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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $176.80 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $177.50 | $219.97 – $4,138.00 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $177.50 | $219.97 – $4,138.00 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $177.50 | $219.97 – $4,138.00 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $177.50 | $219.97 – $4,138.00 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $177.50 | $106.70 – $4,138.00 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $177.50 | $219.97 – $4,138.00 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $177.50 | $2,290.00 – $4,610.00 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $177.50 | $219.97 – $4,138.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $177.74 | $45.50 – $180.13 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $178.75 | $43.40 – $1,407.20 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $180.60 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $180.60 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $180.60 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $182.44 | $48.17 – $202.27 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $184.20 | $234.66 – $1,586.00 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $185.60 | not published |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $186.47 | $225.60 – $289.52 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $187.25 | $33.48 – $509.19 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $187.25 | $33.48 – $260.79 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $187.25 | $33.48 – $260.79 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $188.00 | $58.91 – $2,118.00 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $190.40 | $78.62 – $698.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $190.79 | $95.14 – $368.55 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $191.10 | $181.12 – $447.44 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $192.80 | $82.78 – $216.90 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $192.80 | $82.78 – $216.90 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $193.05 | $37.92 – $1,321.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $200.34 | $244.02 – $268.42 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $202.08 | $239.39 – $4,188.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $203.35 | $41.86 – $528.37 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $203.35 | $65.27 – $528.37 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $203.35 | $105.06 – $3,235.82 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $203.35 | $40.67 – $528.37 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $203.35 | $50.84 – $528.37 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $204.75 | $204.75 – $425.12 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $206.40 | $54.88 – $1,468.00 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $206.80 | $54.71 – $2,167.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $206.80 | $54.71 – $2,167.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $206.80 | $54.71 – $3,886.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $206.80 | $54.71 – $2,167.00 |