Explore/irrigate tear ducts cost at US hospitals
Explore/irrigate tear ducts · CPT 68840
$33.18
lowest cash price
$545.30
national median
$5,419.00
highest cash price
187
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $33.18–$5,419.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($336.88) → Sep 1, 2026 ($353.74)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $516.36 | $516.36 | $593.58 |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 82 | $33.18 | $828.80 | $886.56 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 53 | $1,117.35 | $1,117.35 | $1,117.35 |
| Georgia | 16 | $361.92 | $361.92 | $361.92 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 28 | $646.40 | $646.40 | $872.64 |
| Indiana | 24 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $646.40 | $646.40 | $646.40 |
| Kansas | 10 | 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 | 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 | 24 | $436.44 | $1,017.95 | $1,017.95 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $285.35 | $285.35 | $333.85 |
| Montana | 2 | $365.60 | $365.60 | $365.60 |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 17 | $326.69 | $352.04 | $5,419.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $307.02 | $307.02 | $307.02 |
| New York | 18 | $353.74 | $353.74 | $918.99 |
| North Carolina | 12 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 34 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $893.75 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 10 | $496.50 | $496.50 | $570.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $224.00 | $333.50 | $333.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 94 | $306.18 | $362.24 | $547.55 |
| Virginia | 9 | $688.50 | $688.50 | $688.50 |
| Washington | 32 | $495.60 | $633.36 | $693.09 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $112.50 | $116.50 | $929.00 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $324.28 – $583.70 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $300.29 – $540.52 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $300.29 – $540.52 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $145.92 – $1,646.97 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $300.29 – $540.52 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $198.06 – $198.06 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $451.84 – $6,291.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $111.63 – $256.35 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $111.63 – $256.35 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $113.24 – $256.35 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $111.63 – $256.35 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $451.84 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $451.84 – $4,116.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $451.84 – $6,291.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $300.29 – $760.54 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $121.06 – $2,302.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $116.51 – $307.90 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $367.55 – $1,230.73 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $121.06 – $2,302.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $162.00 – $1,087.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $178.15 – $178.15 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $178.15 – $379.82 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $87.91 – $336.98 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $122.66 – $328.17 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $25.15 – $111.67 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $87.91 – $336.98 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2,502.01 – $2,502.01 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $25.15 – $111.67 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $21.83 – $111.67 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $121.06 – $2,302.00 |