What medical procedures cost
National cash-price ranges built from hospitals' own published files. Pick a procedure to see the full distribution, the cheapest and most expensive hospitals, and the trend over time.
Cardiac
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Stress Test | CPT 93015 | $21.28 | $214.50 | $1,774.50 |
| EKG (Electrocardiogram) | CPT 93000 | $4.48 | $89.60 | $337.35 |
| Echocardiogram (Heart Ultrasound) | CPT 93306 | $162.75 | $2,024.64 | $19,964.77 |
| Nuclear Stress Test (Heart) | CPT 78452 | $281.34 | $3,859.98 | $37,167.71 |
Drugs
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abatacept (with maltose) 250 mg intravenous solution | HCPCS J0129 | $141.66 | $3,138.72 | $24,924.00 |
| Abciximab injection | HCPCS J0130 | $354.77 | $2,443.52 | $18,769.74 |
| Abobotulinumtoxina | HCPCS J0586 | $51.15 | $1,541.21 | $8,805.00 |
| Acetaminophen 10 mg/ml soln 100 ml glass cont | HCPCS J0131 | $3.00 | $72.74 | $501.00 |
| Acetazolamide 500 mg solution for injection | HCPCS J1120 | $6.30 | $122.55 | $1,207.00 |
| Acetylcysteine 200 mg/ml (20 %) intravenous solution | HCPCS J0132 | $12.60 | $218.79 | $1,958.00 |
| Acetylcysteine non-comp unit | HCPCS J7608 | $2.52 | $31.21 | $296.67 |
| Acyclovir 400 mg tablet | HCPCS J8499 | $4.10 | $54.77 | $762.47 |
Emergency care
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER Visit (level 1, minor) | CPT 99281 | $24.75 | $252.60 | $2,398.00 |
| ER Visit (level 2) | CPT 99282 | $47.25 | $463.00 | $4,619.77 |
| ER Visit (level 3) | CPT 99283 | $81.00 | $812.18 | $6,999.68 |
| ER Visit (level 4) | CPT 99284 | $136.50 | $1,291.00 | $12,811.59 |
| ER Visit (level 5, high severity) | CPT 99285 | $198.75 | $1,871.60 | $17,124.42 |
Imaging
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-d radiotherapy plan | CPT 77295 | $272.10 | $5,002.69 | $38,220.00 |
| 3d recon without postprocess indpndt | CPT 76376 | $31.50 | $508.13 | $5,040.50 |
| Abd aorta w/runoff s&i | CPT 75630 | $188.40 | $3,629.42 | $26,876.20 |
| Abdominal CT scan (with and without contrast) | CPT 74170 | $160.80 | $1,976.94 | $19,365.00 |
| Abdominal CT scan (with contrast) | CPT 74160 | $140.40 | $1,667.60 | $16,137.00 |
| Abdominal CT scan (without contrast) | CPT 74150 | $69.75 | $1,353.32 | $13,397.21 |
| Abdominal MRI (with and without contrast) | CPT 74183 | $387.72 | $2,967.00 | $28,516.08 |
| Abdominal MRI (with contrast) | CPT 74182 | $305.64 | $2,240.00 | $22,125.19 |
Labs
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #a/b/c/c/h pnl-candida albicans ab | CPT 86628 | $2.88 | $53.95 | $516.54 |
| 11-desoxycortisol - sendout | CPT 82634 | $4.68 | $91.85 | $885.75 |
| 17-hydroxypregnenolone | CPT 84143 | $5.48 | $92.65 | $933.00 |
| 17-ketosteroids | CPT 83586 | $4.46 | $55.00 | $531.69 |
| 5' nucleotidase - sendout | CPT 83915 | $3.39 | $50.05 | $537.50 |
| 88334 ap bill cytologic exam each additional site | CPT 88334 | $7.14 | $100.10 | $980.00 |
| Abl1 gene | CPT 81170 | $37.50 | $683.20 | $6,000.00 |
| Acetaminophen level | CPT 80143 | $6.80 | $116.80 | $1,166.70 |
Maternity
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Section Delivery (full care) | CPT 59510 | $623.00 | $4,739.20 | $13,051.00 |
| Postpartum Care Only | CPT 59430 | $48.30 | $364.80 | $1,882.44 |
| Prenatal Care Only (4-6 visits) | CPT 59425 | $44.50 | $613.78 | $2,028.00 |
| Prenatal Care Only (7+ visits) | CPT 59426 | $177.68 | $1,143.04 | $3,718.00 |
| Vaginal Delivery (full care) | CPT 59400 | $565.11 | $4,263.60 | $9,620.00 |
Office visits
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Physical, Established Patient (age 18-39) | CPT 99395 | $18.55 | $153.51 | $1,014.00 |
| Annual Physical, Established Patient (age 40-64) | CPT 99396 | $18.55 | $160.73 | $1,014.00 |
| Annual Physical, New Patient (age 18-39) | CPT 99385 | $9.50 | $154.00 | $1,069.00 |
| Annual Physical, New Patient (age 40-64) | CPT 99386 | $9.50 | $167.25 | $1,014.00 |
| Established Patient Office Visit (level 1) | CPT 99211 | $10.20 | $122.20 | $1,014.00 |
| Established Patient Office Visit (level 2) | CPT 99212 | $11.55 | $139.20 | $1,268.30 |
| Established Patient Office Visit (level 3) | CPT 99213 | $21.60 | $186.94 | $1,720.29 |
| Established Patient Office Visit (level 4) | CPT 99214 | $31.80 | $239.25 | $2,376.92 |
