Inst via cath agent pleurds cost at US hospitals
HC INST VIA CATH AGENT PLEURDS · CPT 32560
$55.04
lowest cash price
$1,074.68
national median
$6,839.00
highest cash price
407
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $55.04–$6,839.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($726.47) → Sep 1, 2026 ($731.62)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,523.34 | $1,523.34 | $1,523.34 |
| Arizona | 17 | $116.50 | $296.60 | $372.68 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $187.80 | $232.75 | $1,739.00 |
| California | 78 | $67.50 | $1,502.80 | $2,444.40 |
| Colorado | 14 | $670.95 | $3,657.26 | $3,657.26 |
| Florida | 74 | $400.40 | $1,896.70 | $6,317.82 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,260.96 | $1,962.48 | $2,769.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $55.04 | $55.04 | $965.25 |
| Illinois | 36 | $484.20 | $1,215.00 | $4,748.10 |
| Indiana | 25 | $1,290.60 | $1,290.60 | $1,881.60 |
| Iowa | 18 | $402.12 | $632.00 | $1,320.25 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 7 | $507.07 | $576.41 | $698.50 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $411.58 | $411.58 | $411.58 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $723.80 | $967.00 | $1,029.00 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $2,180.80 | $2,180.80 | $2,180.80 |
| Mississippi | 4 | $247.60 | $260.19 | $324.00 |
| Missouri | 14 | $1,358.50 | $1,713.80 | $1,713.80 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | $428.82 | $428.82 | $710.04 |
| 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 | $675.68 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 13 | $731.62 | $731.62 | $731.62 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $207.98 | $207.98 | $2,134.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,153.60 | $1,153.60 | $1,572.00 |
| Ohio | 50 | $84.50 | $1,773.20 | $2,762.40 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $524.57 | $524.57 | $1,356.30 |
| Oregon | 8 | $1,759.50 | $2,775.00 | $2,775.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $721.00 | $2,146.80 | $3,580.80 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $725.50 | $886.50 | $1,003.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $970.40 | $970.40 | $1,168.80 |
| Tennessee | 18 | $262.92 | $582.57 | $1,801.98 |
| Texas | 87 | $493.50 | $1,137.05 | $3,874.20 |
| Virginia | 17 | $498.00 | $2,637.50 | $3,687.50 |
| Washington | 30 | $369.60 | $456.38 | $2,403.36 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $80.00 | $128.80 | $1,093.50 |
| Wisconsin | 24 | $389.02 | $770.09 | $1,869.44 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $630.42 | $630.42 | $630.42 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1,071.34 | $225.99 – $2,678.34 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $1,074.68 | $71.00 – $2,975.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $1,074.68 | $71.00 – $2,975.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $1,074.68 | $71.00 – $2,975.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $1,074.68 | $71.00 – $2,975.00 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $1,093.50 | $205.80 – $1,047.88 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $1,093.96 | $225.99 – $3,921.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $1,137.05 | $322.17 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $1,137.05 | $303.21 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $1,137.05 | $303.21 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $1,137.05 | $284.26 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $1,137.05 | $208.46 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $1,137.05 | $208.46 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,137.05 | $322.17 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $1,137.05 | $530.63 – $1,421.32 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $1,137.05 | $227.41 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $1,137.05 | $208.46 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $1,137.05 | $243.33 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,137.05 | $284.26 – $1,556.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $1,137.05 | $151.61 – $1,556.23 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $1,140.00 | $898.32 – $6,071.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $1,153.60 | $74.56 – $1,297.80 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $1,162.85 | $198.25 – $2,583.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $1,168.80 | $74.56 – $1,314.90 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,169.73 | $225.99 – $2,678.34 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $1,171.47 | $890.68 – $6,200.00 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,202.58 | $7.93 – $706.21 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $1,205.80 | $71.00 – $2,975.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $1,205.80 | $85.00 – $2,975.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $1,205.80 | $622.99 – $1,808.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $1,205.80 | $71.00 – $2,975.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $1,205.80 | $71.00 – $2,975.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $1,210.00 | $934.51 – $6,071.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $1,215.00 | $934.51 – $6,071.00 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,220.05 | $644.16 – $657.04 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $1,253.51 | $225.99 – $1,036.53 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $1,260.96 | $639.00 – $3,450.60 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $1,260.96 | $852.00 – $2,982.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $1,274.72 | $67.09 – $595.67 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $1,277.40 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $1,290.60 | $27.57 – $1,416.85 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,320.25 | $67.09 – $953.88 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $1,321.92 | $685.79 – $5,171.00 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $1,333.80 | $598.98 – $604.97 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,356.30 | $115.37 – $1,579.00 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $1,358.00 | $129.66 – $2,339.19 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $1,358.50 | $82.67 – $2,939.00 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,371.20 | not published |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $1,371.42 | $76.79 – $1,248.18 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $1,371.42 | $76.79 – $1,248.18 |