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Change of ureter tube/stent cost at US hospitals
Change of ureter tube/stent · CPT 50688
$2,270.40
lowest cash price
$2,397.00
national median
$4,240.80
highest cash price
4
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2,270.40–$4,240.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($3,457.20) → Jul 1, 2026 ($2,397.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $2,397.00 | $2,397.00 | $2,397.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2,270.40 | $3,457.20 | $4,240.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,270.40 | $151.47 – $3,405.60 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,397.00 | $783.02 – $3,844.19 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $3,457.20 | $142.12 – $4,321.50 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,240.80 | $151.47 – $6,007.80 |