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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo guidance radiotherapy | 19 | $19.58 | $322.40 | $518.34 | 26.5× |
| Cultr oocyte/embryo <4 days | 83 | $187.28 | $1,291.35 | $4,954.40 | 26.5× |
| Heterophile antibody absrbj | 115 | $4.84 | $32.50 | $128.00 | 26.4× |
| Remove/graft bone lesion | 89 | $379.50 | $6,311.00 | $10,035.20 | 26.4× |
| Infect ag ia optc obs chlamydia trach | 123 | $16.45 | $96.32 | $434.82 | 26.4× |
| Sbsq nursing facil care/day new problem 25 min | 127 | $18.90 | $144.30 | $499.20 | 26.4× |
| Urinary pouch on barr w/flng | 14 | $6.25 | $9.89 | $165.00 | 26.4× |
| Jaw arthroscopy/surgery | 80 | $332.42 | $4,350.00 | $8,769.60 | 26.4× |
| Vaccine respiratory syncytial virus monoclonal antibody seasonal dose 1 ml im | 312 | $160.09 | $980.10 | $4,223.34 | 26.4× |
| Repair of urethra injury | 96 | $392.26 | $5,986.78 | $10,343.20 | 26.4× |
| Vyjuvek 5x10^9pfu/ml, 0.1 ml | 34 | $2,067.27 | $40,693.74 | $54,500.55 | 26.4× |
| Factor viii recomb obizur | 105 | $1.14 | $7.29 | $30.03 | 26.3× |
| Osteot dsc ant 1vrt sgm lmbr | 25 | $379.05 | $2,480.51 | $9,977.57 | 26.3× |
| Reconstruct vena cava 34502 | 30 | $940.06 | $3,786.40 | $24,715.44 | 26.3× |
| Tcranial magn stim tx deli | 183 | $40.32 | $389.22 | $1,058.43 | 26.3× |
| Revise reconst elbow joint | 99 | $1,092.74 | $14,873.09 | $28,672.00 | 26.2× |
| Revise reconst elbow joint | 82 | $952.60 | $14,061.89 | $24,961.75 | 26.2× |
| Tafasitamab-cxix 200 mg intravenous solution | 240 | $565.20 | $2,762.00 | $14,807.39 | 26.2× |
| Arthrp w/prostc trapezium | 90 | $380.85 | $5,376.00 | $9,977.57 | 26.2× |
| Drainage of urinary leakage | 92 | $261.14 | $2,308.48 | $6,839.00 | 26.2× |
| Biopsy/excision of lymph node(s); open deep 38530 | 132 | $294.30 | $4,242.15 | $7,703.29 | 26.2× |
| Repair palate | 83 | $454.52 | $6,547.81 | $11,882.25 | 26.1× |
| Dx dark adaptation exam i&r | 59 | $57.12 | $472.21 | $1,491.75 | 26.1× |
| Synch audio-only est high 40 | 83 | $27.00 | $190.77 | $705.00 | 26.1× |
| Incise sperm duct pouch | 71 | $262.02 | $2,424.12 | $6,839.00 | 26.1× |
| Arthrodesis/combine app/ea add 22634 | 67 | $236.40 | $1,193.60 | $6,165.60 | 26.1× |
| Ostectomy scapula partial | 92 | $305.55 | $3,821.05 | $7,968.80 | 26.1× |
| Realignment of tendons | 109 | $357.30 | $3,839.54 | $9,318.00 | 26.1× |
| Conditioning play audiometry 92582 | 252 | $65.55 | $197.50 | $1,707.79 | 26.1× |
| Drop lock knee | 89 | $63.20 | $193.79 | $1,646.00 | 26.0× |
| Pelv band/spread bar thigh c | 80 | $158.34 | $802.87 | $4,123.77 | 26.0× |
| Pr gastrorrhaphy suture perforated duodenal or gastric ulcer/wound/ injury | 73 | $317.52 | $3,336.80 | $8,258.80 | 26.0× |
