Placement nephrostomy catheter (both sides) cost at US hospitals
HC Placement Nephrostomy Catheter Bl · CPT 50432
$307.80
lowest cash price
$3,933.00
national median
$27,041.50
highest cash price
625
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $307.80–$27,041.50 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,355.42) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,116.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $9,260.16 | $9,260.16 | $9,260.16 |
| Arizona | 21 | $1,545.29 | $1,917.59 | $3,436.86 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $518.55 | $1,371.92 | $6,642.69 |
| California | 87 | $307.80 | $3,757.37 | $6,148.80 |
| Colorado | 17 | $2,447.37 | $7,088.81 | $7,088.81 |
| Florida | 70 | $4,031.66 | $6,641.15 | $24,811.20 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,930.22 | $5,397.21 | $15,783.67 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $2,565.00 | $2,565.00 | $2,760.64 |
| Illinois | 37 | $1,150.00 | $4,617.25 | $18,709.14 |
| Indiana | 25 | $4,653.60 | $6,627.60 | $9,694.00 |
| Iowa | 18 | $2,052.12 | $4,352.00 | $6,930.85 |
| Kansas | 8 | $1,006.40 | $5,167.78 | $5,167.78 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $461.40 | $2,422.78 | $3,211.80 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $3,794.96 | $3,794.96 | $3,794.96 |
| Maine | 7 | $2,969.35 | $5,658.75 | $5,658.75 |
| Michigan | 26 | $2,442.12 | $4,116.00 | $8,177.12 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $1,753.47 | $1,753.47 | $5,042.40 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $691.40 | $1,080.45 | $3,218.00 |
| Missouri | 16 | $2,687.22 | $4,392.85 | $8,522.85 |
| Montana | 2 | $4,269.60 | $4,269.60 | $4,269.60 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $1,766.00 | $2,052.12 | $4,043.86 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,856.28 | $1,856.28 | $2,055.49 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $7,407.70 | $7,407.70 | $7,407.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $2,238.78 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $1,603.06 | $2,424.12 | $5,573.38 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $2,362.50 | $5,430.15 | $5,430.15 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $4,944.00 | $4,944.00 | $4,953.60 |
| Ohio | 58 | $1,703.25 | $3,500.40 | $15,217.80 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $1,787.50 | $4,236.50 | $7,001.14 |
| Oregon | 10 | $1,360.32 | $5,496.75 | $12,302.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $1,623.60 | $3,552.80 | $13,146.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $1,048.00 | $1,422.50 | $27,041.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $4,990.40 | $4,990.40 | $5,048.80 |
| Tennessee | 26 | $568.12 | $1,372.35 | $2,758.39 |
| Texas | 109 | $814.28 | $3,542.00 | $22,823.00 |
| Virginia | 25 | $953.00 | $2,628.50 | $5,811.00 |
| Washington | 29 | $1,479.60 | $2,700.45 | $6,404.84 |
| West Virginia | 9 | $2,056.00 | $4,123.00 | $9,312.00 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $1,315.60 | $4,060.00 | $8,472.48 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $3,012.24 | $3,012.24 | $3,012.24 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $307.80 | $45.00 – $3,038.59 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $461.40 | $263.51 – $1,145.69 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $486.00 | $25.00 – $3,182.56 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $518.55 | $250.00 – $3,751.64 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $568.12 | $2,031.21 – $2,132.77 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $588.41 | $2,031.21 – $2,132.77 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $656.83 | $250.00 – $3,775.24 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $691.40 | $1,782.03 – $5,252.30 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $725.97 | $1,782.03 – $3,751.64 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $795.11 | $1,489.00 – $5,218.22 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $814.28 | $1,687.18 – $5,164.83 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $814.28 | $1,023.66 – $4,653.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $814.28 | $592.80 – $4,653.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $814.28 | $2,559.15 – $4,653.00 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $864.25 | $1,489.00 – $5,246.44 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $953.00 | $2,080.35 – $5,978.00 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $953.00 | $2,080.35 – $2,141.53 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $1,006.40 | $547.54 – $2,264.40 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $1,048.00 | $1,576.56 – $9,269.00 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $1,058.50 | $1,774.80 – $16,088.00 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $1,080.45 | $1,859.72 – $5,207.22 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $1,117.55 | $118.00 – $5,514.28 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $1,136.28 | $118.00 – $3,038.59 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $1,150.00 | $1,189.00 – $3,628.95 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $1,150.00 | $1,284.00 – $3,628.95 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $1,150.00 | $1,284.00 – $3,628.95 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $1,150.00 | $1,284.00 – $3,628.95 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $1,217.40 | $315.02 – $1,991.38 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $1,217.40 | $913.05 – $1,991.38 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $1,298.56 | $913.05 – $2,132.77 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $1,315.60 | $1,522.84 – $6,687.00 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $1,339.14 | $913.05 – $1,991.38 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $1,339.14 | $913.05 – $1,991.38 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $1,339.14 | $913.05 – $1,991.38 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $1,360.32 | $173.29 – $2,834.00 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $1,371.92 | not published |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $1,372.35 | $1,921.69 – $4,759.31 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $1,372.35 | $1,416.53 – $4,137.55 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $1,372.35 | $1,440.35 – $4,252.37 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $1,372.35 | $1,896.55 – $4,134.48 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $1,372.35 | $1,865.72 – $4,759.31 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $1,372.35 | $1,566.06 – $4,551.72 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $1,372.35 | $1,610.72 – $4,252.37 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $1,372.35 | $1,684.15 – $4,446.23 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $1,372.35 | $1,952.07 – $4,894.93 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $1,372.35 | $1,895.24 – $4,446.23 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $1,372.35 | $1,895.22 – $4,446.23 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $1,372.35 | $1,566.06 – $4,134.48 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $1,422.50 | $1,292.14 – $2,138.64 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $1,422.50 | $1,944.22 – $2,138.64 |