Biopsy needle lymph node superficial cost at US hospitals
HC Biopsy Needle Lymph Node Superficial · CPT 38505
$129.05
lowest cash price
$1,890.72
national median
$14,211.60
highest cash price
754
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $129.05–$14,211.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,874.89) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,917.33)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $1,205.88 | $1,205.88 | $6,707.22 |
| Arizona | 23 | $129.05 | $897.41 | $2,864.12 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $356.85 | $941.05 | $3,556.15 |
| California | 89 | $165.51 | $1,939.60 | $6,096.03 |
| Colorado | 17 | $1,392.40 | $4,904.02 | $4,904.02 |
| Florida | 70 | $1,513.00 | $4,912.86 | $5,757.05 |
| Georgia | 25 | $371.19 | $2,198.04 | $5,400.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $848.00 | $848.00 | $1,076.25 |
| Illinois | 43 | $600.00 | $1,976.00 | $12,172.19 |
| Indiana | 25 | $1,230.00 | $1,406.00 | $4,063.80 |
| Iowa | 21 | $665.40 | $979.17 | $13,342.76 |
| Kansas | 9 | $245.20 | $2,714.68 | $6,480.29 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $398.95 | $1,944.00 | $6,333.00 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $1,692.08 | $1,692.08 | $1,692.08 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,069.65 | $1,681.70 | $5,163.35 |
| Michigan | 27 | $741.44 | $1,609.00 | $5,678.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $605.42 | $637.34 | $2,868.00 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $510.60 | $638.25 | $1,225.20 |
| Missouri | 16 | $1,821.60 | $2,077.90 | $6,599.78 |
| Montana | 2 | $920.80 | $920.80 | $977.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $991.50 | $1,171.38 | $1,703.73 |
| Nevada | 4 | $1,021.52 | $1,131.15 | $1,425.14 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,362.65 | $2,362.65 | $2,362.65 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,770.73 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $681.66 | $681.66 | $681.66 |
| New York | 21 | $525.00 | $1,917.33 | $7,577.37 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,020.90 | $1,020.90 | $3,048.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $2,048.00 | $2,048.00 | $2,204.00 |
| Ohio | 64 | $1,176.00 | $1,926.40 | $14,211.60 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $1,124.62 | $1,124.62 | $9,917.50 |
| Oregon | 13 | $361.26 | $3,976.30 | $4,025.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $144.60 | $2,301.00 | $3,913.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $843.50 | $1,224.50 | $12,521.69 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,736.00 | $1,736.00 | $2,276.00 |
| Tennessee | 28 | $337.05 | $464.10 | $1,282.16 |
| Texas | 108 | $342.06 | $2,204.00 | $9,003.24 |
| Virginia | 27 | $337.05 | $1,825.00 | $12,521.33 |
| Washington | 31 | $769.35 | $1,240.00 | $4,420.32 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $1,217.50 | $2,380.00 | $3,797.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $910.00 | $1,390.80 | $4,283.39 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $1,538.46 | $2,382.75 | $2,449.82 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $2,864.12 | $89.05 – $189.74 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $2,865.00 | $206.69 – $1,805.28 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $2,868.00 | $867.93 – $3,226.50 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $2,868.00 | $867.93 – $3,226.50 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $2,870.92 | $1,880.84 – $5,987.00 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $2,897.40 | $1,769.88 – $1,805.28 |
| WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital | Lewisburg, PA | $2,908.00 | $74.17 – $87.66 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $2,943.27 | $486.45 – $4,989.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $2,967.87 | $77.42 – $1,612.08 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $3,014.10 | $1,921.00 – $4,657.00 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $3,031.00 | $67.43 – $9,834.72 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $3,048.00 | $1,578.64 – $3,941.85 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $3,050.82 | $2,345.04 – $9,858.00 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $3,076.20 | $1,769.88 – $5,339.00 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,088.20 | $74.17 – $1,699.17 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $3,105.36 | $174.74 – $4,424.71 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $3,133.44 | $174.74 – $2,555.78 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $3,237.00 | $1,316.75 – $1,316.75 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $3,328.00 | $174.56 – $3,729.00 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $3,367.09 | $1,638.49 – $3,282.50 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $3,390.75 | $87.75 – $2,544.00 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $3,411.50 | $67.43 – $8,023.69 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $3,426.40 | $84.28 – $7,451.66 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $3,426.40 | $28.75 – $5,873.40 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $3,464.80 | not published |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $3,486.44 | $62.14 – $79.59 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $3,493.60 | not published |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $3,499.92 | $174.74 – $1,650.77 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $3,527.70 | $34.00 – $203.51 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $3,551.89 | $1,549.68 – $1,549.68 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $3,556.15 | $68.63 – $2,589.43 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $3,610.80 | $5,981.00 – $20,799.00 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $3,619.87 | $791.00 – $3,324.90 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $3,651.66 | $1,716.53 – $5,045.00 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $3,780.00 | not published |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $3,786.00 | $121.79 – $3,523.75 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $3,797.00 | $205.80 – $2,758.96 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $3,875.30 | $77.42 – $3,974.00 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $3,913.20 | $70.80 – $5,869.80 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $3,936.24 | $174.74 – $4,424.71 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $3,950.70 | $1,577.02 – $1,592.79 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $3,972.48 | $72.84 – $3,436.08 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $3,976.30 | not published |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $3,976.30 | not published |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $3,986.00 | $117.49 – $3,617.38 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $3,993.50 | $1,659.12 – $6,636.49 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $4,025.25 | $1,806.42 – $3,359.50 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $4,025.25 | $1,806.42 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $4,025.25 | $1,806.42 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $4,025.25 | $1,806.42 – $9,178.00 |