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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $2,787.70 – $2,846.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $2,678.81 – $2,819.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $2,764.86 – $2,823.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $2,535.80 – $2,589.18 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $328.20 – $2,697.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $2,539.81 – $2,673.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $2,386.27 – $2,511.86 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $2,764.86 – $2,823.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $2,662.50 – $2,718.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $2,375.78 – $2,375.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $2,362.43 – $2,486.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $2,563.39 – $2,698.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $2,494.40 – $2,546.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $2,395.29 – $2,445.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $2,359.16 – $2,483.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $2,764.86 – $2,823.07 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $328.20 – $342.02 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $328.20 – $342.02 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $328.20 – $342.02 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $328.20 – $342.02 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $328.20 – $342.02 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $328.20 – $342.02 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $328.20 – $342.02 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $221.07 – $320.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $221.07 – $320.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $221.07 – $320.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $221.07 – $327.45 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $221.07 – $377.12 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $221.07 – $327.45 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $221.07 – $294.34 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $221.07 – $377.12 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $221.07 – $320.09 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $52.96 – $1,019.57 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $55.34 – $1,019.57 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $221.44 – $437.82 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $221.07 – $401.03 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $221.44 – $378.96 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $221.07 – $401.03 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $221.07 – $421.27 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $214.61 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $217.10 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $214.61 – $6,165.00 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $215.76 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $215.76 – $6,165.00 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $217.10 – $6,165.00 |