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Laryngoscopy and dilation cost at US hospitals
Laryngoscopy and dilation · CPT 31528
$3,686.95
lowest cash price
$3,769.20
national median
$5,593.20
highest cash price
3
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3,686.95–$5,593.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($3,686.95) → Mar 1, 2026 ($3,769.20)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,686.95 | $3,686.95 | $3,686.95 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,769.20 | $3,769.20 | $5,593.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $3,686.95 | $306.05 – $3,871.30 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,769.20 | $517.24 – $5,339.70 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,593.20 | $598.42 – $7,923.70 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $596.00 – $3,866.57 |