Biopsy/excision of lymph node(s); open deep 38530 cost at US hospitals
Biopsy/excision of lymph node(s); open deep 38530 · CPT 38530
$294.30
lowest cash price
$4,350.00
national median
$7,703.29
highest cash price
129
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $294.30–$7,703.29 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($4,407.98) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,531.42)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 8 | $874.08 | $874.08 | $874.08 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $7,703.29 | $7,703.29 | $7,703.29 |
| California | 81 | $294.30 | $4,768.40 | $6,580.00 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 59 | $2,168.40 | $2,168.40 | $2,168.40 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 2 | $456.00 | $456.00 | $456.00 |
| Illinois | 27 | $486.00 | $486.00 | $2,774.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 17 | $462.60 | $2,774.40 | $2,774.40 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 24 | $5,383.86 | $5,383.86 | $5,383.86 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 11 | $1,272.39 | $1,287.72 | $1,303.05 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $4,509.59 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $4,531.42 | $4,531.42 | $4,531.42 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 41 | $642.00 | $2,168.40 | $2,168.40 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $4,592.40 | $4,592.40 | $4,592.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 100 | $3,065.57 | $3,904.69 | $3,904.69 |
| Virginia | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $4,101.42 | $4,101.42 | $4,101.42 |
| West Virginia | 6 | $603.00 | $606.00 | $969.60 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $2,464.00 | $2,464.00 | $2,464.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $103.06 – $1,438.67 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $4,282.47 – $7,964.35 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $2,904.59 – $7,791.00 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $338.78 – $5,032.06 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $279.17 – $6,773.57 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $103.06 – $1,438.67 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $338.78 – $5,032.06 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $338.78 – $5,032.06 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $1,951.03 – $1,951.03 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $103.06 – $1,438.67 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $3,704.30 – $6,667.74 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $4,000.24 – $7,200.43 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $3,704.30 – $6,667.74 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $3,704.30 – $6,667.74 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | not published | $243.10 – $3,833.30 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $3,704.30 – $6,667.74 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $2,984.51 – $2,984.51 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $7,332.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $5,787.99 – $12,362.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | not published | $243.10 – $5,309.76 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $540.89 – $1,173.28 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $540.89 – $1,173.28 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $543.36 – $1,157.01 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $540.89 – $1,173.28 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $5,787.99 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $5,135.00 – $7,664.10 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $5,787.99 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $5,787.99 – $12,362.00 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas River Park | McMinnville, TN | not published | $1,172.25 – $1,246.50 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $1,857.44 – $9,381.95 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $584.00 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $568.22 – $3,994.97 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $4,534.03 – $14,208.59 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $2,570.00 – $6,619.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $670.57 – $4,039.41 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $584.00 – $3,988.43 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $2,788.00 – $10,750.13 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $338.78 – $338.78 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $338.78 – $4,865.48 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $524.11 – $4,316.69 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $595.07 – $4,203.76 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $524.11 – $4,316.69 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $6,825.52 – $15,448.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $143.66 – $1,438.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $143.66 – $1,438.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $103.06 – $1,438.67 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $584.00 – $3,988.43 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $3,968.05 – $9,920.12 |