Bladder Catheter Insertion (simple) cost at US hospitals

Insertion of a temporary indwelling bladder catheter, simple · CPT 51702

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Bladder Catheter Insertion (simple)

This is the placement of a temporary drainage catheter into the bladder through the urethra — the common Foley, held in place by a small balloon. "Simple" means it went in the ordinary way, without the extra maneuvers a scarred or obstructed urethra would require. It is one of the most routine things done in hospitals, and it frequently appears on a bill attached to some larger episode of care.

$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.

Cheapest published cash price

$34.35

82-3844150 BMH Crittenden — West Memphis, AR

Most expensive published cash price

$2,240.28

Mercy Hospital Aurora — Aurora, MO

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
LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Lexington, MO not published $41.38 – $207.96
HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL TAMARAC, FL not published $3,527.64 – $3,601.90
HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL PLANTATION, FL not published $3,527.64 – $3,601.90
HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL SUMMERFIELD, FL not published $3,060.61 – $3,221.69
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL Tampa, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Davie, FL not published $3,601.90 – $3,601.90
UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL Orlando, FL not published $3,213.95 – $3,281.62
HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL not published $3,243.79 – $3,414.52
HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL TRINITY, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL NORTH, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL STUART, FL not published $3,343.49 – $3,413.88
HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL VENICE, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL Palatka, FL not published $3,019.65 – $3,178.58
HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL DAVENPORT, FL not published $3,213.95 – $3,383.11
HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL LOXAHATCHEE, FL not published $3,369.20 – $3,440.13
OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER Oviedo, FL not published $3,281.62 – $3,281.62
HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL ORLANDO, FL not published $3,213.95 – $3,383.11
HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL MIDDLEBURG, FL not published $3,208.87 – $3,276.43
HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL BROOKSVILLE, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL ST PETERSBURG, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL NEWBERRY, FL not published $3,389.84 – $3,568.25
HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL MIAMI, FL not published $3,498.74 – $3,572.39
HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, FL not published $3,208.87 – $3,276.43
HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE PARKER, CO not published $196.56 – $3,413.88
HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL LARGO, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL SANFORD, FL not published $3,213.95 – $3,383.11
HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL LIVE OAK, FL not published $3,019.65 – $3,178.58
HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL DORAL, FL not published $3,498.74 – $3,572.39
HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL not published $3,369.20 – $3,440.13
HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL Sebring, FL not published $3,006.39 – $3,006.39
HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL PANAMA CITY, FL not published $2,989.49 – $3,146.83
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL NAVARRE, FL not published $3,243.79 – $3,414.52
HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL FORT MYERS, FL not published $3,156.49 – $3,222.94
HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL ENGLEWOOD, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL Inverness, FL not published $3,031.08 – $3,094.89
HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL TALLAHASSEE, FL not published $2,985.36 – $3,142.48
HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL TAMPA, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL HUDSON, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL BRADENTON, FL not published $3,257.45 – $3,326.02
HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL HIALEAH, FL not published $3,498.74 – $3,572.39
HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH LAKEWOOD, CO not published $196.56 – $204.84
HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION Denver, CO not published $196.56 – $204.84
HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE Lone Tree, CO not published $196.56 – $204.84
CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE DENVER, CO not published $196.56 – $204.84
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's Denver, CO not published $196.56 – $204.84
HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE Thornton, CO not published $196.56 – $204.84
HCA HealthONE AURORA Aurora, CO not published $196.56 – $204.84
HCA HOUSTON WEST HOUSTON, TX not published $134.32 – $189.71
HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST PASADENA, TX not published $134.32 – $189.71
HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL HOUSTON, TX not published $134.32 – $189.71

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