Biopsy/soft tissue/neck or thorax 21550 cost at US hospitals
Biopsy/soft tissue/neck or thorax 21550 · CPT 21550
$159.50
lowest cash price
$2,462.35
national median
$21,695.04
highest cash price
546
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $159.50–$21,695.04 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,855.89) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,917.33)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,924.22 | $2,924.22 | $6,424.08 |
| Arizona | 18 | $657.97 | $741.68 | $2,299.26 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $464.70 | $464.70 | $805.41 |
| California | 86 | $255.42 | $3,247.68 | $6,613.60 |
| Colorado | 14 | $4,370.59 | $4,370.59 | $4,370.59 |
| Florida | 66 | $1,221.35 | $4,912.86 | $21,695.04 |
| Georgia | 24 | $1,313.52 | $1,313.52 | $7,218.26 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,076.25 | $1,076.25 | $1,086.72 |
| Illinois | 38 | $496.80 | $2,362.20 | $7,364.16 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $473.40 | $2,070.75 | $6,382.96 |
| Kansas | 8 | $1,111.20 | $3,317.16 | $3,317.16 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $358.80 | $1,643.23 | $2,700.60 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $2,696.98 | $2,696.98 | $2,696.98 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,070.85 | $1,070.85 | $1,070.85 |
| Michigan | 26 | $1,426.00 | $5,085.00 | $6,089.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $526.68 | $591.47 | $3,391.20 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $545.82 | $773.95 | $1,315.65 |
| Missouri | 15 | $1,147.90 | $2,462.35 | $3,003.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $394.40 | $394.40 | $2,068.80 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $966.84 | $966.84 | $2,199.66 |
| Nevada | 3 | $830.46 | $830.46 | $1,158.59 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $797.45 | $797.45 | $797.45 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,770.73 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $2,310.84 | $2,310.84 | $2,310.84 |
| New York | 18 | $1,093.80 | $1,917.33 | $4,344.47 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $1,880.00 | $2,017.63 | $2,017.63 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $2,606.40 | $2,606.40 | $2,612.80 |
| Ohio | 57 | $172.50 | $2,830.20 | $7,589.40 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $916.68 | $916.68 | $3,983.65 |
| Oregon | 13 | $409.44 | $3,976.30 | $4,468.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $281.40 | $2,141.40 | $3,820.20 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $1,461.00 | $2,302.00 | $7,427.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $3,060.80 | $3,060.80 | $3,156.00 |
| Tennessee | 21 | $329.25 | $329.25 | $1,480.32 |
| Texas | 100 | $442.89 | $2,832.04 | $7,366.50 |
| Virginia | 21 | $329.25 | $2,042.50 | $3,153.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $1,374.00 | $2,594.20 | $4,420.32 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $159.50 | $168.00 | $3,249.00 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $261.29 | $1,723.68 | $3,125.10 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $1,479.52 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $1,457.85 – $4,840.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $5,675.66 – $5,795.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $5,675.66 – $5,795.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $4,924.26 – $5,183.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $5,795.15 – $5,795.15 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $5,170.98 – $5,279.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $5,219.00 – $5,493.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $5,379.39 – $5,492.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $4,858.36 – $5,114.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $5,170.98 – $5,443.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $5,420.77 – $5,534.89 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $5,279.85 – $5,279.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $5,170.98 – $5,443.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $5,162.80 – $5,271.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $5,675.66 – $5,795.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $5,453.97 – $5,741.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $5,629.18 – $5,747.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $5,162.80 – $5,271.49 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $2,494.78 – $5,492.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $5,170.98 – $5,443.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $4,858.36 – $5,114.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $5,629.18 – $5,747.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $5,420.77 – $5,534.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $4,837.03 – $4,837.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $4,809.83 – $5,062.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $5,219.00 – $5,493.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $5,078.52 – $5,185.44 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $4,803.19 – $5,055.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $5,629.18 – $5,747.69 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $2,494.78 – $2,599.82 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $2,494.78 – $2,599.82 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $2,494.78 – $2,599.82 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $2,494.78 – $2,599.82 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $2,494.78 – $2,599.82 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $2,494.78 – $2,599.82 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $2,494.78 – $2,599.82 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $476.72 – $2,505.22 |