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Egd Ultrasound fine needle bx/aspir cost at US hospitals
Egd us fine needle bx/aspir · CPT 43242
$694.80
lowest cash price
$3,514.50
national median
$4,440.00
highest cash price
9
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $694.80–$4,440.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($3,677.40) → Jul 1, 2026 ($3,249.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $3,249.75 | $3,249.75 | $3,514.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $694.80 | $3,677.40 | $4,440.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $694.80 | $277.43 – $892.40 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,296.80 | $277.43 – $3,253.80 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $3,249.75 | $866.60 – $3,899.70 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $3,414.00 | $277.43 – $4,552.00 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $3,514.50 | $1,148.07 – $4,217.40 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,677.40 | $277.43 – $5,516.10 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $4,128.80 | $277.43 – $4,644.90 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,258.20 | $277.43 – $5,367.75 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $4,440.00 | $277.43 – $6,290.00 |