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Ercp lesion ablate w/dilate 43278 cost at US hospitals
Ercp lesion ablate w/dilate 43278 · CPT 43278
$2,311.80
lowest cash price
$4,640.25
national median
$7,896.80
highest cash price
8
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2,311.80–$7,896.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($3,804.53) → Jul 1, 2026 ($4,640.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,804.53 | $3,804.53 | $3,804.53 |
| Ohio | 2 | $4,640.25 | $4,640.25 | $5,948.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $2,311.80 | $5,574.60 | $7,896.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,311.80 | $707.40 – $3,917.33 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $3,804.53 | $899.06 – $3,994.76 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,928.80 | $647.45 – $5,565.80 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $4,640.25 | $3,739.04 – $6,730.27 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,574.60 | $707.40 – $7,897.35 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $5,948.25 | $1,943.10 – $7,137.90 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $6,529.80 | $647.45 – $8,706.40 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $7,896.80 | $647.45 – $8,883.90 |