Incision of windpipe cost at US hospitals
Incision of windpipe · CPT 31601
$596.16
lowest cash price
$6,465.11
national median
$13,138.09
highest cash price
101
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $596.16–$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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | not published | $5,619.88 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $446.39 – $6,211.44 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $201.27 – $1,432.11 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $4,316.11 – $6,095.91 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $4,224.83 – $6,095.91 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2,296.68 – $10,331.63 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $8,222.00 – $27,307.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $4,417.00 – $7,976.05 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $293.75 – $7,115.26 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $425.80 – $436.45 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $469.55 – $6,494.19 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $256.33 – $8,393.14 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $6,874.33 – $23,622.08 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $7,613.89 – $27,307.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $6,200.00 – $27,307.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $6,343.80 – $6,660.99 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $293.75 – $7,115.26 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $7,900.48 – $7,900.48 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $256.33 – $7,516.44 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $247.26 – $6,668.63 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $3,383.00 – $10,276.96 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $256.33 – $7,516.44 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $256.33 – $7,516.44 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $469.55 – $6,683.34 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $2,118.00 – $2,225.50 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $201.27 – $426.34 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $2,302.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $5,105.49 – $6,273.88 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $5,708.03 – $20,001.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,137.27 – $7,007.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $6,596.73 – $7,256.40 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $713.35 – $1,773.50 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $4,312.59 – $13,962.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $446.39 – $6,137.68 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $684.56 – $12,184.12 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $5,658.00 – $11,839.88 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $5,662.59 – $7,927.62 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $6,296.00 – $12,362.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $23,622.08 |