Procedures
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-ncov diagnostic p | HCPCS U0001 | $8.23 | $54.50 | $162.50 |
| 2d tee w or without fol w/con,in | HCPCS C8925 | $348.29 | $1,724.25 | $15,752.70 |
| 2d tte w or without fol w/con,co | HCPCS C8923 | $180.32 | $1,284.00 | $11,798.00 |
| 3d anat seg imaging preop | HCPCS C8001 | $48.19 | $192.08 | $1,067.10 |
| 4-bar link above knee w/swng | HCPCS L5614 | $1,293.62 | $1,864.80 | $3,553.93 |
| 5% dextrose and 0.45% saline | HCPCS S5010 | $4.80 | $48.00 | $377.29 |
| 5% dextrose with potassium | HCPCS S5012 | $6.23 | $85.20 | $204.00 |
| Abdominal pad | HCPCS L1270 | $42.03 | $151.32 | $722.01 |
Professional services
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3d bn img algor drvd fr MRI | HCPCS G0566 | $170.99 | $173.33 | $184.26 |
| Aco annual medicare visit (awv), initial g0438aco | HCPCS G0438 | $29.89 | $243.00 | $676.00 |
| Aco annual medicare visit (awv), subsq g0439aco | HCPCS G0439 | $23.59 | $160.69 | $1,177.15 |
| Aco depression screen annual medicare g0444aco | HCPCS G0444 | $3.15 | $39.32 | $151.20 |
| Administration vaccine hepatitis b | HCPCS G0010 | $4.34 | $53.00 | $496.00 |
| Administration vaccine influenza virus | HCPCS G0008 | $8.28 | $51.07 | $526.00 |
| Administration vaccine pneumococcal | HCPCS G0009 | $7.74 | $49.68 | $348.15 |
| Adv prim care mgmt lvl 1 | HCPCS G0556 | $32.56 | $51.52 | $71.50 |
Supplies
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc ost pou w built-in conv | HCPCS A5057 | $2.00 | $11.05 | $49.50 |
| 1 pc ost pouch w filter | HCPCS A5056 | $3.00 | $6.72 | $16.37 |
| 1pc ost pch drain hgh output | HCPCS A4435 | $2.97 | $8.40 | $23.73 |
| Absorpt drg <=16 sq in w/bdr | HCPCS A6254 | $1.20 | $13.80 | $95.50 |
| Absorpt drg <=16 sq in without b | HCPCS A6251 | $1.80 | $5.60 | $19.40 |
| Absorpt drg > 48 sq in without b | HCPCS A6253 | $1.54 | $7.76 | $22.41 |
| Absorpt drg >16 <=48 without bdr | HCPCS A6252 | $0.77 | $6.40 | $74.26 |
| Absorpt drg >16<=48 in w/bdr | HCPCS A6255 | $0.60 | $5.99 | $67.00 |
Surgery
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix Removal (Laparoscopic) | CPT 44970 | $387.41 | $7,202.00 | $51,418.66 |
| Breast Biopsy (ultrasound-guided, percutaneous) | CPT 19083 | $152.50 | $2,952.00 | $15,943.74 |
| Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery | CPT 64721 | $234.75 | $3,867.50 | $37,354.43 |
| Cataract Surgery | CPT 66984 | $284.55 | $5,044.00 | $20,404.49 |
| Circumcision (newborn) | CPT 54150 | $74.00 | $1,364.88 | $12,454.00 |
| Cystoscopy (Bladder Scope) | CPT 52000 | $78.61 | $1,493.80 | $13,890.99 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) | CPT 47562 | $669.30 | $13,208.00 | $68,976.61 |
| Hernia Repair (Inguinal) | CPT 49505 | $400.80 | $6,906.90 | $60,925.36 |
Surgery & procedures
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd order venous cath | CPT 36012 | $94.69 | $1,532.04 | $13,378.80 |
| Aa graft w/bp/aortic root replace 33863 | CPT 33863 | $2,328.32 | $7,697.60 | $48,681.57 |
| Abd exp/postop hem/throm/infec 35840 | CPT 35840 | $282.03 | $2,659.14 | $8,178.50 |
| Abd/low ext cath 1st | CPT 36245 | $107.99 | $2,015.85 | $19,061.46 |
| Abd/low ext cath 2nd | CPT 36246 | $128.43 | $2,016.00 | $13,500.62 |
| Abd/low ext cath 3rd | CPT 36247 | $144.13 | $2,475.45 | $19,668.45 |
| Abd/low ext cath addl | CPT 36248 | $60.72 | $913.75 | $7,252.80 |
| Abdominal paracentesis w/image guidance | CPT 49083 | $122.18 | $1,632.96 | $13,438.75 |
Visits & medicine
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st hosp/birthing center care per day nml nb 99460 | CPT 99460 | $16.24 | $161.60 | $855.66 |
| 1st inpatient critical care pr day age 28 days/less than 99468 | CPT 99468 | $156.17 | $1,656.80 | $5,279.30 |
| 1st psyc collab care mgmt | CPT 99492 | $52.00 | $109.46 | $585.60 |
| 1st/sbsq psyc collab care | CPT 99494 | $13.79 | $107.43 | $420.00 |
| 24 hr ambulatory b/p monitor | CPT 93786 | $40.79 | $313.04 | $1,281.73 |
| 2vhpv vaccine 3 dose im | CPT 90650 | $40.18 | $76.72 | $378.84 |
| 3d ech img cgen car anomal | CPT 93319 | $29.70 | $511.60 | $4,808.30 |
| 99381 initial comp preventive med less than 1 year new | CPT 99381 | $14.00 | $135.00 | $1,014.00 |