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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $67.20 | $48.93 – $384.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $67.20 | $30.72 – $384.00 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $67.32 | $91.80 – $183.60 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $67.32 | $91.80 – $183.60 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $67.32 | $91.80 – $183.60 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $67.32 | $91.80 – $183.60 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $68.24 | $65.80 – $226.68 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $68.88 | $47.96 – $239.95 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $69.10 | $51.48 – $157.19 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $69.40 | $118.09 – $118.09 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $69.54 | $76.44 – $80.27 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $71.40 | $44.01 – $291.44 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $71.61 | $117.02 – $327.66 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $73.20 | $41.38 – $333.79 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $74.60 | $37.80 – $204.12 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $74.60 | $50.40 – $176.40 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $75.84 | $21.90 – $93.34 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $79.94 | $56.98 – $126.00 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $83.65 | $81.16 – $226.50 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $85.47 | $81.16 – $226.68 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $85.95 | $22.49 – $294.33 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $86.56 | $35.99 – $185.64 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $87.03 | $30.45 – $145.00 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $87.28 | $81.16 – $241.60 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $89.91 | $18.11 – $114.13 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $90.10 | $37.84 – $322.71 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $90.10 | $37.84 – $158.45 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $90.10 | $37.84 – $158.45 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $92.00 | $378.88 – $378.88 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $93.02 | $72.99 – $226.68 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $94.22 | $81.16 – $226.68 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $96.34 | $78.55 – $241.60 |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $96.60 | not published |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $96.72 | $128.90 – $182.57 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $98.80 | $64.22 – $237.12 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $99.08 | $65.80 – $226.68 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $99.90 | $25.54 – $969.15 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $99.90 | $25.54 – $969.15 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $101.10 | $101.07 – $606.38 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $101.10 | $101.07 – $606.38 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $101.10 | $121.28 – $700.70 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $101.92 | $58.60 – $8,568.00 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $103.00 | $84.39 – $2,017.00 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $103.28 | $81.16 – $360.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $103.32 | $66.42 – $236.16 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $104.50 | $18.78 – $130.81 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $106.60 | $52.92 – $176.40 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $106.91 | $81.16 – $226.68 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $108.00 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $113.40 | $33.30 – $188.70 |