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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $9,467.71 | $3,033.33 – $6,875.66 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $9,694.08 | $1,778.00 – $5,236.93 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $10,696.40 | $251.97 – $8,228.00 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $11,851.50 | $88.50 – $11,844.92 |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $11,942.66 | $2,834.09 – $2,834.09 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $11,999.00 | $3,033.33 – $8,038.33 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $13,016.25 | $3,177.00 – $5,908.45 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $13,016.25 | $3,177.00 – $13,592.00 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $13,016.25 | $3,177.00 – $13,592.00 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $13,016.25 | $3,177.00 – $13,592.00 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $13,016.25 | $3,177.00 – $13,592.00 |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $13,437.30 | $2,748.08 – $2,803.05 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $16,649.99 | $0.96 – $5,639.25 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $17,651.47 | $2,917.95 – $5,835.90 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $18,336.91 | $964.00 – $5,847.61 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $19,415.23 | $2,830.70 – $2,887.32 |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $21,602.28 | $2,879.85 – $2,937.44 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $27,561.20 | $537.00 – $6,734.00 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $938.91 – $4,602.91 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $920.50 – $4,602.91 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,532.27 – $11,521.30 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $920.50 – $4,602.91 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $920.50 – $4,602.91 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $920.50 – $4,602.91 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,602.08 – $5,516.40 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,563.97 – $5,435.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $559.44 – $571.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $559.44 – $571.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $485.37 – $510.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $516.59 – $527.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $571.21 – $571.21 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $509.69 – $520.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $514.42 – $541.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $516.59 – $527.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $516.59 – $527.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $530.23 – $541.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $516.59 – $527.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $516.59 – $527.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $478.88 – $504.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $509.69 – $536.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $534.32 – $545.57 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $520.42 – $520.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $509.69 – $536.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $508.89 – $519.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $516.59 – $527.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $559.44 – $571.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $516.59 – $527.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $537.59 – $565.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $554.86 – $566.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $508.89 – $519.60 |