Drain chest lesion cost at US hospitals
Drain chest lesion · CPT 21502
$258.90
lowest cash price
$3,839.54
national median
$7,957.95
highest cash price
102
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $258.90–$7,957.95 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $258.90 | $4,680.00 | $6,412.00 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 62 | $1,963.00 | $1,963.00 | $7,957.95 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.40 | $1,234.40 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 40 | $1,963.00 | $1,963.00 | $1,963.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 98 | $2,997.08 | $2,997.08 | $2,997.08 |
| Virginia | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $2,197.60 | $2,197.60 | $2,197.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $484.38 – $1,044.49 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $479.98 – $1,037.71 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $484.38 – $1,044.49 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $6,493.91 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $12,362.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $5,162.80 – $5,271.49 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $542.53 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $509.63 – $3,392.43 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,788.94 – $12,838.64 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $2,570.00 – $6,619.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $622.96 – $3,886.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $542.53 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $2,788.00 – $8,983.54 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $296.50 – $296.50 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $296.50 – $4,122.60 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $505.77 – $3,657.60 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $532.49 – $3,561.92 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $505.77 – $3,657.60 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $6,825.52 – $15,448.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $132.85 – $1,487.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $132.85 – $1,487.08 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $103.66 – $1,487.08 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $5,572.02 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $542.53 – $3,886.00 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $3,315.97 – $8,289.92 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $3,359.92 – $3,427.12 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $3,124.25 – $3,155.49 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $3,124.25 – $3,249.22 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $1,857.44 – $7,840.20 |