Middle cerebral artery echo cost at US hospitals
Middle cerebral artery echo · CPT 76821
$239.40
lowest cash price
$645.75
national median
$745.20
highest cash price
5
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $239.40–$745.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($285.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($645.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $285.60 | $285.60 | $285.60 |
| Ohio | 3 | $645.75 | $645.75 | $645.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $745.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $239.40 | $54.80 – $299.25 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $285.60 | $476.00 – $476.00 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $645.75 | $106.81 – $774.90 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $645.75 | $101.39 – $182.50 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $745.20 | $68.65 – $1,117.80 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | not published | $152.97 – $466.11 |