Injection radioactive tracer sentinel node (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Injection Radioactive Tracer Sentinel Node Bl · CPT 38792
$51.20
lowest cash price
$685.44
national median
$6,839.00
highest cash price
640
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $51.20–$6,839.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($476.96) → Sep 1, 2026 ($724.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $625.56 | $625.56 | $625.56 |
| Arizona | 18 | $58.61 | $526.40 | $1,251.02 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $120.00 | $126.35 | $1,207.00 |
| California | 83 | $71.28 | $710.88 | $2,889.60 |
| Colorado | 16 | $358.93 | $1,384.73 | $1,384.73 |
| Florida | 72 | $329.26 | $1,305.85 | $5,213.60 |
| Georgia | 24 | $290.97 | $1,164.93 | $1,275.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $277.50 | $277.50 | $295.04 |
| Illinois | 41 | $78.60 | $822.96 | $3,868.90 |
| Indiana | 26 | $662.25 | $739.00 | $2,011.63 |
| Iowa | 21 | $75.00 | $408.00 | $2,244.45 |
| Kansas | 10 | $5,505.76 | $5,505.76 | $5,505.76 |
| Kentucky | 19 | $170.57 | $616.80 | $3,303.46 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $589.94 | $589.94 | $589.94 |
| Maine | 7 | $143.05 | $218.40 | $1,725.45 |
| Michigan | 27 | $549.70 | $1,240.00 | $4,431.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $145.04 | $328.94 | $1,218.40 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $152.40 | $174.00 | $306.08 |
| Missouri | 14 | $207.90 | $569.25 | $569.25 |
| Montana | 2 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $596.80 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $393.76 | $400.68 | $760.28 |
| Nevada | 4 | $232.24 | $402.83 | $446.06 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $766.70 | $766.70 | $766.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $439.15 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $475.51 | $475.51 | $1,011.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $348.70 | $348.70 | $1,539.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $744.80 | $744.80 | $944.00 |
| Ohio | 59 | $152.80 | $1,044.55 | $2,646.80 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $295.90 | $1,007.33 | $2,594.15 |
| Oregon | 12 | $238.50 | $636.00 | $1,012.35 |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $80.40 | $837.60 | $1,941.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $182.00 | $316.50 | $641.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,140.00 | $1,140.00 | $1,232.80 |
| Tennessee | 29 | $153.80 | $347.75 | $482.85 |
| Texas | 96 | $102.90 | $731.25 | $2,253.00 |
| Virginia | 25 | $425.00 | $543.50 | $855.60 |
| Washington | 31 | $231.20 | $685.44 | $1,365.20 |
| West Virginia | 10 | $51.20 | $660.60 | $2,656.00 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $257.50 | $365.17 | $1,942.40 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $674.48 | $674.48 | $706.44 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $1,275.00 | $2,572.00 – $2,572.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $1,275.00 | $406.05 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,275.00 | $388.99 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $1,275.00 | $406.05 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $1,275.00 | $400.98 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $1,275.00 | $406.05 – $4,840.09 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,288.70 | $445.48 – $3,379.00 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $1,305.85 | $21.50 – $1,707.65 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $1,305.85 | $29.48 – $1,004.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $1,305.85 | $21.50 – $1,607.20 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $1,365.20 | $260.30 – $1,729.63 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,365.20 | $262.16 – $1,733.51 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $1,384.73 | $55.81 – $1,083.00 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $1,384.73 | $55.81 – $1,083.00 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $1,384.73 | $55.81 – $1,083.00 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $1,384.73 | $55.81 – $1,083.00 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $1,384.73 | $55.81 – $1,083.00 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,392.30 | $410.51 – $418.72 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $1,400.10 | $367.62 – $1,436.00 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,404.00 | $249.78 – $717.00 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | $1,404.00 | $249.78 – $717.00 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $1,426.00 | $417.47 – $1,106.30 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $1,476.60 | $428.40 – $1,586.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $1,481.87 | $71.00 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,481.87 | $381.51 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,481.87 | $71.00 – $2,222.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,481.87 | $381.51 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,481.87 | $85.00 – $2,222.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,481.87 | $765.63 – $2,222.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,481.87 | $381.51 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,481.87 | $370.47 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,481.87 | $71.00 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,481.87 | $271.68 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,481.87 | $271.68 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,481.87 | $381.51 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,481.87 | $381.51 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $1,481.87 | $71.00 – $2,222.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,481.87 | $296.37 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $1,481.87 | $71.00 – $2,222.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $1,481.87 | $71.00 – $1,975.82 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,481.87 | $71.00 – $2,222.80 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,481.87 | $271.68 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,481.87 | $317.12 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,481.87 | $370.47 – $1,852.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,481.87 | $197.58 – $1,852.34 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $1,484.78 | $49.00 – $1,579.00 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $1,497.60 | $409.97 – $1,460.76 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,502.80 | $85.20 – $1,752.00 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $1,539.00 | $382.11 – $954.13 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $1,597.70 | $378.21 – $393.34 |