| Exc intracard tumor/resect/bypass 33120 | 34 | $737.92 | $5,114.40 | $19,186.40 | 26.0× |
| Revision of aqueous shunt | 105 | $477.62 | $3,173.34 | $12,414.82 | 26.0× |
| Tobramycin comp unit | 16 | $54.97 | $810.40 | $1,426.80 | 26.0× |
| Subtalar arthro w/fb rmvl | 89 | $337.95 | $3,839.54 | $8,769.60 | 25.9× |
| Cast sup lng arm splint plst | 84 | $3.33 | $23.20 | $86.40 | 25.9× |
| Cast sup sht leg splnt plstr | 76 | $3.33 | $29.60 | $86.40 | 25.9× |
| Arthrt elbw capsl exc rls | 122 | $377.40 | $3,839.54 | $9,791.00 | 25.9× |
| Unlisted px vestibule mouth | 89 | $167.79 | $456.96 | $4,350.00 | 25.9× |
| Atn1 gene detc abnor alleles | 175 | $72.25 | $313.60 | $1,872.65 | 25.9× |
| Incision of hip tendons | 129 | $378.00 | $3,865.95 | $9,791.00 | 25.9× |
| Transplant of thigh tendon | 88 | $387.64 | $7,507.19 | $10,035.20 | 25.9× |
| Removal of urethra | 83 | $483.56 | $4,350.00 | $12,504.80 | 25.9× |
| Revise eyelid defect | 106 | $265.76 | $2,760.73 | $6,871.20 | 25.9× |
| Vein byp pop-tibl peroneal | 33 | $808.50 | $6,646.40 | $20,902.14 | 25.9× |
| Removal of knee cartilage | 84 | $370.04 | $3,839.54 | $9,564.80 | 25.8× |
| Rmv ntr oi imp sk tc esp<100 | 84 | $326.70 | $5,272.80 | $8,435.70 | 25.8× |
| Limited ankle motion ea jnt | 184 | $30.24 | $108.64 | $780.80 | 25.8× |
| Osteot dsc ant 1 vrt sgm crv | 37 | $386.47 | $3,925.60 | $9,977.57 | 25.8× |
| Dest mal lesion snhfg 1.1-2cm 17272 | 187 | $47.11 | $309.50 | $1,216.20 | 25.8× |
| Skin pedicle flap arms/legs | 91 | $455.18 | $4,332.25 | $11,737.05 | 25.8× |
| Optx trns-scphprlnr fx dislc | 106 | $387.00 | $5,741.00 | $9,977.57 | 25.8× |
| Amputate upper arm & implant | 10 | $685.10 | $13,116.76 | $17,653.66 | 25.8× |
| Lavh >250 gms 58553 | 109 | $567.30 | $6,311.00 | $14,616.42 | 25.8× |
| Osteot mlt relignmt imed rod | 14 | $685.30 | $13,116.76 | $17,653.66 | 25.8× |
| Rhythm ecg with report | 37 | $8.14 | $28.00 | $209.60 | 25.7× |
| Augmentation cheek bone | 86 | $463.54 | $6,465.11 | $11,933.60 | 25.7× |
| Perc d-e cor stent ather br | 414 | $1,877.10 | $12,449.00 | $48,314.70 | 25.7× |
| Dynamic cavernosometry | 91 | $265.80 | $3,442.40 | $6,839.00 | 25.7× |
| Transab esoph hiat hern repair 43332 | 71 | $265.86 | $2,835.20 | $6,837.60 | 25.7× |
| Removal of humerus lesion | 102 | $417.78 | $4,246.54 | $10,744.50 | 25.7× |
| Implantation iris prosthesis | 70 | $2,808.00 | $19,332.98 | $72,170.87 | 25.7× |
| Tlso 3mod sacro-scap pre | 173 | $433.13 | $2,117.57 | $11,132.00 | 25.7× |
| Remove maxilla cyst complex | 88 | $616.22 | $6,465.11 | $15,831.40 | 25.7× |
| Excise intraspinl lesion crv | 69 | $388.50 | $5,419.00 | $9,977.57 | 25.7× |
