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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revision of colostomy comp in-depth 44345 | 58 | $248.01 | $1,990.20 | $10,639.98 | 42.9× |
| Treat pelvic ring fracture | 31 | $749.98 | $3,332.00 | $32,149.15 | 42.9× |
| Repair of bladder opening | 113 | $240.60 | $4,081.37 | $10,312.25 | 42.9× |
| Suprv interfacilty transport | 27 | $10.01 | $112.05 | $429.00 | 42.9× |
| Fetal shunt placement w/us | 172 | $166.66 | $754.00 | $7,138.30 | 42.8× |
| Left compres band <3"/yd | 108 | $0.37 | $3.64 | $15.84 | 42.8× |
| Echo exam of eye | 156 | $18.15 | $172.00 | $777.00 | 42.8× |
| Lev 5 hosp type b ed visit | 127 | $358.07 | $1,542.68 | $15,328.67 | 42.8× |
| Optx scapular fx w/int fixj | 117 | $507.60 | $7,906.00 | $21,729.49 | 42.8× |
| Rpr hern preemie reduc | 99 | $495.88 | $6,839.00 | $21,220.09 | 42.8× |
| Suspension of uterus 58400 | 33 | $43.40 | $856.80 | $1,856.40 | 42.8× |
| Visit esketamine 56m or less | 124 | $190.08 | $1,413.85 | $8,126.36 | 42.8× |
| Enterectomy small intestine addl 44121 | 62 | $54.95 | $507.00 | $2,348.80 | 42.7× |
| Cystoscopy and treatment | 93 | $197.56 | $3,986.00 | $8,439.20 | 42.7× |
| Incobotulinumtoxin a | 211 | $127.50 | $1,339.57 | $5,446.00 | 42.7× |
| System sealant biosentry tract | 301 | $180.00 | $890.03 | $7,683.90 | 42.7× |
| C-section delivery incl p/p care 59515 | 90 | $305.90 | $2,577.60 | $13,051.00 | 42.7× |
| Correct cock-up 5th toe/plast clos 28286 | 98 | $184.58 | $2,508.80 | $7,873.41 | 42.7× |
| Resect/debrid pancreas 48105 | 52 | $300.60 | $5,874.40 | $12,807.60 | 42.6× |
| Arthrt ac sc jt exp/rmvl fb | 121 | $294.75 | $3,594.44 | $12,552.10 | 42.6× |
| Inj. naxitamab-gqgk, 1 mg | 85 | $2,263.30 | $42,064.28 | $96,378.67 | 42.6× |
| Cryoablate prostate | 105 | $1,141.60 | $13,016.74 | $48,587.04 | 42.6× |
| Argatroban dialysis, auromed | 21 | $25.78 | $374.54 | $1,096.87 | 42.5× |
| Impl oi implt sk tc esp<100 | 88 | $2,347.80 | $22,958.00 | $99,876.03 | 42.5× |
| Dexamethasone intra implant | 140 | $205.28 | $2,356.90 | $8,732.28 | 42.5× |
| Suction lipectomy trunk | 124 | $1,029.60 | $4,385.50 | $43,788.59 | 42.5× |
| Suprv interfac trnsport addl | 27 | $8.75 | $98.69 | $371.80 | 42.5× |
| Treat big toe fracture | 214 | $262.95 | $4,454.10 | $11,171.05 | 42.5× |
| X-ray exam of tear duct | 204 | $108.60 | $467.50 | $4,613.00 | 42.5× |
| Cystorrhaphy wound comp 51865 | 56 | $213.71 | $1,756.80 | $9,077.75 | 42.5× |
| Explore scrotum | 143 | $203.25 | $3,863.60 | $8,626.50 | 42.4× |
| Vaccine dtap-ipv-hib-hepb im | 141 | $21.40 | $174.72 | $908.05 | 42.4× |
| Acup 1/> without estim ea add 15 | 175 | $4.62 | $42.67 | $196.00 | 42.4× |
