Injection of sinus tract cost at US hospitals
Injection of sinus tract · CPT 20500
$85.86
lowest cash price
$1,640.99
national median
$15,964.21
highest cash price
361
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $85.86–$15,964.21 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,763.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,893.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 8 | $933.27 | $933.27 | $1,081.52 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $528.74 | $529.78 | $1,220.70 |
| California | 77 | $85.86 | $1,944.80 | $3,511.20 |
| Colorado | 15 | $866.80 | $8,878.85 | $8,878.85 |
| Florida | 59 | $332.80 | $1,159.60 | $15,514.83 |
| Georgia | 25 | $290.38 | $2,436.33 | $4,299.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 28 | $282.40 | $750.00 | $5,086.08 |
| Indiana | 25 | $1,271.40 | $1,271.40 | $1,271.40 |
| Iowa | 18 | $282.40 | $486.08 | $2,778.10 |
| 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 | 27 | $1,708.80 | $2,103.00 | $4,746.00 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $459.55 | $459.55 | $1,651.20 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $339.48 | $482.58 | $1,627.60 |
| Missouri | 15 | $1,152.45 | $1,310.65 | $6,393.18 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 11 | $535.50 | $843.20 | $911.82 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,212.10 | $1,212.10 | $1,212.10 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,618.86 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $1,752.89 | $1,752.89 | $4,038.83 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $912.50 | $912.50 | $912.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,656.00 | $1,656.00 | $1,814.40 |
| Ohio | 54 | $245.70 | $1,670.25 | $4,429.10 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $1,773.41 | $1,773.41 | $1,773.41 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $343.20 | $2,046.00 | $2,046.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $199.50 | $902.50 | $1,248.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,494.40 | $1,494.40 | $1,494.40 |
| Tennessee | 23 | $261.28 | $265.95 | $1,708.98 |
| Texas | 104 | $330.75 | $1,006.81 | $15,964.21 |
| Virginia | 19 | $265.95 | $1,128.00 | $1,576.50 |
| Washington | 30 | $523.31 | $2,261.60 | $6,776.00 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $1,990.50 | $1,990.50 | $2,766.00 |
| Wisconsin | 24 | $500.00 | $741.60 | $1,602.15 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $535.50 | $170.60 – $792.80 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $552.19 | $1,307.16 – $3,776.99 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $554.38 | $780.67 – $1,633.95 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $558.92 | $676.20 – $901.60 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $569.75 | $1,307.16 – $3,776.99 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $595.00 | $441.49 – $4,256.00 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $601.29 | $1,307.16 – $3,776.99 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $622.81 | $170.60 – $949.53 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $625.00 | $492.50 – $6,181.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $625.00 | $492.50 – $6,181.00 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $640.90 | $1,481.52 – $1,540.78 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $641.54 | $308.64 – $1,633.95 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $650.18 | $170.60 – $1,035.88 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $736.45 | $1,496.07 – $1,555.91 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $738.64 | $82.16 – $1,227.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $738.64 | $82.16 – $1,441.43 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $741.60 | $26.91 – $278.42 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $750.00 | $591.00 – $6,181.00 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $752.40 | $250.00 – $2,729.88 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $764.31 | $149.76 – $3,484.24 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $801.27 | $1,143.77 – $6,542.30 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $822.56 | $143.04 – $453.95 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $822.56 | $143.04 – $453.95 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $833.28 | $605.12 – $1,343.37 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $843.20 | $212.49 – $1,123.15 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $866.80 | $902.00 – $8,568.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $895.65 | $82.16 – $1,302.89 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $902.50 | $983.71 – $3,931.00 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $911.82 | $170.60 – $1,845.35 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $911.82 | $170.60 – $1,845.35 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $911.82 | $369.07 – $1,845.35 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $911.82 | $170.60 – $1,845.35 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $911.82 | $170.60 – $1,845.35 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $911.82 | $170.60 – $1,845.35 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $912.50 | $1,483.04 – $1,512.70 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $933.27 | $400.00 – $2,604.99 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $977.60 | $302.30 – $3,012.26 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $983.40 | $565.40 – $8,568.00 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $984.10 | not published |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $990.60 | not published |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,351.10 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,006.81 | $60.63 – $3,777.93 |