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Pericardial drain w/cath pq w/ct guid cost at US hospitals
HC PERICARDIAL DRAIN W/CATH PQ W/CT GUID · CPT 33019
$2,676.75
lowest cash price
$3,314.40
national median
$5,169.00
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 $2,676.75–$5,169.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($3,314.40) → Jul 1, 2026 ($3,174.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $2,676.75 | $3,174.75 | $3,796.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,314.40 | $3,314.40 | $5,169.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $2,676.75 | $177.52 – $319.54 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $3,174.75 | $846.60 – $3,809.70 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,314.40 | $131.45 – $4,695.40 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $3,796.50 | $177.52 – $4,555.80 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,169.00 | $131.45 – $7,322.75 |