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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adenovirus assay w/optic | 113 | $3.68 | $59.80 | $405.48 | 110.2× |
| Insertion of new/replacement ppm w/transvenous electrode(s) atrial & ventricular | 632 | $776.16 | $12,384.25 | $85,513.56 | 110.2× |
| Transcatheter bx s&i | 616 | $168.53 | $1,950.85 | $18,567.46 | 110.2× |
| Platelet pheresis each unit | 442 | $82.80 | $1,012.80 | $9,120.30 | 110.1× |
| Dornase alfa non-comp unit | 268 | $22.08 | $356.00 | $2,431.98 | 110.1× |
| Hcg quantitative | 898 | $12.18 | $139.20 | $1,341.33 | 110.1× |
| Biopsy needle lymph node superficial | 754 | $129.05 | $1,890.72 | $14,211.60 | 110.1× |
| Yersinia antibody | 307 | $3.16 | $55.80 | $347.89 | 110.1× |
| Cystouretero w/lithotripsy | 195 | $355.05 | $7,372.68 | $39,062.21 | 110.0× |
| Tb test cell mediated immunity antigen response enumeration gamma interferon t-cells | 510 | $14.70 | $200.00 | $1,617.27 | 110.0× |
| Abdominal paracentesis w/image guidance | 822 | $122.18 | $1,632.96 | $13,438.75 | 110.0× |
| Lipoprotein direct measurement ldl | 858 | $5.32 | $61.60 | $585.00 | 110.0× |
| Hydroxyzine pamoate 25 mg capsule | 146 | $0.17 | $1.28 | $18.69 | 109.9× |
| Belimumab 120 mg intravenous solution | 339 | $202.40 | $4,047.32 | $22,244.00 | 109.9× |
| Irrigation implantable venous access device for drug delivery systems | 852 | $8.89 | $146.11 | $977.00 | 109.9× |
| CT Angiogram of the Head | 901 | $172.80 | $1,940.00 | $18,986.95 | 109.9× |
| Lower Back (Lumbar Spine) CT scan (with and without contrast) | 862 | $172.80 | $1,909.80 | $18,986.95 | 109.9× |
| Apply short leg castambul type 29425 | 462 | $36.29 | $404.74 | $3,986.00 | 109.8× |
| Rx metab gen seq alys pnl 6 | 250 | $79.65 | $1,008.79 | $8,747.92 | 109.8× |
| Laparo-vag hyst w/t/o compl | 129 | $661.95 | $8,917.26 | $72,699.70 | 109.8× |
| Bcg live 50 mg intravesical suspension | 243 | $22.20 | $404.04 | $2,438.10 | 109.8× |
| Established Patient Office Visit (level 2) | 658 | $11.55 | $139.20 | $1,268.30 | 109.8× |
| F-18 fluciclovine per mci | 268 | $117.40 | $1,042.30 | $12,882.69 | 109.7× |
| Basic vestibular evaluation | 239 | $18.69 | $346.09 | $2,050.00 | 109.7× |
| Integra matrix wnd inj flowable 3cc-q4114-cost per sq cm | 320 | $500.46 | $8,617.32 | $54,890.00 | 109.7× |
| Placement localization device(s) breast percutaneous mammographic guidance 1st lesion (both sides) | 677 | $96.50 | $1,485.90 | $10,582.40 | 109.7× |
| Cytopathology cervical/vaginal thin layer manual screening | 750 | $6.01 | $87.45 | $658.92 | 109.6× |
| Colpocentesis 57020 | 176 | $240.80 | $4,232.80 | $26,400.56 | 109.6× |
| Remove ear canal lesion(s) | 216 | $277.02 | $3,495.54 | $30,370.68 | 109.6× |
| Exc thigh/knee les sc<3cm 27327 | 231 | $166.50 | $3,229.48 | $18,253.22 | 109.6× |
| Bx breast add lesion strtctc | 588 | $86.00 | $1,721.26 | $9,426.00 | 109.6× |
| Mopath procedure level 8 | 433 | $121.52 | $1,376.64 | $13,317.00 | 109.6× |
