Placement localization device(s) breast percutaneous mammographic guidance 1st lesion (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Placement Localization Device(S) Breast Percutaneous Mammographic Guidance 1st Lesion Bl · CPT 19281
$96.50
lowest cash price
$1,485.90
national median
$10,582.40
highest cash price
677
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $96.50–$10,582.40 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,874.89) → Sep 1, 2026 ($1,791.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $1,630.98 | $1,630.98 | $1,649.76 |
| Arizona | 13 | $276.58 | $713.78 | $2,973.94 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $175.75 | $278.25 | $1,498.00 |
| California | 87 | $148.80 | $1,676.37 | $2,929.95 |
| Colorado | 17 | $724.63 | $4,850.10 | $4,850.10 |
| Florida | 64 | $1,695.85 | $3,949.40 | $10,582.40 |
| Georgia | 24 | $1,074.06 | $1,074.06 | $3,942.88 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $542.72 | $542.72 | $1,191.00 |
| Illinois | 44 | $498.75 | $1,699.60 | $4,234.20 |
| Indiana | 25 | $1,759.00 | $3,307.80 | $3,485.40 |
| Iowa | 20 | $939.36 | $1,230.86 | $5,210.04 |
| Kansas | 10 | $8,299.13 | $8,299.13 | $8,299.13 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $244.62 | $1,099.80 | $3,036.40 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $1,622.40 | $1,622.40 | $1,622.40 |
| Maine | 7 | $530.40 | $1,819.15 | $3,385.00 |
| Maryland | 1 | $607.80 | $607.80 | $607.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $1,259.00 | $1,791.00 | $2,560.32 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $476.00 | $635.26 | $1,908.00 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $246.12 | $426.65 | $714.56 |
| Missouri | 15 | $825.03 | $2,456.85 | $2,567.40 |
| Montana | 2 | $343.20 | $343.20 | $1,362.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $1,032.50 | $1,140.30 | $1,663.45 |
| Nevada | 4 | $274.55 | $835.58 | $1,165.74 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $532.65 | $532.65 | $532.65 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $1,770.73 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 20 | $295.20 | $1,917.33 | $8,691.38 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $721.00 | $1,249.58 | $5,132.61 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,111.20 | $1,111.20 | $1,772.80 |
| Ohio | 63 | $103.00 | $2,109.00 | $5,174.48 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $541.31 | $541.31 | $2,223.10 |
| Oregon | 13 | $311.58 | $987.75 | $3,976.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $496.20 | $1,141.20 | $3,154.80 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $609.50 | $1,028.00 | $4,494.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1,679.20 | $1,679.20 | $1,679.20 |
| Tennessee | 26 | $241.50 | $733.99 | $1,592.88 |
| Texas | 107 | $104.90 | $1,351.81 | $5,871.00 |
| Virginia | 26 | $241.50 | $1,769.10 | $4,128.60 |
| Washington | 29 | $241.50 | $1,463.60 | $2,434.60 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $96.50 | $1,519.00 | $5,894.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $511.44 | $1,060.00 | $2,277.94 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $845.46 | $845.46 | $1,262.14 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $1,140.30 | $186.06 – $2,307.75 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $1,141.14 | $345.63 – $1,750.38 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $1,141.20 | $90.85 – $350.01 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $1,141.20 | $90.85 – $1,652.83 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $1,141.40 | $1,695.98 – $1,729.90 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $1,150.20 | $82.59 – $1,533.60 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $1,165.74 | $96.50 – $2,812.44 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $1,165.80 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $1,166.00 | $1,203.19 – $4,198.00 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $1,169.40 | not published |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $1,172.33 | $186.06 – $1,867.78 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $1,176.12 | $20.67 – $371.70 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $1,191.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $1,201.20 | $1,769.88 – $1,805.28 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $1,201.56 | $7.24 – $504.65 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $1,202.00 | $90.85 – $2,954.84 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $1,203.00 | $1,769.88 – $4,342.00 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $1,206.01 | $88.49 – $203.70 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,209.60 | $88.76 – $1,342.97 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,209.60 | $88.76 – $236.94 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,209.60 | $88.76 – $1,576.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,209.60 | $88.76 – $1,434.92 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $1,209.60 | $88.76 – $1,380.95 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $1,213.80 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,230.86 | $88.76 – $1,612.08 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $1,232.00 | $205.80 – $2,979.57 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $1,237.08 | $186.06 – $1,886.04 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,374.19 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,299.22 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,299.22 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,399.18 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,249.58 | $83.80 – $2,199.25 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,374.19 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,374.19 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,374.19 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,374.19 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $1,249.58 | $83.80 – $2,299.22 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,299.22 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $1,249.58 | $82.97 – $2,249.24 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $1,259.00 | $1,663.48 – $2,495.22 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $1,259.00 | $248.72 – $2,468.49 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $1,262.14 | $100.80 – $203.70 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $1,272.60 | $1,484.00 – $5,100.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $1,272.60 | $1,484.00 – $5,106.00 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $1,302.92 | $72.63 – $84.74 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $1,307.43 | $2,708.99 – $8,292.81 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $1,307.43 | $1,643.62 – $7,471.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $1,307.43 | $951.81 – $7,471.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $1,307.43 | $609.64 – $7,471.00 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $1,307.54 | $215.93 – $2,903.74 |