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Injection radioactive tracer sentinel node (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Injection Radioactive Tracer Sentinel Node Bl · CPT 38792
$269.25
lowest cash price
$614.40
national median
$1,666.20
highest cash price
6
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $269.25–$1,666.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($837.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($539.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $269.25 | $539.25 | $787.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $614.40 | $837.60 | $1,666.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $269.25 | $387.70 – $697.86 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $539.25 | $143.80 – $647.10 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $614.40 | $138.24 – $691.20 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $787.50 | $257.25 – $945.00 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $837.60 | $67.73 – $1,047.00 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,666.20 | $69.07 – $2,360.45 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | not published | $177.58 – $413.75 |