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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $3,606.76 | $85.44 – $7,941.92 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $3,674.45 | $25.45 – $5,653.00 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $3,718.50 | not published |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $3,721.20 | $1,840.45 – $4,831.18 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $3,742.90 | $1,769.88 – $3,952.00 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $3,760.00 | not published |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $3,786.00 | $46.41 – $3,523.75 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,820.20 | $37.95 – $1,699.17 |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $3,883.20 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $3,883.20 | not published |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $3,929.76 | $1,769.88 – $5,458.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $3,936.24 | $1,769.88 – $5,467.00 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $3,976.30 | not published |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $3,976.30 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $3,981.78 | $74.46 – $360.20 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $3,983.65 | $236.29 – $3,399.30 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $3,985.50 | $1,673.79 – $4,184.48 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $3,986.00 | $44.77 – $3,617.38 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $4,026.40 | $1,840.45 – $4,683.94 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $4,145.28 | $1,805.60 – $4,971.00 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $4,155.14 | $1,638.49 – $2,878.57 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $4,344.47 | not published |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $4,350.00 | $111.66 – $3,523.75 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $4,370.59 | $280.22 – $3,223.15 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $4,370.59 | $280.22 – $3,223.15 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $4,370.59 | $280.22 – $3,223.15 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $4,370.59 | $280.22 – $3,258.92 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $4,370.59 | $280.22 – $3,223.15 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $4,378.85 | $1,142.09 – $5,977.00 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $4,416.00 | not published |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $4,420.32 | $1,912.53 – $6,437.49 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $4,420.32 | $1,912.53 – $6,684.56 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $4,420.32 | $1,917.90 – $6,684.56 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $4,468.50 | $1,806.42 – $3,359.50 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $4,468.50 | $1,806.42 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $4,468.50 | $1,806.42 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $4,468.50 | $1,806.42 – $9,178.00 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $4,468.50 | $1,806.42 – $9,178.00 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $4,498.20 | $274.42 – $6,194.59 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $535.10 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $525.37 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $535.10 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $535.10 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $525.37 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $535.10 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $525.37 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $525.37 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $535.10 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $535.10 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $4,562.25 | $486.45 – $525.37 |