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Oropharyngeal biopsy 42800 cost at US hospitals
Oropharyngeal biopsy 42800 · CPT 42800
$681.60
lowest cash price
$836.40
national median
$3,186.00
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 $681.60–$3,186.00 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$3,186.00
University Hospitals St. John Medical Center — Westlake OH, OHMedian cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($720.00) → Jul 1, 2026 ($3,186.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $3,186.00 | $3,186.00 | $3,186.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $681.60 | $720.00 | $1,012.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $681.60 | $59.95 – $1,482.83 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $720.00 | $59.95 – $1,482.83 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $836.40 | $59.95 – $1,115.20 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,012.80 | $59.95 – $1,553.44 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $3,186.00 | $1,040.76 – $3,823.20 |