Change of ureter tube/stent cost at US hospitals
Change of ureter tube/stent · CPT 50688
$179.52
lowest cash price
$2,424.12
national median
$14,854.22
highest cash price
488
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $179.52–$14,854.22 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,355.42) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,694.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $2,423.46 | $2,423.46 | $2,423.46 |
| Arizona | 19 | $530.18 | $654.59 | $1,655.83 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $669.57 | $670.88 | $4,666.92 |
| California | 78 | $179.52 | $2,854.80 | $5,834.40 |
| Colorado | 14 | $1,447.39 | $7,750.26 | $7,750.26 |
| Florida | 28 | $1,717.95 | $5,559.71 | $14,854.22 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,272.57 | $1,272.57 | $6,921.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,365.44 | $1,365.44 | $1,365.44 |
| Illinois | 33 | $990.00 | $2,866.80 | $12,229.12 |
| Indiana | 25 | $2,347.80 | $2,347.80 | $2,394.00 |
| Iowa | 15 | $196.80 | $1,220.94 | $6,028.75 |
| Kansas | 8 | $5,860.99 | $5,860.99 | $5,860.99 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $1,737.25 | $1,737.25 | $2,037.44 |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $2,653.00 | $2,653.00 | $2,653.00 |
| Michigan | 25 | $1,847.44 | $5,253.00 | $6,081.00 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $1,336.18 | $1,336.18 | $4,898.40 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $710.80 | $710.80 | $832.50 |
| Missouri | 16 | $2,196.70 | $2,196.70 | $7,865.65 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | $987.00 | $1,220.94 | $1,220.94 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,430.08 | $1,430.08 | $1,583.56 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,914.60 | $2,914.60 | $2,914.60 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $2,238.78 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $2,424.12 | $2,424.12 | $5,573.38 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $1,756.50 | $2,513.80 | $2,513.80 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $2,848.80 | $2,848.80 | $3,164.80 |
| Ohio | 49 | $1,281.80 | $3,115.20 | $6,124.95 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $2,225.85 | $2,412.22 | $3,435.56 |
| Oregon | 9 | $2,231.68 | $5,815.50 | $6,666.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $1,236.80 | $3,457.20 | $4,240.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,065.00 | $1,480.50 | $7,098.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $2,752.00 | $2,752.00 | $3,028.00 |
| Tennessee | 22 | $629.85 | $1,234.80 | $3,312.99 |
| Texas | 104 | $590.94 | $2,742.61 | $9,159.98 |
| Virginia | 19 | $629.85 | $2,323.00 | $3,035.50 |
| Washington | 30 | $750.24 | $1,610.80 | $6,506.50 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $1,171.00 | $2,417.00 | $5,532.00 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $1,363.43 | $1,410.00 | $3,036.39 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,359.96 | $1,359.96 | $1,359.96 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $1,881.65 | $63.59 – $4,655.74 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $1,884.23 | $51.70 – $3,069.15 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,936.35 | $173.17 – $2,681.10 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $1,936.35 | $840.08 – $2,681.10 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $1,936.35 | $521.33 – $2,681.10 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $1,936.35 | $518.35 – $2,681.10 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $1,936.35 | $167.89 – $2,681.10 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,936.35 | $509.41 – $2,681.10 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $1,940.10 | $652.80 – $705.02 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $1,940.10 | $652.80 – $705.02 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $1,965.60 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $1,983.13 | $51.70 – $4,180.36 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $1,990.45 | $1,142.00 – $7,309.00 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $718.08 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $718.08 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $705.02 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $718.08 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $705.02 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $705.02 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $718.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $718.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $718.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $718.08 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $2,017.80 | $652.80 – $718.08 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $2,037.44 | $1,015.95 – $3,935.75 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $2,055.00 | $1,619.34 – $6,181.00 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $2,058.51 | $51.70 – $4,431.11 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $2,088.28 | $1,058.25 – $5,714.55 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $2,088.28 | $1,411.00 – $4,938.50 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $2,098.27 | $293.77 – $293.77 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $2,098.27 | $293.77 – $293.77 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $2,098.27 | $293.77 – $293.77 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $2,127.38 | $102.75 – $4,112.08 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $2,137.71 | $51.70 – $4,609.60 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $2,148.25 | $1,977.66 – $2,056.77 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $2,196.70 | $84.74 – $2,512.51 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $2,196.70 | $84.74 – $2,512.51 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $2,196.70 | $84.74 – $3,886.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $2,196.70 | $84.74 – $2,512.51 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $2,196.70 | $84.74 – $2,512.51 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $2,196.70 | $84.74 – $2,512.51 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $2,200.47 | $685.44 – $3,631.68 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $2,225.85 | $117.19 – $4,302.40 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $2,231.68 | $1,858.81 – $12,553.20 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick, NJ | $2,238.78 | $159.48 – $2,686.53 |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | Manahawkin, NJ | $2,238.78 | $159.48 – $2,686.53 |
| Bayshore Medical Center | Holmdel, NJ | $2,267.41 | $2,267.41 – $2,720.90 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune City, NJ | $2,267.41 | $159.48 – $2,720.90 |
| Riverview Medical Center | Red Bank, NJ | $2,267.41 | $159.48 – $2,720.90 |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | Perth Amboy, NJ | $2,269.38 | $165.04 – $2,723.26 |