| Incise diaphragm nerve | 71 | $266.42 | $2,310.83 | $6,839.00 | 25.7× |
| Release eye tissue | 89 | $408.32 | $3,262.40 | $10,476.00 | 25.7× |
| Tibial length sock fx or equ | 102 | $29.82 | $88.92 | $764.93 | 25.7× |
| Caregiver training strategies&tq ea addl 15 min | 488 | $11.70 | $51.52 | $300.00 | 25.6× |
| Change ureter stent percut | 476 | $851.27 | $4,006.80 | $21,827.00 | 25.6× |
| Unlstd laps px sprmatic cord | 101 | $1,731.60 | $4,713.11 | $44,377.53 | 25.6× |
| Revise eyelashes | 101 | $268.18 | $3,655.60 | $6,871.20 | 25.6× |
| Art byp grft axillary-axilry | 27 | $252.91 | $1,231.00 | $6,477.90 | 25.6× |
| Lo sag rig pnl stays pre cst | 187 | $35.10 | $167.74 | $898.95 | 25.6× |
| Aep thrshld est mlt freq i&r | 390 | $125.55 | $642.53 | $3,212.94 | 25.6× |
| Reconstruction of jaw | 81 | $691.46 | $6,720.89 | $17,687.80 | 25.6× |
| Incision of hip tendon | 80 | $392.38 | $7,807.24 | $10,035.20 | 25.6× |
| Amputation of lower leg | 28 | $194.39 | $2,125.21 | $4,969.80 | 25.6× |
| Vulvectomy radical partial | 29 | $593.12 | $2,331.20 | $15,159.79 | 25.6× |
| Open aortoiliac prosth repr 34831 | 43 | $1,171.72 | $3,414.40 | $29,942.88 | 25.6× |
| Aa graft w/bp/aortic root replace 33863 | 39 | $1,905.86 | $7,697.60 | $48,681.57 | 25.5× |
| Aud rehab postling hear loss | 79 | $17.36 | $204.80 | $443.30 | 25.5× |
| Blood component/product noc | 103 | $15.08 | $57.90 | $385.00 | 25.5× |
| Extensive testis surgery | 106 | $383.55 | $4,081.37 | $9,791.00 | 25.5× |
| Repair paravag defect lap | 84 | $572.66 | $11,378.21 | $14,616.42 | 25.5× |
| Kidney endoscopy & biopsy | 102 | $345.18 | $3,326.40 | $8,804.60 | 25.5× |
| Palingen or promatrx | 96 | $255.00 | $691.88 | $6,501.85 | 25.5× |
| Nerobehav stas exam phys/qhp f2f ea l hr | 215 | $31.62 | $339.50 | $805.00 | 25.5× |
| Remove part lumbar vertebra | 88 | $473.44 | $8,412.89 | $12,045.60 | 25.4× |
| Sperm isolation simple | 95 | $24.20 | $126.05 | $615.54 | 25.4× |
| X-ray head for orthodontia | 124 | $27.00 | $158.50 | $686.40 | 25.4× |
| Eeg phy/qhp>84 hr w/veeg | 74 | $176.40 | $1,932.00 | $4,482.90 | 25.4× |
| Implant spinal canal cath | 98 | $570.02 | $7,913.97 | $14,481.60 | 25.4× |
| Porfimer sodium injection | 163 | $8,346.57 | $37,618.13 | $212,032.26 | 25.4× |
| Demonstrate use home inr mon | 153 | $37.40 | $294.75 | $949.95 | 25.4× |
| Reopening of recent laparotomy 49002 | 91 | $243.39 | $2,484.00 | $6,178.65 | 25.4× |
| Resect foot/toe tumor 3 cm/> | 89 | $645.70 | $5,110.00 | $16,385.00 | 25.4× |
| Revise palsy hand tendon(s) | 81 | $571.12 | $8,453.60 | $14,481.60 | 25.4× |
| Inj., brexanolone, 1 mg | 56 | $1,303.75 | $13,019.44 | $33,055.65 | 25.4× |