Biopsy/removal lymph nodes 38520 cost at US hospitals
Biopsy/removal lymph nodes 38520 · CPT 38520
$241.80
lowest cash price
$4,531.42
national median
$19,471.51
highest cash price
127
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $241.80–$19,471.51 — 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 | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $241.80 | $4,992.00 | $9,738.40 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 58 | $1,827.80 | $1,827.80 | $1,827.80 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $885.60 | $885.60 | $2,284.80 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 17 | $610.08 | $2,284.80 | $2,284.80 |
| 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 | $1,054.93 | $1,067.64 | $1,080.35 |
| 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 | 16 | $4,531.42 | $4,531.42 | $9,100.68 |
| 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 | 42 | $534.00 | $1,827.80 | $19,471.51 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $6,463.60 | $6,463.60 | $6,463.60 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $4,803.34 | $4,803.34 | $4,803.34 |
| 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 | 7 | $497.50 | $505.00 | $18,782.67 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $1,827.20 | $1,827.20 | $1,827.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $250.00 – $5,708.18 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $87.07 – $1,438.67 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $241.81 – $5,032.06 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $241.81 – $5,032.06 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $1,673.83 – $1,673.83 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $87.07 – $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 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $3,704.30 – $6,667.74 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $3,033.42 – $3,033.42 |
| 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 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $446.81 – $965.87 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $449.23 – $965.87 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $446.81 – $956.38 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $449.23 – $965.87 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $495.23 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $469.69 – $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 | $568.64 – $4,039.41 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $495.23 – $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 | $241.81 – $241.81 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $241.81 – $4,865.48 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $443.10 – $4,316.69 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $491.72 – $4,203.76 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $443.10 – $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 | $123.27 – $1,438.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $123.27 – $1,438.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $87.07 – $1,438.67 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $495.23 – $3,988.43 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $3,968.05 – $9,920.12 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $4,020.64 – $4,101.05 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $3,738.62 – $3,776.01 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $3,738.62 – $3,888.17 |