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
267
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 | 24 | $278.74 | $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 | 21 | $291.41 | $556.33 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $10,353.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,326.01 – $12,362.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | not published | $660.21 – $3,968.58 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | not published | $660.21 – $3,001.48 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | not published | $374.21 – $3,636.79 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $427.36 – $925.87 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $428.74 – $925.87 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $427.36 – $919.10 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $428.74 – $925.87 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | not published | not published |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | not published | not published |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | not published | not published |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | not published | not published |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | not published | not published |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $4,326.01 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $4,326.01 – $6,482.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $4,326.01 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $4,326.01 – $12,362.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $475.27 – $8,775.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $451.38 – $2,978.09 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $2,570.00 – $6,619.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $545.72 – $4,866.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $475.27 – $8,775.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $2,750.04 – $8,520.00 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $370.07 – $3,636.52 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $1,015.27 – $3,226.35 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $472.05 – $3,141.95 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $1,015.27 – $3,226.35 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $8,599.26 – $33,682.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $128.50 – $1,132.89 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $128.50 – $1,132.89 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $87.19 – $1,132.89 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $475.27 – $8,775.00 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $2,943.75 – $7,359.37 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $2,982.76 – $3,042.42 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $2,773.55 – $2,801.28 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $2,773.55 – $2,884.49 |