Gastric mucosa imaging cost at US hospitals
Gastric mucosa imaging · CPT 78261
$221.67
lowest cash price
$565.00
national median
$5,654.52
highest cash price
120
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $221.67–$5,654.52 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($476.96) → Sep 1, 2026 ($475.51)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 5 | $336.87 | $418.95 | $494.19 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $565.00 | $565.00 | $565.00 |
| California | 50 | $344.66 | $2,727.20 | $2,727.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 72 | $2,314.50 | $4,229.00 | $4,438.28 |
| Georgia | 24 | $497.25 | $497.25 | $1,577.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $997.50 | $997.50 | $997.50 |
| Illinois | 31 | $555.20 | $555.20 | $555.20 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 13 | $555.20 | $555.20 | $555.20 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 3 | $1,093.20 | $1,093.20 | $1,093.20 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $795.55 | $795.55 | $1,020.35 |
| Michigan | 23 | $549.70 | $549.70 | $549.70 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $609.94 | $995.01 | $1,266.40 |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | 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 | $221.67 | $444.77 | $473.22 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $475.51 | $475.51 | $475.51 |
| North Carolina | 14 | 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 | 46 | $703.20 | $1,234.20 | $2,583.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $780.45 | $780.45 | $780.45 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $1,186.20 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.80 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 85 | $917.28 | $3,034.38 | $5,654.52 |
| Virginia | 22 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Washington | 23 | $758.37 | $758.37 | $1,382.40 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $731.28 | $731.28 | $731.28 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $513.08 | $513.08 | $590.65 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | not published | $430.92 – $1,613.97 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $378.21 – $680.79 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $362.31 – $1,439.81 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $607.37 – $1,532.49 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $26.13 – $54.90 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $26.13 – $55.97 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $26.39 – $54.90 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | not published | $430.92 – $1,613.97 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $607.37 – $1,538.03 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $607.37 – $841.61 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $607.37 – $1,518.09 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $607.37 – $1,542.45 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $24.87 – $446.11 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $378.21 – $957.92 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $227.65 – $754.24 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $182.81 – $421.92 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $462.93 – $1,674.99 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $538.74 – $959.00 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $66.84 – $2,155.38 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $261.39 – $480.50 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $227.65 – $552.11 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $248.85 – $1,097.60 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $1,772.06 – $1,772.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $24.87 – $446.11 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $24.87 – $446.11 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $227.65 – $552.11 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $405.14 – $1,012.86 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $410.51 – $418.72 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $381.72 – $385.54 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $381.72 – $396.99 |