Intro windpipe wire/tube cost at US hospitals
Intro windpipe wire/tube · CPT 31730
$155.40
lowest cash price
$2,447.43
national median
$6,839.00
highest cash price
179
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $155.40–$6,839.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,962.76) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,040.67)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $3,584.10 | $3,584.10 | $4,121.52 |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | $423.45 | $423.45 | $503.12 |
| California | 72 | $1,107.75 | $3,287.20 | $3,523.08 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 56 | $741.00 | $741.00 | $741.00 |
| 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 | 34 | $1,630.00 | $2,944.90 | $2,944.90 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $2,885.60 | $2,885.60 | $2,885.60 |
| Kansas | 8 | 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 | $2,447.43 | $2,447.43 | $2,447.43 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 4 | $561.75 | $564.60 | $694.50 |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | $2,304.80 | $2,304.80 | $2,304.80 |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $1,884.64 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $2,303.28 | $2,303.28 | $2,303.28 |
| New York | 15 | $2,040.67 | $2,040.67 | $2,040.67 |
| 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 | 38 | $741.00 | $741.00 | $5,156.45 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $1,898.47 | $1,898.47 | $1,898.47 |
| Oregon | 10 | $3,608.25 | $3,608.25 | $4,163.30 |
| 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 | 16 | $592.83 | $592.83 | $1,997.09 |
| Texas | 98 | $970.84 | $1,584.00 | $2,323.44 |
| Virginia | 16 | $1,295.00 | $1,295.00 | $1,295.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $155.40 | $3,339.44 | $3,706.50 |
| Wisconsin | 22 | $1,505.00 | $1,505.00 | $1,505.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $155.40 | $1,503.94 – $3,669.33 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $186.90 | $253.58 – $5,307.56 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $423.45 | $250.00 – $3,158.20 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $503.12 | $250.00 – $3,178.06 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $561.75 | $1,565.54 – $4,383.51 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $564.60 | $1,500.14 – $4,421.48 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $592.83 | $1,500.14 – $3,158.20 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $638.94 | $1,277.00 – $4,392.78 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $694.50 | $1,277.00 – $4,416.55 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $741.00 | $1.10 – $1,734.44 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $741.00 | $116.31 – $2,044.58 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $741.00 | $1.10 – $1,734.44 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $970.84 | $71.00 – $4,204.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $970.84 | $85.00 – $4,204.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $970.84 | $525.71 – $4,204.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $970.84 | $71.00 – $4,204.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $970.84 | $71.00 – $4,204.56 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $1,107.75 | $762.10 – $5,977.00 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $1,163.05 | $1,142.00 – $4,235.11 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $1,201.20 | $1,142.00 – $7,309.00 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $1,256.15 | $1,142.00 – $5,100.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $1,256.15 | $1,142.00 – $5,106.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,295.00 | $1,724.47 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $1,295.00 | $1,724.47 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $1,295.00 | $1,724.47 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $1,295.00 | $1,724.47 – $2,485.00 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,295.00 | $1,724.47 – $2,485.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $1,389.89 | $71.00 – $4,204.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $1,389.89 | $71.00 – $4,204.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $1,389.89 | $71.00 – $4,204.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $1,389.89 | $71.00 – $4,204.56 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $1,505.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $1,505.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $1,505.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $1,505.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $1,505.00 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $578.28 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $578.28 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $567.77 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $578.28 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $578.28 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $578.28 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $567.77 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $567.77 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $567.77 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $578.28 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $567.77 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $567.77 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $578.28 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,584.00 | $525.71 – $578.28 |