Egd varices ligation cost at US hospitals
Egd varices ligation · CPT 43244
$123.75
lowest cash price
$2,244.82
national median
$15,341.16
highest cash price
272
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $123.75–$15,341.16 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,200.46) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,244.82)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 20 | $300.97 | $300.97 | $2,713.50 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $3,272.23 | $3,272.23 | $3,272.23 |
| California | 82 | $123.75 | $1,664.00 | $5,986.40 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 75 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.40 | $7,090.20 |
| Georgia | 23 | $5,045.00 | $5,045.00 | $5,045.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $192.32 | $192.32 | $3,794.25 |
| Illinois | 37 | $552.00 | $5,501.43 | $11,620.50 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 21 | $328.32 | $620.80 | $13,871.45 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 3 | $679.20 | $679.20 | $6,842.66 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.50 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 24 | $2,638.57 | $2,638.57 | $2,638.57 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 17 | $2,576.75 | $2,739.58 | $6,286.81 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 11 | $567.72 | $574.56 | $581.40 |
| 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 | $2,073.18 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $979.80 | $2,244.82 | $2,244.82 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | $2,942.40 | $2,942.40 | $2,942.40 |
| Ohio | 59 | $263.50 | $3,497.00 | $15,341.16 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $2,259.37 | $2,259.37 | $3,087.49 |
| Oregon | 9 | $2,096.32 | $4,476.95 | $4,476.95 |
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $502.50 | $2,978.40 | $5,442.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $6,921.32 | $6,921.32 | $7,084.34 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 24 | $806.40 | $806.40 | $1,093.16 |
| Texas | 91 | $636.00 | $1,138.20 | $2,203.74 |
| Virginia | 25 | $806.40 | $4,007.83 | $6,115.60 |
| Washington | 29 | $2,596.41 | $2,596.41 | $2,596.41 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $246.00 | $393.60 | $3,800.00 |
| Wisconsin | 21 | $366.51 | $366.51 | $1,647.20 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $1,774.44 – $1,811.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $1,921.62 – $1,962.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $1,774.44 – $1,811.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $1,846.56 – $1,943.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $1,905.88 – $1,946.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $1,747.98 – $1,784.78 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $1,821.31 – $3,051.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $1,774.44 – $1,811.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $1,750.75 – $1,842.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $1,644.91 – $1,731.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $1,905.88 – $1,946.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $1,835.31 – $1,873.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $1,637.68 – $1,637.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $1,628.47 – $1,714.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $1,767.00 – $1,860.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $1,719.44 – $1,755.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $1,774.44 – $1,811.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $1,960.86 – $2,002.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $1,626.23 – $1,711.82 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $1,774.44 – $1,811.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $1,774.44 – $1,811.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $1,774.44 – $1,811.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $1,905.88 – $1,946.00 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $2,927.98 – $3,051.26 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $2,927.98 – $3,051.26 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $2,927.98 – $3,051.26 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $2,927.98 – $3,051.26 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $2,927.98 – $3,051.26 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $2,927.98 – $3,051.26 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $553.67 – $2,909.60 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $553.67 – $2,909.60 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $593.22 – $2,909.60 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $593.22 – $2,909.60 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $593.22 – $3,192.67 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $553.67 – $2,909.60 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $553.67 – $2,909.60 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $593.22 – $3,192.67 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $553.67 – $2,909.60 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $872.90 – $1,953.98 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $872.90 – $2,041.91 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $564.97 – $3,706.61 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $556.50 – $3,395.13 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $564.97 – $3,208.24 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $564.97 – $3,395.13 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $556.50 – $3,566.45 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $1,880.60 – $11,143.00 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $1,902.48 – $11,143.00 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $1,880.60 – $11,143.00 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $1,890.72 – $11,143.00 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $1,890.72 – $11,143.00 |