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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $5,741.00 | $128.95 – $9,330.70 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $5,855.00 | $239.58 – $8,369.88 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $6,311.00 | $128.95 – $8,328.03 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $6,463.60 | $711.15 – $8,058.70 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $6,839.00 | $141.76 – $8,592.30 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $9,100.68 | not published |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $9,100.68 | $417.99 – $870.97 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $9,738.40 | not published |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $18,782.67 | $2,449.71 – $9,987.29 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $19,471.51 | $3,787.35 – $3,787.35 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,259.51 – $5,400.75 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,974.73 – $15,332.59 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $8,431.15 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $8,325.82 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $8,431.15 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $8,431.15 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $4,557.00 – $4,557.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,435.88 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $8,325.82 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,326.99 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $8,325.82 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $6,286.82 – $6,419.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $6,286.82 – $6,419.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $5,454.50 – $5,741.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $6,419.18 – $6,419.18 |