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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,234.81 – $5,400.75 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,435.88 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,326.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $2,390.81 – $2,441.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $2,390.81 – $2,441.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $2,074.29 – $2,183.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $2,441.14 – $2,441.14 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $2,178.22 – $2,224.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $2,198.44 – $2,314.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $2,266.01 – $2,313.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $2,046.53 – $2,154.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $2,178.22 – $2,292.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $2,283.44 – $2,331.51 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $2,224.07 – $2,224.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $2,178.22 – $2,292.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $2,174.78 – $2,220.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $2,390.81 – $2,441.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $2,297.42 – $2,418.34 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $2,371.23 – $2,421.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $2,174.78 – $2,220.56 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $2,266.01 – $6,112.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $2,178.22 – $2,292.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $2,046.53 – $2,154.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $2,371.23 – $2,421.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $2,283.44 – $2,331.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $2,037.54 – $2,037.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $2,026.08 – $2,132.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $2,198.44 – $2,314.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $2,139.27 – $2,184.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $2,023.29 – $2,129.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $2,207.70 – $2,254.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $2,371.23 – $2,421.15 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $5,865.34 – $6,112.30 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $5,865.34 – $6,112.30 |