Exc sq tum/neck or ant thorax <3cm 21555 cost at US hospitals
Exc SQ tum/neck or ant thorax <3cm 21555 · CPT 21555
$181.80
lowest cash price
$3,322.80
national median
$30,671.82
highest cash price
284
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $181.80–$30,671.82 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,874.89) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,917.33)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 17 | $373.97 | $373.97 | $683.39 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $532.05 | $727.35 | $1,591.20 |
| California | 82 | $181.80 | $3,322.80 | $6,613.60 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 71 | $4,704.05 | $6,055.40 | $6,055.40 |
| Georgia | 23 | $5,810.00 | $5,810.00 | $5,810.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $253.12 | $253.12 | $253.12 |
| Illinois | 35 | $789.00 | $6,657.00 | $6,657.00 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 21 | $751.20 | $1,044.80 | $28,837.38 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 5 | 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 | $799.00 | $2,271.01 | $2,271.01 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $3,885.60 | $3,885.60 | $3,885.60 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $571.52 | $851.28 | $1,844.44 |
| Missouri | 18 | $404.25 | $754.65 | $2,541.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $648.80 | $648.80 | $648.80 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $287.02 | $1,674.12 | $1,694.05 |
| 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 | $1,770.73 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $1,917.33 | $1,917.33 | $1,917.33 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $3,789.00 | $4,058.50 | $4,058.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 52 | $357.00 | $4,844.45 | $30,671.82 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $1,338.38 | $1,338.38 | $5,258.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $667.68 | $1,973.12 | $4,999.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $763.80 | $1,898.50 | $3,360.60 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $1,504.00 | $4,246.45 | $12,041.34 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 18 | $709.40 | $744.87 | $815.81 |
| Texas | 111 | $994.88 | $4,267.57 | $4,602.28 |
| Virginia | 20 | $767.50 | $4,357.50 | $14,609.14 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,142.62 | $4,420.32 | $4,420.32 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $333.00 | $2,106.00 | $10,487.67 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $371.07 | $371.07 | $2,558.40 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $1,701.25 – $1,701.25 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $1,701.25 – $1,701.25 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $2,124.23 – $9,858.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $2,345.04 – $9,858.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $323.80 – $2,680.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $1,724.73 – $3,149.35 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $2,163.86 – $2,163.86 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $379.79 – $2,058.68 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $291.30 – $1,826.48 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $1,701.25 – $1,701.25 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $1,701.25 – $1,701.25 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $1,701.25 – $1,701.25 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $576.00 – $2,867.21 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $379.79 – $2,058.68 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $379.79 – $2,058.68 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $325.79 – $1,778.69 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,185.00 – $1,534.53 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,549.00 – $16,897.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $486.45 – $4,063.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $1,609.35 – $3,518.94 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $1,562.54 – $1,625.04 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $1,592.51 – $9,206.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $486.45 – $4,063.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $772.77 – $3,729.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $6,832.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | not published | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $7,984.00 – $13,923.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $2,449.01 – $6,181.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,840.45 – $2,024.49 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $488.15 – $1,679.57 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | not published | $109.35 – $109.35 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $1,271.44 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | not published | $1,020.08 – $3,268.08 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $1,020.08 – $3,268.08 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $6,826.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $7,309.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $1,203.19 – $4,982.00 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,020.08 – $3,268.08 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $1,020.08 – $3,268.08 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $467.39 – $3,399.30 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $2,449.01 – $4,636.00 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $37.50 – $1,668.28 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $2,449.01 – $6,181.00 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,840.45 – $4,683.94 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $576.00 – $2,867.21 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $537.00 – $3,828.90 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $1,638.49 – $3,683.85 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $1,553.12 – $3,918.00 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | not published | $1,724.73 – $3,828.90 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $488.15 – $1,679.57 |