Exc sq tum/neck/ant thorax 3cm/> 21552 cost at US hospitals
Exc SQ tum/neck/ant thorax 3cm/> 21552 · CPT 21552
$256.05
lowest cash price
$4,744.88
national median
$35,079.78
highest cash price
264
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $256.05–$35,079.78 — 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 | 3 | $3,088.80 | $3,088.80 | $3,088.80 |
| Arizona | 19 | $547.77 | $547.77 | $694.52 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $886.60 | $886.60 | $886.60 |
| California | 85 | $256.05 | $4,576.00 | $9,626.40 |
| Colorado | 16 | $7,529.14 | $7,529.14 | $7,529.14 |
| Florida | 71 | $1,687.40 | $10,696.40 | $27,561.20 |
| Georgia | 23 | $13,791.00 | $13,791.00 | $13,791.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $359.68 | $359.68 | $359.68 |
| Illinois | 40 | $851.40 | $7,609.70 | $7,609.70 |
| Indiana | 25 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Iowa | 22 | $583.20 | $1,091.20 | $18,058.62 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 4 | $574.80 | $4,662.00 | $11,523.69 |
| 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 | 25 | $1,426.00 | $3,994.09 | $3,994.09 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $5,072.80 | $5,072.80 | $6,457.60 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $789.60 | $789.60 | $789.60 |
| Missouri | 16 | $978.25 | $978.25 | $1,046.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $661.60 | $661.60 | $661.60 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $1,008.45 | $1,020.60 | $1,032.75 |
| 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 | $3,127.88 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $3,386.84 | $3,386.84 | $7,746.22 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $4,744.88 | $4,744.88 | $5,007.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 53 | $519.00 | $5,280.00 | $35,079.78 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $5,899.30 | $5,899.30 | $5,899.30 |
| Oregon | 13 | $690.24 | $1,311.00 | $3,494.08 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $556.33 | $1,164.60 | $1,498.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $10,118.58 | $10,118.58 | $12,270.77 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 103 | $5,642.39 | $6,683.14 | $20,515.68 |
| Virginia | 20 | $1,322.00 | $5,758.00 | $13,893.84 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,382.43 | $4,420.32 | $6,560.00 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $491.00 | $3,578.67 | $9,926.40 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $554.38 | $674.31 | $1,816.80 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $3,822.33 – $3,822.33 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $370.07 – $3,636.52 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $1,015.27 – $3,226.35 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $3,005.15 – $3,005.15 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $3,005.15 – $3,005.15 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $1,728.00 – $5,042.65 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $370.07 – $3,636.52 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $370.07 – $3,636.52 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $472.05 – $3,141.94 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,534.53 – $3,142.00 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $2,302.00 – $16,897.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $815.20 – $10,795.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,830.41 – $4,785.74 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $2,748.08 – $2,858.01 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $2,800.79 – $15,689.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $815.20 – $10,795.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,143.40 – $7,007.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $20,383.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | not published | not published |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | not published | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $22,491.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $4,326.01 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,236.85 – $3,560.54 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $700.01 – $1,726.35 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $22,491.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | not published | $122.25 – $122.25 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $1,718.26 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | not published | $1,718.26 – $3,268.08 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $1,718.26 – $3,268.08 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $20,358.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $10,336.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,116.08 – $8,124.00 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital St. Teresa, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | not published |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,718.26 – $3,268.08 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $1,718.26 – $3,268.08 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $681.51 – $8,185.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $4,326.01 – $8,003.00 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $660.21 – $2,946.91 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | not published | $690.92 – $4,979.18 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $4,326.01 – $12,362.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | not published | $1,271.44 – $1,718.26 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,236.85 – $8,237.79 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $1,728.00 – $5,042.65 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $3,033.33 – $6,734.00 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $2,881.67 – $6,478.90 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $2,731.53 – $8,520.00 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | not published | $3,033.33 – $6,734.00 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | not published | $1,718.26 – $1,913.86 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | not published | $1,718.26 – $2,495.41 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $1,718.26 – $3,268.08 |