 | $4,852.00 | $7,709.00 | 6.0× |
| Resect/excise cranial lesion | 13 | $1,489.84 | $3,642.90 | $8,906.30 | 6.0× |
| Partial removal of larynx | 10 | $1,329.68 | $2,751.71 | $7,948.20 | 6.0× |
| Excise intrspinl lesion crvl | 23 | $1,296.46 | $4,875.20 | $7,748.00 | 6.0× |
| Bx/exc idrl spine lesn crvl | 27 | $1,318.68 | $4,980.80 | $7,875.40 | 6.0× |
| Tprnl balo cntnc dev uni | 71 | $2,534.19 | $9,945.60 | $15,127.45 | 6.0× |
| Repair of skull & brain | 24 | $875.38 | $3,346.40 | $5,223.40 | 6.0× |
| Transtemporal approach/skull | 10 | $1,470.26 | $3,246.44 | $8,772.40 | 6.0× |
| Relieve cranial pressure 61345 | 17 | $1,274.46 | $4,553.40 | $7,599.80 | 6.0× |
| Initial care training 30 m | 59 | $28.60 | $49.89 | $170.50 | 6.0× |
| Crnec sopl xpl/dcmpr crl nrv | 12 | $1,258.40 | $3,053.50 | $7,498.40 | 6.0× |
| Lamie bx/exc idrl spine lesn thrc 63281 | 32 | $1,309.00 | $4,925.60 | $7,797.40 | 6.0× |
| Remove vert xdrl body thrlmb | 22 | $1,360.26 | $5,114.40 | $8,099.00 | 6.0× |
| Craniectomy/craniotomy expl 61304 | 31 | $1,023.66 | $3,863.20 | $6,086.60 | 5.9× |
| Craniectomy/craniotomy tx penet wound brain 61571 | 30 | $1,242.78 | $4,670.40 | $7,389.20 | 5.9× |
| Arthrp w/prostc lunate | 68 | $2,969.20 | $15,152.74 | $17,653.66 | 5.9× |
| Rep perf anoper/vestib fistu | 21 | $767.14 | $2,981.60 | $4,560.40 | 5.9× |
| Post op service lvrs min 6 | 72 | $275.79 | $948.13 | $1,636.08 | 5.9× |
| Inj fosnetupitant, palonoset | 75 | $553.46 | $1,110.99 | $3,279.30 | 5.9× |
| Crnec/crnot ittl xdrl/sdrl | 24 | $1,139.60 | $4,294.40 | $6,734.00 | 5.9× |
| Excision of skull/sutures | 9 | $1,496.88 | $3,639.94 | $8,845.20 | 5.9× |
| Remove colloid cyst w/scope | 11 | $1,179.64 | $2,877.58 | $6,968.00 | 5.9× |
| Remove foreign body brain | 23 | $1,167.98 | $4,387.20 | $6,892.60 | 5.9× |
| Battery pneum vad replacemnt | 33 | $374.55 | $1,547.84 | $2,209.66 | 5.9× |
| Induced abortion 1+njx hyst | 8 | $362.78 | $803.79 | $2,139.80 | 5.9× |
| Excise intrspinl lesion scrl | 21 | $1,166.88 | $4,381.60 | $6,882.20 | 5.9× |
| Rho(d) immune globulin (rhig) human full dose im | 88 | $74.73 | $172.80 | $440.04 | 5.9× |
| Revision of knee joint | 68 | $3,000.40 | $12,555.20 | $17,653.66 | 5.9× |
| Mt bone graft microvasc | 11 | $1,695.98 | $7,413.38 | $9,977.57 | 5.9× |
| Transcondylar approach/skull | 12 | $1,806.42 | $4,572.23 | $10,613.20 | 5.9× |
| Implant brain electrodes | 9 | $990.88 | $2,410.94 | $5,821.40 | 5.9× |
| Incise skull/sutures | 9 | $1,067.66 | $2,601.80 | $6,263.40 | 5.9× |
| Excision of skull/sutures | 9 | $1,175.46 | $2,867.45 | $6,890.00 | 5.9× |
| Replace brain cavity shunt | 24 | $693.88 | $2,624.00 | $4,066.40 | 5.9× |
| Drainage of spinal cyst | 10 | $1,078.66 | $2,631.26 | $6,320.60 | 5.9× |
| Resect/excise cranial lesion | 13 | $2,023.34 | $4,882.85 | $11,840.40 | 5.9× |
| Remove brain tumor w/scope | 13 | $1,307.90 | $3,192.48 | $7,651.80 | 5.9× |
| Lam w/cordotomy 1stg thrc | 8 | $1,070.30 | $2,609.79 | $6,260.80 | 5.8× |
| Bx/exc idrl spine lesn scrl | 23 | $1,189.54 | $4,463.20 | $6,957.60 | 5.8× |
| Afo tib fx cast plaster mold | 65 | $957.60 | $1,656.82 | $5,600.40 | 5.8× |
| Implant brain electrodes | 9 | $954.80 | $2,331.47 | $5,579.60 | 5.8× |
| Cast sup lng leg ped fbrgls | 80 | $16.56 | $87.36 | $96.72 | 5.8× |
| Crnop skull defect>5 cm diam | 33 | $715.44 | $2,706.40 | $4,178.20 | 5.8× |
| Endoskel knee-shin mnl lock | 64 | $691.76 | $1,097.21 | $4,039.62 | 5.8× |
