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Aspiration peritonsillar abscess cost at US hospitals
HC ASPIRATION PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS · CPT 42999
$109.20
lowest cash price
$283.50
national median
$5,248.20
highest cash price
9
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $109.20–$5,248.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($319.20) → Jul 1, 2026 ($236.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $227.25 | $236.25 | $283.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $109.20 | $319.20 | $5,248.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $109.20 | $35.92 – $239.10 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $120.00 | $79.58 – $239.08 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $227.25 | $60.60 – $272.70 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $236.25 | $229.70 – $413.45 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $283.50 | $92.61 – $435.56 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $319.20 | $18.77 – $452.20 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $336.00 | $18.59 – $504.00 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $423.60 | $18.77 – $600.10 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,248.20 | $18.77 – $1,399.10 |