Gastric emptying imag study cost at US hospitals
Gastric emptying imag study · CPT 78265
$176.32
lowest cash price
$1,364.00
national median
$11,043.17
highest cash price
272
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $176.32–$11,043.17 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,094.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,442.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,307.04 | $1,307.04 | $2,712.06 |
| Arizona | 2 | $185.22 | $185.22 | $686.93 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $372.30 | $1,255.80 | $1,291.55 |
| California | 59 | $326.72 | $2,110.14 | $2,727.20 |
| Colorado | 16 | $1,014.50 | $1,473.11 | $2,028.00 |
| Florida | 70 | $2,252.90 | $2,252.90 | $2,507.70 |
| Georgia | 24 | $989.82 | $989.82 | $989.82 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $176.32 | $176.32 | $1,014.00 |
| Illinois | 33 | $591.00 | $1,863.47 | $3,156.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $1,509.60 | $2,020.20 | $2,497.80 |
| Iowa | 13 | $631.20 | $1,270.00 | $1,863.47 |
| Kansas | 10 | $7,852.73 | $7,852.73 | $7,852.73 |
| Kentucky | 8 | $1,526.41 | $1,526.41 | $1,526.41 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $1,094.60 | $1,094.60 | $1,936.85 |
| Maryland | 1 | $373.80 | $373.80 | $373.80 |
| Michigan | 23 | $549.70 | $549.70 | $549.70 |
| Minnesota | 16 | $2,208.53 | $3,053.90 | $3,053.90 |
| Missouri | 15 | $744.90 | $880.00 | $9,853.75 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 2 | $288.42 | $288.42 | $372.88 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,637.80 | $1,637.80 | $1,637.80 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $439.15 | $444.77 | $473.22 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $475.51 | $475.51 | $1,410.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 45 | $794.00 | $2,206.10 | $3,196.05 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $585.53 | $585.53 | $1,105.00 |
| Oregon | 9 | $722.88 | $722.88 | $722.88 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.80 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $861.50 | $1,131.00 | $1,131.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 29 | $370.16 | $418.80 | $570.86 |
| Texas | 112 | $539.37 | $2,536.50 | $11,043.17 |
| Virginia | 27 | $418.80 | $1,364.00 | $1,442.50 |
| Washington | 31 | $523.12 | $1,383.73 | $4,393.90 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $517.55 | $635.00 | $2,419.04 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $2,808.00 | $401.59 – $783.11 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $2,808.00 | $401.59 – $803.19 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $2,808.00 | $1,218.45 – $1,218.45 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $2,808.00 | $401.59 – $783.11 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $2,902.25 | $381.72 – $385.54 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $2,941.25 | not published |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $3,053.90 | $380.88 – $4,024.05 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $3,053.90 | $380.88 – $3,691.79 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $3,053.90 | $380.88 – $3,691.79 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $3,053.90 | $380.88 – $4,314.36 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $3,053.90 | $380.88 – $4,024.05 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $3,136.25 | $410.51 – $418.72 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $3,156.80 | not published |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $3,196.05 | $381.72 – $396.99 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | $3,226.06 | $218.05 – $634.59 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | $3,321.20 | $357.25 – $2,690.94 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $4,393.90 | $445.48 – $1,325.27 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $5,005.90 | $364.54 – $751.41 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | $7,852.73 | $218.05 – $634.59 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $9,853.75 | $218.05 – $634.59 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $9,853.75 | $222.41 – $634.59 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $11,043.17 | $357.25 – $2,690.94 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $262.16 – $1,733.51 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $218.05 – $634.59 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $218.05 – $634.59 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $218.05 – $590.94 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $406.05 – $920.33 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $400.98 – $920.33 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $406.05 – $920.33 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $388.99 – $920.33 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $406.05 – $920.33 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $588.37 – $588.37 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $358.12 – $920.33 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $400.98 – $920.33 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $352.88 – $920.33 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $400.98 – $920.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $641.10 – $2,274.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $641.10 – $2,274.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,034.04 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,099.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $641.10 – $2,274.09 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,071.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,155.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,099.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,099.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $641.10 – $2,155.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $2,056.62 – $2,099.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,099.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,006.82 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $848.52 – $2,135.95 |