| Ak/knee disartic pelvic band | 64 | $116.99 | $185.56 | $683.17 | 5.8× |
| Gallium ga-68 dotatoc | 34 | $125.36 | $135.00 | $732.00 | 5.8× |
| Cryopreservation oocyte(s) | 87 | $187.28 | $368.68 | $1,091.66 | 5.8× |
| Revise circulation to head | 12 | $1,584.88 | $3,830.70 | $9,237.00 | 5.8× |
| Establish brain cavity shunt | 12 | $861.08 | $2,104.22 | $5,015.40 | 5.8× |
| Bur hol/trph drg brn abs/cst | 21 | $844.80 | $2,067.27 | $4,914.00 | 5.8× |
| Docetaxel (docivyx), 1 mg | 49 | $49.08 | $108.86 | $285.35 | 5.8× |
| Repair of anal sphincter | 8 | $416.02 | $979.32 | $2,418.00 | 5.8× |
| Partial removal of larynx | 11 | $1,279.30 | $2,654.29 | $7,428.20 | 5.8× |
| Subtemporal cranial dcmprn | 11 | $900.68 | $2,208.33 | $5,228.60 | 5.8× |
| Drainage of spinal cyst | 12 | $885.06 | $2,164.09 | $5,137.60 | 5.8× |
| Tetanus ig im | 39 | $120.00 | $250.88 | $696.06 | 5.8× |
| Off base opioid tx, 60 m | 49 | $84.66 | $190.13 | $490.96 | 5.8× |
| Removal of brain lesion | 10 | $1,032.02 | $2,521.52 | $5,982.60 | 5.8× |
| Dissect brain w/scope | 12 | $952.38 | $2,321.68 | $5,519.80 | 5.8× |
| Incise spinal cord tract(s) | 9 | $997.26 | $2,438.35 | $5,774.60 | 5.8× |
| Tp53 gene known famil vrnt | 86 | $203.28 | $395.40 | $1,175.85 | 5.8× |
| Ost urine pch w b/bltin conv | 31 | $2.90 | $2.90 | $16.75 | 5.8× |
| Remove aneurysm sinus | 11 | $2,029.06 | $4,960.16 | $11,707.80 | 5.8× |
| Bx/exc xdrl spine lesn scrl | 22 | $997.70 | $3,737.60 | $5,751.20 | 5.8× |
| Electrogastrography w/test | 76 | $140.87 | $385.45 | $811.20 | 5.8× |
| Treat skull fracture | 30 | $796.62 | $2,984.80 | $4,583.80 | 5.8× |
| Apomorphine hydrochloride | 49 | $109.03 | $174.99 | $626.31 | 5.7× |
| Orbitocranial approach/skull | 12 | $1,950.30 | $4,643.15 | $11,200.80 | 5.7× |
| Clamp neck artery | 10 | $851.40 | $2,085.35 | $4,888.00 | 5.7× |
| Crnop w/autograft<5 cm diam | 10 | $782.76 | $1,918.68 | $4,492.80 | 5.7× |
| Rep perf anoper fistu | 20 | $345.18 | $1,345.60 | $1,981.20 | 5.7× |
| Fusion of facial/other nerve | 9 | $762.52 | $1,628.26 | $4,375.80 | 5.7× |
| Inj, taliglucerace alfa 10 u | 57 | $612.45 | $1,573.27 | $3,505.56 | 5.7× |
| Partial removal of larynx | 11 | $1,184.70 | $2,462.69 | $6,778.20 | 5.7× |
| Replace socket below knee | 42 | $2,351.45 | $5,212.25 | $13,450.85 | 5.7× |
| Release of skull seams | 9 | $930.60 | $2,280.16 | $5,304.00 | 5.7× |
| Repair of spinal herniation | 8 | $1,157.64 | $2,836.34 | $6,591.00 | 5.7× |
| Proton trmt intermediate | 91 | $1,393.98 | $4,402.28 | $7,935.20 | 5.7× |
| Proton treatment complex | 82 | $1,393.98 | $5,474.00 | $7,935.20 | 5.7× |
| Alefacept | 2 | $37.63 | $37.63 | $214.20 | 5.7× |
| Partial removal of larynx | 10 | $1,168.20 | $2,429.34 | $6,648.20 | 5.7× |
| Assist oocyte fertilization | 95 | $368.28 | $1,292.37 | $2,094.40 | 5.7× |
| Fem urinary collect pouch | 9 | $3.60 | $3.60 | $20.47 | 5.7× |
| Percutaneous islet celltrans | 32 | $351.56 | $1,729.73 | $1,996.15 | 5.7× |
| Resect/excise cranial lesion | 18 | $1,876.16 | $10,290.00 | $10,641.80 | 5.7× |
| Graft bone flex 2.5cm x 5cm grafton-cost per sq cm | 51 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $5.64 | 5.6× |
| Burr hole/treph sbsq tapping | 11 | $622.60 | $1,534.84 | $3,507.40 | 5.6× |
| Burr hole treph ittl uni/bi | 8 | $622.60 | $1,534.84 | $3,507.40 | 5.6× |
| Burr hole skull for biopsy 61140 | 44 | $795.96 | $2,978.40 | $4,479.80 | 5.6× |