Biopsy/removal lymph nodes cost at US hospitals
Biopsy/removal lymph nodes · CPT 38525
$248.94
lowest cash price
$4,242.15
national median
$45,189.83
highest cash price
249
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $248.94–$45,189.83 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$45,189.83
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital — Lake Forest, ILMedian 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 | 17 | $681.90 | $681.90 | $681.90 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $10,302.25 | $10,302.25 | $10,302.25 |
| California | 83 | $248.94 | $5,252.00 | $8,555.52 |
| Colorado | 16 | $20,159.77 | $20,159.77 | $20,159.77 |
| Florida | 64 | $1,671.80 | $1,671.80 | $39,361.95 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,905.00 | $6,905.00 | $6,905.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $351.68 | $351.68 | $3,369.00 |
| Illinois | 34 | $817.20 | $2,140.80 | $45,189.83 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 19 | $571.20 | $2,140.80 | $27,622.54 |
| Kansas | 9 | $15,355.76 | $15,355.76 | $15,355.76 |
| Kentucky | 11 | $658.20 | $3,558.45 | $29,646.04 |
| 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 | 25 | $539.84 | $5,383.86 | $5,383.86 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 9 | $695.68 | $2,720.76 | $2,986.20 |
| Missouri | 18 | $1,023.75 | $10,246.24 | $28,847.90 |
| Montana | 2 | $652.80 | $652.80 | $652.80 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $987.70 | $999.60 | $1,011.50 |
| 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 | 18 | $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 | 55 | $520.50 | $3,998.25 | $43,211.42 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $4,943.95 | $19,798.54 | $20,693.71 |
| Oregon | 12 | $679.20 | $1,289.25 | $1,823.58 |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | $754.80 | $754.80 | $5,149.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $3,555.00 | $3,555.00 | $44,938.53 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 110 | $3,302.03 | $4,196.54 | $20,447.42 |
| Virginia | 21 | $23,686.23 | $32,870.08 | $42,630.65 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,964.00 | $3,964.00 | $6,771.27 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $492.50 | $3,303.20 | $25,075.00 |
| Wisconsin | 29 | $723.33 | $1,830.00 | $3,522.40 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| 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 Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,435.88 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,326.99 |
| 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 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $5,727.80 – $5,848.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $5,780.99 – $6,085.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $5,958.65 – $6,084.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $5,381.51 – $5,664.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $5,727.80 – $6,029.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $6,004.48 – $6,130.89 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $5,848.38 – $5,848.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $5,727.80 – $6,029.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $5,718.74 – $5,839.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $6,286.82 – $6,419.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $6,041.26 – $6,359.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $6,235.33 – $6,366.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $5,718.74 – $5,839.14 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $5,865.34 – $6,112.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $5,727.80 – $6,029.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $5,381.51 – $5,664.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $6,235.33 – $6,366.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $6,004.48 – $6,130.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $5,357.88 – $5,357.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $5,327.76 – $5,608.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $5,780.99 – $6,085.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $5,625.39 – $5,743.82 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $5,320.41 – $5,600.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $5,805.32 – $5,927.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $6,235.33 – $6,366.60 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $5,865.34 – $6,112.30 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $5,865.34 – $6,112.30 |