J-tube placement cost at US hospitals
HC J-TUBE PLACEMENT · CPT 44015
$32.06
lowest cash price
$593.08
national median
$4,138.54
highest cash price
119
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $32.06–$4,138.54 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Nov 1, 2025 ($347.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($331.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | $646.00 | $646.00 | $646.00 |
| California | 48 | $32.06 | $137.40 | $4,138.54 |
| Colorado | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 50 | $681.20 | $1,337.05 | $1,337.05 |
| Georgia | 22 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 24 | $347.50 | $437.40 | $828.00 |
| Indiana | 24 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 16 | $348.80 | $348.80 | $2,217.56 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 5 | 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 | 18 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $1,800.00 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $4,002.77 | $4,002.77 | $4,002.77 |
| Missouri | 15 | $619.45 | $619.45 | $619.45 |
| Montana | 1 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $295.59 | $295.59 | $336.11 |
| 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 | 20 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $86.46 | $86.46 | $86.46 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $1,990.00 | $1,990.00 | $1,990.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 38 | $462.00 | $904.50 | $1,375.20 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 5 | $301.05 | $301.05 | $301.05 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $90.39 | $556.80 | $697.82 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $649.00 | $881.00 | $881.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 11 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Texas | 65 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.75 |
| Virginia | 17 | $73.50 | $2,098.00 | $2,552.50 |
| Washington | 27 | $562.06 | $645.83 | $860.62 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $2,253.60 | $2,253.60 | $2,253.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $134.59 – $284.69 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $129.21 – $283.99 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $130.50 – $284.69 |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center | New York, NY | not published | $166.07 – $239.14 |
| Lincoln Medical Center | Bronx, NY | not published | $166.07 – $239.14 |
| Kings County Hospital Center | Brooklyn, NY | not published | $156.00 – $239.14 |
| Bellevue Hospital Center | NY 10016, NY | not published | $156.00 – $230.16 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $3,181.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $3,371.00 – $4,256.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $3,181.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $3,181.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | not published | $149.40 – $149.40 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $154.42 – $3,071.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $117.10 – $139.47 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $1,921.00 – $6,619.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $177.31 – $3,148.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $154.42 – $3,071.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $7,256.00 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $135.12 – $135.12 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $145.55 – $3,078.70 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $135.12 – $135.12 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2,982.75 – $2,982.75 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $33.71 – $230.70 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $33.71 – $230.70 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $33.71 – $230.70 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $154.42 – $3,071.00 |