Ear and throat examination cost at US hospitals
Ear and throat examination · CPT 92502
$35.85
lowest cash price
$602.63
national median
$5,277.00
highest cash price
130
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $35.85–$5,277.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($636.27) → Sep 1, 2026 ($602.63)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 54 | $35.85 | $1,450.40 | $2,251.60 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 55 | $392.60 | $392.60 | $392.60 |
| Georgia | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 2 | $77.76 | $77.76 | $77.76 |
| Illinois | 29 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $210.40 |
| Indiana | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 16 | $172.80 | $210.40 | $285.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| 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 | 20 | $741.60 | $741.60 | $741.60 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $556.13 | $556.13 | $1,013.10 |
| Montana | 2 | 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 | $556.55 | $563.67 | $599.72 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | $602.63 | $602.63 | $602.63 |
| 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 | $392.60 | $579.00 | $5,277.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $1,713.25 | $1,713.25 | $1,713.25 |
| Oregon | 9 | $174.96 | $174.96 | $174.96 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $339.50 | $469.50 | $469.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 24 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 76 | $600.66 | $850.88 | $1,167.95 |
| Virginia | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 23 | $899.64 | $899.64 | $899.64 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $175.20 | $716.17 | $4,256.00 |
| Wisconsin | 21 | $229.60 | $2,455.00 | $2,455.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,450.40 | not published |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $1,512.75 | $510.25 – $1,020.49 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,713.25 | $145.00 – $1,110.04 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $2,251.60 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $2,455.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $2,455.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,455.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $2,455.00 | not published |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $4,256.00 | $41.48 – $2,199.29 |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $5,277.00 | $510.25 – $520.45 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $181.80 – $263.68 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $178.24 – $263.68 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $75.91 – $2,037.42 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $178.24 – $455.84 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $178.24 – $455.84 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $178.24 – $263.68 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $178.24 – $185.37 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $547.80 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $540.96 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $547.80 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $518.91 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $547.80 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $2,572.00 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $483.14 – $1,580.00 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $540.96 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $476.06 – $1,580.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $540.96 – $2,572.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $104.50 – $106.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $104.50 – $106.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $100.70 – $106.00 |