Clearance of airways cost at US hospitals
Clearance of airways · CPT 31720
$13.02
lowest cash price
$213.07
national median
$1,848.00
highest cash price
524
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $13.02–$1,848.00 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$1,848.00
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon — San Antonio, TXMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($246.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($240.68)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $124.32 | $373.62 | $373.62 |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 7 | $62.13 | $121.55 | $309.00 |
| California | 76 | $26.60 | $388.11 | $586.56 |
| Colorado | 14 | $97.54 | $97.54 | $97.54 |
| Florida | 61 | $350.83 | $760.50 | $760.50 |
| Georgia | 25 | $145.34 | $163.80 | $883.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 46 | $64.80 | $219.60 | $439.20 |
| Indiana | 25 | $82.20 | $166.00 | $249.60 |
| Iowa | 20 | $140.00 | $182.44 | $597.24 |
| Kansas | 11 | $332.40 | $332.40 | $482.30 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $13.02 | $144.52 | $190.79 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $131.04 | $131.04 | $131.04 |
| Maine | 7 | $102.75 | $319.90 | $650.85 |
| Maryland | 2 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Michigan | 26 | $56.00 | $315.00 | $443.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $46.03 | $144.80 | $282.40 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $17.85 | $89.55 | $141.00 |
| Missouri | 20 | $59.15 | $206.80 | $213.07 |
| Montana | 2 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $38.00 | $591.36 | $598.40 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $577.75 | $577.75 | $577.75 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $222.28 | $225.12 | $239.52 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $247.38 | $247.38 | $247.38 |
| New York | 22 | $240.68 | $240.68 | $566.67 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $90.00 | $92.60 | $1,345.05 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $268.80 | $268.80 | $329.60 |
| Ohio | 46 | $86.71 | $280.50 | $608.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $80.94 | $157.95 | $416.65 |
| Oregon | 11 | $240.48 | $522.75 | $571.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $154.20 | $309.60 | $1,011.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $103.00 | $304.00 | $467.50 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $214.40 | $239.20 | $260.80 |
| Tennessee | 20 | $81.48 | $136.16 | $207.70 |
| Texas | 101 | $63.53 | $177.50 | $1,848.00 |
| Virginia | 25 | $95.40 | $208.00 | $337.80 |
| Washington | 32 | $84.50 | $200.34 | $576.96 |
| West Virginia | 7 | $210.00 | $246.50 | $335.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $70.00 | $121.55 | $425.59 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $608.40 | $0.01 – $842.40 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $608.40 | $0.01 – $842.40 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $608.40 | $0.01 – $842.40 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $608.40 | $0.01 – $842.40 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $608.40 | $86.54 – $842.40 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $608.40 | $0.01 – $842.40 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $608.40 | $0.01 – $842.40 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $608.40 | $0.01 – $842.40 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $608.40 | $0.01 – $842.40 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $650.85 | $47.51 – $544.76 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $760.50 | $38.83 – $994.50 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $760.50 | $39.39 – $585.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $760.50 | $38.83 – $936.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $883.00 | $219.64 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $883.00 | $219.64 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $883.00 | $2,572.00 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $883.00 | $222.42 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $883.00 | $201.16 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $883.00 | $222.42 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $883.00 | $219.64 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $883.00 | $222.42 – $4,840.09 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $1,011.60 | $34.65 – $1,348.80 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $1,345.05 | not published |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $1,848.00 | $167.40 – $381.96 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $70.47 – $368.99 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $69.09 – $368.99 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $69.09 – $368.99 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $69.09 – $368.99 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $69.09 – $368.99 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $69.09 – $368.99 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $69.09 – $368.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $2,787.70 – $2,846.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $2,787.70 – $2,846.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $2,418.62 – $2,545.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $2,846.39 – $2,846.39 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $2,539.81 – $2,593.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $2,563.39 – $2,698.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $2,642.18 – $2,697.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $2,386.27 – $2,511.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $2,539.81 – $2,673.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $2,662.50 – $2,718.55 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $2,593.28 – $2,593.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $2,539.81 – $2,673.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $2,535.80 – $2,589.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |