Removal of rib cost at US hospitals
Removal of rib · CPT 21615
$385.44
lowest cash price
$3,006.40
national median
$24,322.00
highest cash price
44
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $385.44–$24,322.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($3,006.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,413.38)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 40 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 62 | $2,717.00 | $2,717.00 | $2,717.00 |
| Georgia | 23 | $24,322.00 | $24,322.00 | $24,322.00 |
| Illinois | 27 | $1,465.20 | $1,465.20 | $3,006.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 15 | $1,395.60 | $3,006.40 | $3,006.40 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | $385.44 | $7,413.38 | $7,413.38 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 40 | $2,717.00 | $2,717.00 | $2,717.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $402.96 | $402.96 | $455.52 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | $12,028.80 | $12,028.80 | $12,028.80 |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 71 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Virginia | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 28 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $7,932.80 | $7,932.80 | $7,932.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | not published | $716.63 – $1,127.09 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | not published | $716.63 – $1,127.09 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro | Winnsboro, TX | not published | $810.97 – $810.97 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - South Tyler | Tyler, TX | not published | $810.97 – $810.97 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs | Sulphur Springs, TX | not published | $963.03 – $963.03 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | not published | $716.63 – $716.63 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville | Jacksonville, TX | not published | $810.97 – $810.97 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis & Peaches Owens Heart Hospital | Tyler, TX | not published | $810.97 – $810.97 |
| CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall | Marshall, TX | not published | $568.44 – $658.91 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | not published | $716.63 – $1,127.09 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | not published | $716.63 – $1,127.09 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | not published | $7,577.51 – $16,822.08 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | not published | $7,198.64 – $15,111.83 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $1,094.98 – $14,160.76 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $2,213.61 – $2,213.61 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $1,045.88 – $14,958.96 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $456.17 – $1,000.00 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $5,826.40 – $14,958.96 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $7,936.41 – $25,242.74 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | not published | $7,766.95 – $17,220.65 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | not published | $6,935.66 – $17,318.35 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | not published | $7,577.51 – $16,822.08 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $456.17 – $1,000.00 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $3,304.00 – $20,989.03 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | not published | $7,197.65 – $10,076.71 |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | not published | $2,268.18 – $7,690.19 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $1,528.38 – $17,265.50 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | not published | $3,735.00 – $18,364.00 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | not published | $612.59 – $3,929.03 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $174.08 – $999.40 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | not published | $6,928.54 – $7,205.69 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $7,048.20 – $17,116.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $730.98 – $5,761.35 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | not published | $1,215.47 – $1,215.47 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $121.28 – $999.40 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $6,652.00 – $17,265.50 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $7,149.61 – $15,689.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $944.59 – $13,608.67 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | not published | $1,452.83 – $3,929.03 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | not published | $494.88 – $708.09 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $3,659.00 – $12,356.89 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | not published | $494.88 – $708.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $174.08 – $999.40 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | not published | $499.83 – $586.29 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | not published | $2,885.04 – $7,551.43 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | not published | $2,536.25 – $12,034.24 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $7,487.51 – $14,826.76 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $6,920.00 – $17,265.50 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $2,995.00 – $15,575.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | not published | $1,242.67 – $3,929.03 |