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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $207.00 | $68.44 – $68.44 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $207.50 | $133.46 – $137.38 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $208.50 | $25.92 – $52.38 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $209.30 | $136.62 – $139.36 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $210.00 | $49.98 – $638.68 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $210.00 | $49.98 – $638.68 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $210.00 | $51.14 – $638.68 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $210.00 | $50.90 – $913.21 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $210.00 | $51.16 – $638.68 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $211.90 | $21.45 – $271.86 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $212.94 | $158.14 – $357.00 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $214.00 | $94.86 – $1,544.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $214.50 | $21.45 – $271.86 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $214.50 | $21.45 – $271.86 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $214.71 | $22.00 – $199.00 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $215.04 | $43.50 – $170.52 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $215.28 | $74.69 – $356.44 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $215.82 | $38.07 – $292.32 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $215.82 | $38.07 – $292.76 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $215.82 | $39.48 – $290.78 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $215.82 | $95.40 – $148.21 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $216.00 | $125.87 – $251.75 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $216.25 | $131.99 – $264.43 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $216.60 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $216.60 | not published |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $217.60 | $37.28 – $170.52 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $217.75 | $3.77 – $316.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $219.66 | $105.68 – $559.45 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $221.25 | $129.03 – $232.25 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $221.40 | $74.53 – $74.53 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $221.61 | $37.28 – $167.04 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $223.20 | $111.15 – $555.68 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $223.20 | $22.11 – $104.76 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $223.36 | $25.78 – $310.40 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $224.80 | $80.09 – $252.90 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $225.50 | $28.47 – $759.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $226.85 | $28.56 – $567.50 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $227.20 | $142.58 – $1,766.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $227.37 | $39.75 – $276.06 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $227.37 | $39.75 – $276.06 |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $228.20 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $229.00 | not published |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $229.32 | not published |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $229.50 | not published |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $231.20 | $34.39 – $217.86 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $231.60 | $30.26 – $174.75 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $232.25 | $26.46 – $145.63 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $232.30 | $22.52 – $232.30 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $233.80 | $23.45 – $68.29 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $234.40 | not published |