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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $275.60 | not published |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $275.80 | $171.12 – $1,321.00 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $275.80 | $171.12 – $1,318.00 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $276.80 | $118.33 – $311.40 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $277.20 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $277.20 | not published |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $278.72 | $151.52 – $457.93 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $278.78 | $124.84 – $124.84 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $279.95 | $96.93 – $4,401.00 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $282.10 | $128.29 – $133.42 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $282.40 | $85.46 – $317.70 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $282.40 | $85.46 – $317.70 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $282.53 | $58.15 – $423.79 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $282.53 | $85.00 – $423.79 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $282.53 | $145.97 – $423.79 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $282.53 | $56.51 – $353.16 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $282.53 | $70.63 – $423.79 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $283.20 | $85.70 – $318.60 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $283.20 | $92.16 – $318.60 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $283.20 | $24.97 – $318.60 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $284.91 | not published |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $285.00 | $138.94 – $368.19 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $285.15 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $285.15 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $285.15 | not published |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $285.60 | $129.64 – $158.10 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $286.11 | $185.13 – $4,042.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $286.31 | $88.32 – $368.00 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $286.42 | not published |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $287.35 | $49.26 – $410.50 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $288.60 | $64.62 – $146.00 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $289.60 | $123.80 – $325.80 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $289.80 | $64.49 – $693.00 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $289.90 | $134.25 – $439.00 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $290.50 | $19.64 – $22.91 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $292.05 | $129.11 – $4,989.00 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $294.00 | $142.58 – $1,757.00 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $297.60 | $82.80 – $307.80 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $298.43 | $142.23 – $500.78 |