| Tamoxifen 10 mg tabs 60 each bottle | 97 | $0.80 | $14.62 | $87.66 | 109.6× |
| Prq trlml c athrc st angiop1 | 507 | $996.60 | $15,296.00 | $109,195.20 | 109.6× |
| Ultrasound infant hips ltd without stress | 505 | $19.72 | $311.25 | $2,160.18 | 109.5× |
| Boot walker genesis full shell 3-strap s | 527 | $26.46 | $439.09 | $2,898.49 | 109.5× |
| Remote 30 day ecg rev/report | 60 | $4.41 | $51.00 | $482.95 | 109.5× |
| Cath plc art/grft/angio right hrt | 583 | $531.96 | $10,429.27 | $58,246.08 | 109.5× |
| Ixabepilone 15 mg intravenous solution | 298 | $573.00 | $10,695.32 | $62,733.40 | 109.5× |
| Inj. tigecycline (accord) | 97 | $10.14 | $188.03 | $1,110.00 | 109.5× |
| Mitral valve replacement w/bypass 33430 | 35 | $595.63 | $6,837.60 | $65,168.65 | 109.4× |
| Electrode stimulation brain | 326 | $73.62 | $1,203.94 | $8,050.36 | 109.4× |
| Ghs nailbed repair/nail removal | 638 | $62.56 | $724.37 | $6,839.00 | 109.3× |
| Blood occult fecal hemoglobin immunoassay qualitative 1-3 simultaneous determinations diagnostic | 825 | $5.21 | $57.60 | $569.53 | 109.3× |
| Antidepressant not specified | 402 | $3.68 | $72.14 | $402.26 | 109.3× |
| Platelets each unit | 387 | $15.30 | $169.29 | $1,672.20 | 109.3× |
| Inj thrc fascial pln blk bi w/wo image | 232 | $77.50 | $1,049.50 | $8,468.35 | 109.3× |
| Elbow arthroscopy/surgery | 127 | $262.95 | $3,839.54 | $28,731.21 | 109.3× |
| Evoked potentials auditory screening automated analysis | 462 | $13.44 | $261.30 | $1,468.25 | 109.2× |
| Hla i & ii typing lr | 319 | $76.00 | $1,407.51 | $8,302.20 | 109.2× |
| Revision of leg vein 37780 | 119 | $209.79 | $3,724.63 | $22,916.89 | 109.2× |
| Comprehensive hearing test | 324 | $15.64 | $261.46 | $1,707.79 | 109.2× |
| Tx phalangeal shaft fx open prox/middle ea | 345 | $318.75 | $4,637.36 | $34,798.95 | 109.2× |
| Opn tx orbit periorbtl implt | 112 | $419.70 | $6,839.00 | $45,792.61 | 109.1× |
| Treat knee fracture | 62 | $287.21 | $4,521.40 | $31,317.17 | 109.0× |
| Rmvl icd gen w/rplc icd gen dual lead sys | 583 | $2,256.41 | $26,317.20 | $246,010.00 | 109.0× |
| Debridement (>20 cm) charge pt | 813 | $25.00 | $284.00 | $2,724.70 | 109.0× |
| Incision of toe tendons 28011 | 213 | $150.00 | $2,119.12 | $16,347.39 | 109.0× |
| Remove shoulder fb deep | 233 | $253.05 | $3,278.34 | $27,561.20 | 108.9× |
| Release finger contracture | 139 | $171.43 | $1,893.86 | $18,667.60 | 108.9× |
| Tisotumab vedotin-tftv 40 mg intravenous solution | 227 | $708.50 | $13,339.20 | $77,127.29 | 108.9× |
| Pregnancy Ultrasound (complete, after first trimester) | 879 | $52.50 | $590.27 | $5,713.63 | 108.8× |
| Remove anal fist complex | 168 | $253.50 | $3,245.23 | $27,588.36 | 108.8× |
| Doppler upper/lower extremity arteries complete bilateral | 836 | $52.95 | $679.64 | $5,760.63 | 108.8× |
| Hemoglobin methemoglobin quantitative | 829 | $4.96 | $52.32 | $539.35 | 108.7× |
| Bartholin gland cyst/marsupializat 56440 | 280 | $279.36 | $4,479.26 | $30,377.57 | 108.7× |
