Incision of windpipe cost at US hospitals
Incision of windpipe · CPT 31601
$326.56
lowest cash price
$6,465.11
national median
$13,138.09
highest cash price
102
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $326.56–$13,138.09 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($6,772.21) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,000.36)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | $8,938.04 | $8,938.04 | $8,938.04 |
| Arkansas | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 72 | $4,211.76 | $7,756.00 | $13,138.09 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 53 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 25 | $1,122.40 | $1,122.40 | $1,122.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 16 | $596.16 | $1,122.40 | $1,122.40 |
| 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 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 |
| 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 | 11 | $1,030.86 | $1,043.28 | $1,055.70 |
| 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 | $6,966.64 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $7,000.36 | $7,000.36 | $7,000.36 |
| 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 | 35 | $2,080.00 | $2,080.00 | $2,080.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $326.56 | $326.56 | $326.56 |
| 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 | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 74 | $3,866.94 | $3,866.94 | $4,338.79 |
| Virginia | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 30 | $4,228.85 | $4,604.18 | $7,179.27 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $1,626.40 | $1,626.40 | $1,626.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $62.24 – $403.80 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $984.84 – $984.84 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $62.24 – $403.80 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $6,048.05 – $10,886.49 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $2,196.86 – $2,196.86 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $423.49 – $910.97 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $434.58 – $910.97 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $423.49 – $908.94 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $389.40 – $910.97 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $5,135.00 – $11,839.88 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $14,184.79 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $293.75 – $3,071.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $446.39 – $6,137.68 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $22,748.99 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $3,632.00 – $8,140.43 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $337.29 – $7,115.26 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $293.75 – $7,115.26 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $16,253.36 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $256.33 – $256.33 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $256.33 – $7,516.44 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $247.26 – $6,668.63 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $469.55 – $6,494.19 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $247.26 – $6,668.63 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $8,612.25 – $8,612.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $62.24 – $403.80 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $62.24 – $403.80 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $62.24 – $403.80 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $9,011.23 – $9,390.65 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $293.75 – $7,115.26 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $5,999.38 – $14,998.44 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $5,652.51 – $5,878.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $2,574.19 – $2,628.38 |