| Treatment of urethra lesion | 107 | $318.24 | $4,061.71 | $13,499.92 | 42.4× |
| Ext ecg>7d<15d scan a/r | 265 | $44.87 | $345.60 | $1,903.05 | 42.4× |
| Impedence cardiogram | 137 | $15.60 | $152.54 | $661.53 | 42.4× |
| Incision of eye | 84 | $508.86 | $3,986.00 | $21,578.49 | 42.4× |
| Analgesics non-opioid 6/more | 119 | $3.68 | $16.24 | $156.00 | 42.4× |
| Perq tx malar fracture | 101 | $231.60 | $4,627.00 | $9,816.80 | 42.4× |
| Arthrd pst dfrm 13+ vrt sgm | 24 | $569.45 | $2,440.50 | $24,109.66 | 42.3× |
| Embryo transfer intrauterine | 107 | $161.63 | $1,033.91 | $6,839.00 | 42.3× |
| Vaccine influenza quadrivalent live (laiv4) intranasal | 146 | $4.13 | $37.05 | $174.72 | 42.3× |
| Treatment of thigh fracture | 67 | $323.05 | $4,785.00 | $13,663.20 | 42.3× |
| Reconstruct cleft palate | 84 | $433.18 | $6,547.81 | $18,319.50 | 42.3× |
| Adhesiolysis tube ovary 58740 | 49 | $91.65 | $1,384.32 | $3,874.00 | 42.3× |
| Removal of nose lesion | 97 | $186.34 | $2,675.94 | $7,873.80 | 42.3× |
| Excise oral mucosa for graft 40818 | 91 | $161.92 | $899.64 | $6,839.00 | 42.2× |
| Slp ther svc non-spch gen | 237 | $35.92 | $188.00 | $1,517.00 | 42.2× |
| Covid-19 IV infusion and post admin monitoring tocilizumab 2nd dose | 375 | $44.52 | $540.00 | $1,878.14 | 42.2× |
| Select picture audiometry | 181 | $15.90 | $105.60 | $670.29 | 42.2× |
| Prostatic rf thermotx | 87 | $247.25 | $4,846.99 | $10,416.00 | 42.1× |
| Hla i & ii type verify lr | 190 | $81.34 | $742.50 | $3,424.40 | 42.1× |
| Pr hospital ip/obs care subsequent high level per day | 165 | $20.72 | $189.80 | $872.04 | 42.1× |
| Ecmo/ecls insj cent cannula 0-5yrs 33955 | 75 | $160.64 | $1,948.20 | $6,760.32 | 42.1× |
| Decompression of thigh/knee | 99 | $162.54 | $3,217.60 | $6,839.00 | 42.1× |
| Laser surgery of cervix 57513 | 103 | $322.20 | $3,762.53 | $13,551.54 | 42.1× |
| Drainage of bladder abscess | 115 | $254.32 | $2,902.06 | $10,696.40 | 42.1× |
| Colpotomy drng of abscess 57010 | 175 | $232.92 | $3,762.53 | $9,794.40 | 42.1× |
| Transplant palm tendon | 104 | $207.97 | $3,839.54 | $8,741.60 | 42.0× |
| Eeg phy/qhp ea incr w/veeg | 89 | $89.70 | $1,021.00 | $3,769.50 | 42.0× |
| Cnbp gene detc abnor allele | 139 | $90.64 | $313.60 | $3,807.05 | 42.0× |
| Hip adj flex ext abduct cont | 257 | $194.00 | $837.61 | $8,145.00 | 42.0× |
| Reprogram cochlear implt 7/> | 135 | $40.70 | $349.00 | $1,707.79 | 42.0× |
| Treat pelvic fracture(s) | 29 | $155.76 | $1,506.40 | $6,532.80 | 41.9× |
| Treat sternum fracture | 241 | $95.04 | $423.00 | $3,986.00 | 41.9× |
| Cltx tmprmand dislc comp | 175 | $464.20 | $3,762.02 | $19,456.92 | 41.9× |
| Drainage of prostate abscess | 101 | $274.56 | $4,081.37 | $11,508.00 | 41.9× |
