Intubation endotracheal emergency procedure cost at US hospitals
HC Intubation Endotracheal Emergency Procedure · CPT 31500
$39.60
lowest cash price
$601.28
national median
$5,855.00
highest cash price
799
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $39.60–$5,855.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($283.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($653.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $773.76 | $1,524.12 | $2,599.74 |
| Arizona | 23 | $169.98 | $235.43 | $1,449.87 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $122.55 | $453.70 | $1,631.00 |
| California | 89 | $67.80 | $748.30 | $1,773.78 |
| Colorado | 15 | $176.58 | $3,590.76 | $3,590.76 |
| Florida | 73 | $545.32 | $994.96 | $1,606.09 |
| Georgia | 25 | $174.05 | $877.00 | $1,785.44 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $250.88 | $250.88 | $776.25 |
| Illinois | 47 | $130.00 | $598.80 | $2,747.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $257.50 | $1,004.25 | $1,160.40 |
| Iowa | 24 | $273.12 | $450.00 | $2,448.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $287.60 | $549.76 | $549.76 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $295.24 | $792.14 | $2,579.16 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $699.40 | $699.40 | $699.40 |
| Maine | 7 | $257.80 | $466.40 | $1,334.85 |
| Maryland | 2 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $292.88 | $369.00 | $1,185.60 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $466.40 | $832.00 | $1,343.28 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $116.60 | $282.25 | $521.60 |
| Missouri | 20 | $239.25 | $1,108.25 | $1,973.40 |
| Montana | 2 | $468.80 | $468.80 | $576.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $388.22 | $477.96 | $695.40 |
| Nevada | 3 | $389.71 | $431.53 | $570.86 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $723.35 | $723.35 | $723.35 |
| New Jersey | 19 | $253.79 | $3,786.00 | $5,855.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $865.62 | $865.62 | $865.62 |
| New York | 23 | $152.40 | $274.80 | $1,385.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $475.63 | $475.63 | $1,762.74 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $483.20 | $483.20 | $761.60 |
| Ohio | 66 | $251.60 | $702.00 | $1,993.80 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $263.53 | $572.00 | $1,626.30 |
| Oregon | 13 | $354.24 | $901.50 | $1,308.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $309.00 | $877.60 | $3,560.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $427.50 | $733.50 | $2,617.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $396.80 | $552.80 | $944.00 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $101.64 | $235.05 | $565.88 |
| Texas | 106 | $123.39 | $558.11 | $1,593.90 |
| Virginia | 33 | $230.46 | $653.00 | $1,132.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $320.60 | $460.40 | $1,939.00 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $273.00 | $407.00 | $5,299.67 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $302.50 | $454.74 | $1,094.94 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $228.90 | $397.43 | $512.58 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $924.00 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $924.00 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $924.00 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $924.00 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $924.00 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $924.00 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $924.00 | not published |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $934.50 | $224.08 – $1,121.40 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $934.50 | $224.08 – $403.34 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $934.50 | $241.98 – $435.56 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $934.50 | $224.08 – $403.34 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $934.50 | $224.08 – $403.34 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $934.50 | $241.98 – $435.56 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $934.50 | $224.08 – $403.34 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $934.50 | $224.08 – $1,121.40 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $935.55 | $76.83 – $4,989.00 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $944.00 | $348.10 – $1,062.00 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $946.92 | not published |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $951.60 | not published |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $961.80 | $79.20 – $545.04 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $967.20 | not published |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $977.25 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $979.55 | $73.23 – $448.83 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $987.28 | $225.66 – $1,300.91 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $987.28 | $225.66 – $1,193.50 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $987.28 | $225.66 – $1,193.50 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $987.28 | $225.66 – $1,533.58 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $987.28 | $225.66 – $1,300.91 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $994.96 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $995.40 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $995.40 | not published |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $1,004.25 | $137.18 – $2,008.50 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $1,004.25 | $1,339.00 – $2,678.00 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $1,004.25 | $1,339.00 – $2,678.00 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $1,004.25 | $221.00 – $2,678.00 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $1,004.25 | $325.00 – $2,722.19 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $1,004.25 | $151.00 – $2,678.00 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $1,004.25 | $1,339.00 – $2,678.00 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $1,005.75 | not published |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $1,005.75 | not published |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $1,005.75 | not published |
| Adventhealth Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL | $1,005.75 | not published |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $1,005.75 | not published |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $1,006.50 | not published |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $1,015.29 | $101.76 – $415.52 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,022.50 | not published |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $1,029.79 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $1,038.95 | $172.55 – $4,198.00 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $1,043.80 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $1,047.00 | $126.43 – $384.77 |