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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $6,839.00 | $377.98 – $7,280.38 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $7,957.95 | $173.17 – $11,018.70 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,069.54 – $5,237.18 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,532.27 – $13,275.90 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,045.64 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $6,957.62 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,045.64 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,052.76 – $5,345.54 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,295.00 – $7,045.64 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $4,557.00 – $4,557.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,931.10 – $6,213.92 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $6,957.62 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,888.17 – $6,122.93 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $6,957.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $5,675.66 – $5,795.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $5,675.66 – $5,795.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $4,924.26 – $5,183.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $5,795.15 – $5,795.15 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $5,170.98 – $5,279.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $5,219.00 – $5,493.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $5,379.39 – $5,492.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $4,858.36 – $5,114.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $5,170.98 – $5,443.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $5,420.77 – $5,534.89 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $5,279.85 – $5,279.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $5,170.98 – $5,443.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $5,162.80 – $5,271.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $5,675.66 – $5,795.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $5,453.97 – $5,741.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $5,629.18 – $5,747.69 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $4,980.71 – $5,492.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $5,240.96 – $5,351.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $5,170.98 – $5,443.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $4,858.36 – $5,114.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $5,629.18 – $5,747.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $5,420.77 – $5,534.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $4,837.03 – $4,837.03 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $4,809.83 – $5,062.98 |