| Hrdtry cardmypy gene panel | 242 | $123.90 | $1,414.34 | $13,468.00 | 108.7× |
| Repair upper jaw fistula | 100 | $441.45 | $6,553.49 | $47,966.50 | 108.7× |
| Sgmdsc w/band ligation | 184 | $111.50 | $2,288.00 | $12,113.01 | 108.6× |
| Femoral endovas graft add-on 34813 | 129 | $110.25 | $1,245.40 | $11,977.02 | 108.6× |
| Cath right hrt mnpul art | 496 | $78.66 | $841.50 | $8,544.00 | 108.6× |
| Relocation skin pocket aicd | 538 | $257.83 | $2,935.84 | $28,003.20 | 108.6× |
| Estradiol valerate 10 mg inj | 278 | $5.32 | $57.35 | $577.58 | 108.6× |
| Low cost skin substitute app | 192 | $39.97 | $756.00 | $4,339.44 | 108.6× |
| 99397 periodic comp preventive med 65+ years est | 206 | $9.50 | $164.73 | $1,030.80 | 108.5× |
| Administration chemotherapy subcutaneous/im anti neoplastic hormonal | 767 | $17.67 | $212.80 | $1,917.28 | 108.5× |
| Removal of foot lesion | 127 | $214.88 | $3,839.54 | $23,315.05 | 108.5× |
| Screening Colonoscopy (average risk) | 273 | $120.15 | $1,816.36 | $13,035.80 | 108.5× |
| Closed tx humerus fx without manip 23600 | 452 | $47.10 | $498.40 | $5,110.00 | 108.5× |
| Ghs closed tx radiocarpal disloc w manip | 414 | $47.10 | $523.85 | $5,110.00 | 108.5× |
| Clsd tx/metacarpal fx/sg without manip 26600 | 535 | $47.10 | $498.85 | $5,110.00 | 108.5× |
| Ghs cl tx metacarpophal disloc without anes | 596 | $47.10 | $500.40 | $5,110.00 | 108.5× |
| Ghs clsd red med malleolus fx without manip | 440 | $47.10 | $513.80 | $5,110.00 | 108.5× |
| Treatment of ankle fracture 27786 | 519 | $47.10 | $523.20 | $5,110.00 | 108.5× |
| Clsd tx metatarsal fracture w/manip 28475 | 485 | $47.10 | $522.78 | $5,110.00 | 108.5× |
| Av fusion/forearm vein 36820 | 138 | $352.05 | $6,396.89 | $38,194.00 | 108.5× |
| Vaccine influenza quadrivalent (iiv4) inactivated adjuvanted preservative free 0.5ml dose im | 153 | $5.85 | $72.80 | $634.66 | 108.5× |
| Treat lower leg dislocation | 291 | $47.12 | $532.60 | $5,110.00 | 108.4× |
| Removal of wrist bones | 108 | $330.30 | $3,780.00 | $35,819.43 | 108.4× |
| Clsd tx/fx/phalanx/phalang/manip 28515 | 625 | $42.70 | $464.20 | $4,627.00 | 108.4× |
| Gstrst open wo constj tube | 161 | $166.46 | $2,756.00 | $18,032.37 | 108.3× |
| Ihc/icc per specimen each multiplex antibody stain | 864 | $27.25 | $331.20 | $2,951.20 | 108.3× |
| Butorphanol tartrate, nasal | 13 | $19.06 | $248.82 | $2,064.20 | 108.3× |
| Cr-51 sodium chromate | 73 | $41.00 | $688.80 | $4,440.15 | 108.3× |
| Hysteroscopy lysis | 116 | $285.60 | $5,766.75 | $30,923.67 | 108.3× |
| Lat retinacular release open | 117 | $244.35 | $3,839.54 | $26,456.10 | 108.3× |
| Fusion of big toe joint | 129 | $520.15 | $7,811.00 | $56,301.83 | 108.2× |
| Revision of unstable kneecap | 120 | $391.05 | $7,112.94 | $42,318.14 | 108.2× |
| Repr of anal fistula w/glue | 122 | $168.21 | $3,245.23 | $18,201.52 | 108.2× |
| Ghs windowing of cast | 263 | $16.10 | $212.55 | $1,741.99 | 108.2× |