Bx/exc lymph node/open/superfic 38500 cost at US hospitals
Bx/exc lymph node/open/superfic 38500 · CPT 38500
$221.35
lowest cash price
$4,184.94
national median
$39,268.70
highest cash price
299
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $221.35–$39,268.70 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$39,268.70
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital — Lake Forest, ILMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($4,407.98) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,531.42)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 18 | $394.75 | $1,907.98 | $4,404.67 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $631.15 | $631.15 | $7,439.07 |
| California | 80 | $221.35 | $4,066.40 | $13,725.60 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 64 | $985.40 | $16,763.50 | $36,205.31 |
| Georgia | 13 | $10,395.00 | $10,395.00 | $10,395.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $2,299.84 | $2,299.84 | $2,530.50 |
| Illinois | 35 | $622.80 | $3,832.80 | $39,268.70 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 22 | $445.92 | $1,640.00 | $27,507.54 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 9 | $385.80 | $1,083.36 | $20,581.33 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $3,922.00 | $4,358.00 | $5,383.86 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $6,068.00 | $6,068.00 | $6,068.00 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $444.16 | $444.16 | $1,507.38 |
| Missouri | 17 | $392.44 | $392.44 | $28,559.53 |
| Montana | 2 | $503.20 | $503.20 | $503.20 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $771.07 | $780.36 | $789.65 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $4,509.59 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $4,531.42 | $4,531.42 | $5,366.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $282.70 | $282.70 | $5,252.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 46 | $297.00 | $9,885.00 | $38,156.13 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $8,686.70 | $11,349.62 | $14,099.36 |
| Oregon | 12 | $677.70 | $741.75 | $9,349.15 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $411.00 | $666.60 | $4,500.50 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $2,650.50 | $3,664.50 | $14,305.24 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $5,080.80 | $5,080.80 | $5,080.80 |
| Tennessee | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 109 | $3,339.27 | $4,135.34 | $19,494.91 |
| Virginia | 20 | $1,759.50 | $6,040.00 | $27,154.27 |
| Washington | 29 | $447.60 | $3,810.00 | $8,856.48 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $282.00 | $1,956.50 | $14,897.50 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $1,924.80 | $1,924.80 | $1,924.80 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $3,561.60 | $3,561.60 | $3,561.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2,150.00 – $7,034.24 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $8,005.00 – $25,998.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $3,125.00 – $5,275.44 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $267.86 – $4,203.76 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $110.22 – $5,432.98 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $4,020.74 – $4,020.74 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $4,020.74 – $4,020.74 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $5,559.37 – $16,652.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $4,195.85 – $4,405.64 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $5,114.08 – $5,114.08 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $110.22 – $4,865.48 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $240.24 – $4,316.69 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $4,020.74 – $4,020.74 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $4,020.74 – $4,020.74 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $576.00 – $6,797.28 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $110.22 – $4,865.48 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $110.22 – $4,865.48 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $267.86 – $4,203.76 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,185.00 – $1,534.53 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,104.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,150.00 – $6,150.36 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $7,332.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $3,704.30 – $3,852.47 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,775.35 – $15,689.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $654.39 – $7,007.00 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | not published | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $13,923.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $5,787.99 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $4,363.14 – $4,799.46 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $396.98 – $1,308.11 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $2,289.36 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $2,289.36 – $3,268.08 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $7,332.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,852.39 – $8,124.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $387.43 – $8,058.70 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $2,289.36 – $3,268.08 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $2,289.36 – $3,268.08 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $5,658.00 – $8,003.00 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | not published | $448.22 – $3,942.82 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $448.22 – $3,942.82 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | not published | $469.07 – $5,861.07 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $5,787.99 – $12,362.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | not published | $1,271.44 – $2,289.36 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $4,363.14 – $11,104.20 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $576.00 – $6,797.28 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $537.00 – $9,077.15 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $3,884.37 – $8,733.28 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $2,320.36 – $6,259.37 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $396.98 – $1,308.11 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | not published | $1,913.86 – $2,289.36 |