Drain neck/chest lesion 21501 cost at US hospitals
Drain Neck/Chest Lesion 21501 · CPT 21501
$226.78
lowest cash price
$3,339.00
national median
$27,561.20
highest cash price
368
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $226.78–$27,561.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,285.96) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,386.84)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $5,037.24 | $5,037.24 | $5,037.24 |
| Arizona | 15 | $398.47 | $398.47 | $761.30 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $1,590.28 | $1,590.28 | $1,593.41 |
| California | 84 | $227.43 | $4,529.20 | $8,573.60 |
| Colorado | 15 | $7,529.14 | $7,529.14 | $7,529.14 |
| Florida | 65 | $1,034.80 | $9,467.71 | $27,561.20 |
| Georgia | 24 | $4,391.40 | $4,391.40 | $18,336.91 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $280.32 | $280.32 | $280.32 |
| Illinois | 29 | $859.20 | $859.20 | $9,166.32 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $818.40 | $1,144.80 | $16,649.99 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 3 | $578.40 | $578.40 | $612.03 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $1,403.75 | $4,636.10 | $8,016.40 |
| Michigan | 25 | $3,994.09 | $3,994.09 | $3,994.09 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $1,253.09 | $1,253.09 | $1,253.09 |
| Mississippi | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 16 | $819.65 | $5,299.80 | $9,694.08 |
| Montana | 2 | $723.20 | $723.20 | $3,564.80 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $226.78 | $1,559.46 | $3,008.15 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,004.30 | $1,004.30 | $1,401.12 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,706.15 | $4,706.15 | $4,706.15 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,127.88 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $3,334.38 | $3,334.38 | $3,334.38 |
| New York | 19 | $3,386.84 | $3,386.84 | $7,541.73 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $2,284.50 | $3,206.78 | $3,206.78 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $3,377.60 | $3,377.60 | $4,952.80 |
| Ohio | 50 | $391.50 | $3,294.00 | $21,602.28 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $5,179.35 | $5,179.35 | $5,179.35 |
| Oregon | 12 | $715.50 | $6,970.00 | $13,016.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $3,338.50 | $5,874.00 | $5,874.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $1,455.50 | $2,012.00 | $5,395.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $3,631.20 | $3,631.20 | $5,098.40 |
| Tennessee | 20 | $1,309.95 | $1,309.95 | $1,309.95 |
| Texas | 105 | $1,689.60 | $2,727.07 | $17,651.47 |
| Virginia | 19 | $1,309.95 | $3,021.00 | $11,942.66 |
| Washington | 32 | $1,115.92 | $4,420.32 | $6,832.70 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $353.50 | $3,339.00 | $11,851.50 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $286.73 | $2,160.40 | $8,647.98 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $6,405.75 | not published |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $6,409.90 | $3,236.85 – $8,496.74 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $6,722.10 | $567.97 – $8,603.08 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $6,832.70 | $2,517.84 – $5,988.18 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $6,839.00 | $300.51 – $6,421.98 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $6,865.50 | $2,943.75 – $7,359.37 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $6,970.00 | not published |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $6,970.00 | not published |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $7,364.50 | $173.17 – $10,197.00 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $7,435.50 | not published |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $7,435.50 | not published |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $7,529.14 | $615.99 – $5,668.65 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $7,529.14 | $615.99 – $5,668.65 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $7,529.14 | $615.99 – $5,668.65 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $7,529.14 | $615.99 – $5,731.57 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $7,529.14 | $615.99 – $5,668.65 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $7,541.73 | $279.82 – $326.46 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $8,016.40 | $321.76 – $948.92 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $8,074.69 | $2,914.21 – $2,972.50 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $8,557.25 | $0.01 – $11,848.50 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,573.60 | not published |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $8,646.66 | $2,967.63 – $3,984.85 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $8,647.98 | $1,023.67 – $6,381.90 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $8,883.50 | $205.80 – $14,032.46 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $9,166.32 | $2,006.81 – $12,731.00 |