Incise skull/brain surgery cost at US hospitals
Incise skull/brain surgery · CPT 61720
$2,984.00
lowest cash price
$7,181.20
national median
$12,067.12
highest cash price
81
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2,984.00–$12,067.12 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($7,703.44) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,578.32)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 72 | $7,181.20 | $11,922.40 | $11,922.40 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 44 | $5,039.45 | $5,039.45 | $5,039.45 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 24 | $2,984.00 | $2,984.00 | $2,984.00 |
| Indiana | 24 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $2,984.00 | $2,984.00 | $2,984.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | 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 | $12,067.12 | $12,067.12 | $12,067.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 |
| 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 | 21 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $7,541.82 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $7,578.32 | $7,578.32 | $8,965.93 |
| 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 | 33 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 8 | 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 | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 65 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Virginia | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $6,957.93 | $6,957.93 | $6,957.93 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $6,724.27 – $6,724.27 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $6,724.27 – $6,724.27 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $4,750.00 – $15,235.07 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $2,118.00 – $2,225.50 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $2,029.30 – $8,137.01 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $2,029.30 – $8,137.01 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $1,339.99 – $7,235.13 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,339.99 – $7,030.36 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $834.89 – $1,191.83 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $2,302.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $7,732.33 – $9,300.71 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,142.00 – $14,673.37 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $8,461.87 – $20,001.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $3,019.25 – $12,880.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $1,087.45 – $3,632.08 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $9,155.00 – $18,102.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $9,779.32 – $10,757.25 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,897.08 – $4,677.28 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,142.00 – $14,673.37 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $6,393.20 – $16,624.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,142.00 – $14,673.37 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $1,936.11 – $18,062.34 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $6,130.10 – $8,582.15 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $8,116.00 – $12,817.40 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $9,155.00 – $18,102.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $7,277.00 – $30,873.20 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $5,419.00 – $24,888.37 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $4,750.00 – $15,235.07 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $14,029.42 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $1,897.08 – $4,677.28 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $2,029.30 – $15,867.17 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $1,199.90 – $2,648.84 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $5,063.00 – $12,313.92 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | not published | $2,243.41 – $2,243.41 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | not published | $2,243.41 – $2,243.41 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | not published | $2,243.41 – $2,243.41 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | not published | $2,243.41 – $2,243.41 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $3,454.56 – $13,166.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $3,448.87 – $9,017.60 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | not published | $5,951.00 – $17,492.12 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | not published | $4,342.00 – $9,592.45 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $7,403.63 – $9,161.99 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | not published | $5,220.00 – $8,990.59 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $3,448.87 – $9,017.60 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | not published | $3,988.00 – $8,990.59 |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | Williamsburg, VA | not published | $8,733.71 – $8,990.59 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | not published | $8,733.71 – $8,990.59 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | not published | $1,843.00 – $17,126.38 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | not published | $4,529.86 – $4,529.86 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | not published | $4,407.38 – $10,412.03 |