| Eeg phy/qhp>36<60 hr without vid | 71 | $90.00 | $1,456.00 | $3,769.50 | 41.9× |
| Exc chest wall tumor w/ribs 21601 | 131 | $269.01 | $3,386.84 | $11,263.20 | 41.9× |
| Repair blood vessel w/graft lower extremity 35286 | 138 | $490.35 | $5,988.54 | $20,522.45 | 41.9× |
| Inj ontruzant 10 mg | 131 | $505.36 | $6,706.27 | $21,141.53 | 41.8× |
| Fluzone vacc, 3 yrs & >, im | 84 | $7.03 | $42.25 | $294.00 | 41.8× |
| Enterorrhaphy multiple perforations 44603 | 55 | $375.20 | $2,871.80 | $15,690.48 | 41.8× |
| Partial removal tear gland | 73 | $636.46 | $5,006.40 | $26,603.79 | 41.8× |
| Group behave couns 2-10 | 101 | $7.04 | $94.87 | $294.06 | 41.8× |
| Infect ag eia chlamydia trachomatis | 133 | $10.12 | $67.20 | $422.62 | 41.8× |
| Trnscath plc vas stent w/s&i ini vein | 607 | $2,641.17 | $14,872.52 | $110,247.93 | 41.7× |
| Radphm lcl tmr spect/ct 2+ areas/2+ days | 496 | $473.20 | $2,566.53 | $19,748.09 | 41.7× |
| Repair eyelid defect | 125 | $226.65 | $2,982.40 | $9,455.60 | 41.7× |
| Rho d immune globulin 50 mcg | 172 | $17.84 | $106.14 | $743.96 | 41.7× |
| Glaucoma surgery | 115 | $660.22 | $4,786.53 | $27,530.74 | 41.7× |
| Exploration of frontal sinus | 95 | $504.02 | $6,553.49 | $21,013.26 | 41.7× |
| Repair nonunion carpal bone | 82 | $492.58 | $7,907.11 | $20,533.15 | 41.7× |
| Infect ag ia direct hiv-1 antgn | 395 | $13.77 | $95.55 | $574.00 | 41.7× |
| Med physic dos eval rad exps | 136 | $77.33 | $674.72 | $3,222.70 | 41.7× |
| Hallus-valgus nt dyn pre ots | 78 | $9.60 | $80.16 | $400.06 | 41.7× |
| Drng peritoneal abscess open 49020 | 136 | $372.96 | $2,520.00 | $15,534.48 | 41.7× |
| MRI brain without & w/dye | 197 | $194.55 | $2,813.09 | $8,101.00 | 41.6× |
| Create tear sac drain | 121 | $488.62 | $4,177.59 | $20,338.65 | 41.6× |
| Who nontorsion jnts pre ots | 47 | $101.25 | $1,144.66 | $4,214.30 | 41.6× |
| Expose art endoprosth iliac 34820 | 97 | $203.94 | $1,812.80 | $8,486.89 | 41.6× |
| Ot management orthotic(s)/prosthetic subsequent encounter each 15 minutes | 771 | $17.00 | $96.00 | $707.37 | 41.6× |
| Oscillation chest wall mechanical per session | 735 | $33.30 | $193.20 | $1,385.51 | 41.6× |
| Prolng clin staff svc ea add | 60 | $1.02 | $17.60 | $42.40 | 41.6× |
| Ecmo/ecls repos perph cnula 6yrs&older opn 33962 | 142 | $141.24 | $925.55 | $5,868.24 | 41.5× |
| Decompress fingers/hand | 115 | $212.03 | $3,839.54 | $8,804.40 | 41.5× |
| Pet fdg brain metoblic eval sb | 543 | $564.37 | $4,060.00 | $23,433.95 | 41.5× |
| Therapeutic pulpotomy | 55 | $47.43 | $744.80 | $1,967.49 | 41.5× |
| Afo w/ankle joint, prefab | 101 | $109.44 | $741.72 | $4,539.08 | 41.5× |
| Optx sho dislc neck fx fixj | 110 | $486.30 | $6,411.60 | $20,160.00 | 41.5× |