Bladder Catheter Insertion (simple) cost at US hospitals
Insertion of a temporary indwelling bladder catheter, simple · CPT 51702
$34.35
lowest cash price
$232.30
national median
$2,240.28
highest cash price
795
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $34.35–$2,240.28 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($147.72) → Sep 1, 2026 ($338.93)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $229.32 | $473.46 | $625.56 |
| Arizona | 23 | $62.21 | $99.08 | $232.25 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $34.35 | $139.10 | $299.00 |
| California | 88 | $39.27 | $275.60 | $1,297.44 |
| Colorado | 17 | $101.92 | $1,208.26 | $1,208.26 |
| Florida | 79 | $156.78 | $481.65 | $2,061.19 |
| Georgia | 17 | $74.60 | $368.55 | $1,475.52 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $75.84 | $75.84 | $166.50 |
| Illinois | 43 | $62.50 | $245.00 | $600.48 |
| Indiana | 26 | $181.12 | $348.00 | $494.40 |
| Iowa | 31 | $113.40 | $198.25 | $593.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $73.20 | $581.70 | $581.70 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $60.26 | $207.00 | $338.93 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $145.86 | $145.86 | $145.86 |
| Maine | 7 | $58.00 | $173.40 | $267.25 |
| Maryland | 1 | $117.00 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $59.92 | $329.00 | $600.80 |
| Minnesota | 14 | $69.10 | $260.00 | $297.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $38.60 | $96.72 | $496.00 |
| Missouri | 17 | $186.78 | $633.60 | $2,240.28 |
| Montana | 2 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $167.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $113.40 | $122.36 | $221.61 |
| Nevada | 4 | $98.80 | $225.50 | $249.70 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $140.87 | $142.67 | $151.80 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $193.20 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| New York | 23 | $42.00 | $152.54 | $1,084.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $138.00 | $198.83 | $516.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $447.20 |
| Ohio | 59 | $123.57 | $323.25 | $1,032.60 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $113.78 | $194.35 | $332.20 |
| Oregon | 13 | $165.44 | $313.65 | $469.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $184.00 | $538.20 | $1,027.20 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $103.00 | $142.00 | $235.80 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $199.20 | $264.80 | $289.60 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $37.20 | $59.16 | $131.54 |
| Texas | 111 | $67.20 | $285.15 | $1,201.00 |
| Virginia | 33 | $42.32 | $158.50 | $368.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $51.10 | $210.00 | $488.60 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $104.50 | $229.00 | $500.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $121.98 | $195.00 | $720.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $103.32 | $189.68 | $208.50 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $34.35 | $68.01 – $257.50 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $36.67 | $51.00 – $257.50 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $37.20 | $102.40 – $235.40 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $38.60 | $112.13 – $628.00 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $39.27 | $22.29 – $154.37 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $42.00 | $25.07 – $394.97 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $42.32 | $152.44 – $158.54 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $42.32 | $118.91 – $147.76 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $42.32 | $152.44 – $158.54 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $42.32 | $115.45 – $149.52 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $43.20 | $108.16 – $288.00 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $43.20 | $87.75 – $263.35 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $43.20 | $89.22 – $270.65 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $43.20 | $118.91 – $263.15 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $43.20 | $105.01 – $288.00 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $43.20 | $97.01 – $288.00 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $43.20 | $99.78 – $270.65 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $43.20 | $104.33 – $282.99 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $43.20 | $109.87 – $288.00 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $43.20 | $106.67 – $282.99 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $43.20 | $106.67 – $282.99 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $43.20 | $97.01 – $263.15 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $44.39 | $102.40 – $235.40 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $44.39 | $112.58 – $328.36 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $44.73 | $22.29 – $304.00 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $48.09 | $112.13 – $236.06 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $48.25 | $113.18 – $426.00 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $51.10 | not published |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $54.00 | $110.23 – $321.50 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $56.00 | not published |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $57.12 | $91.80 – $183.60 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $58.00 | $12.01 – $29.26 |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $58.80 | not published |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $59.16 | $91.80 – $183.60 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $59.67 | $10.00 – $523.31 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $59.92 | $47.96 – $239.95 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $60.26 | $34.49 – $113.75 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $61.20 | $38.77 – $183.60 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $61.20 | $91.80 – $183.60 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $62.21 | $81.16 – $226.50 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $62.50 | $142.58 – $230.97 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $62.50 | $139.58 – $230.97 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $62.50 | $139.58 – $230.97 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $62.50 | $142.58 – $230.97 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $65.28 | $91.80 – $183.60 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $66.30 | $22.29 – $154.37 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $66.70 | $38.10 – $165.62 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $66.90 | not published |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $67.20 | $139.24 – $426.24 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $67.20 | $84.48 – $384.00 |