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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $763.47 – $6,725.00 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $8,005.00 – $51,997.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $3,125.00 – $9,776.62 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $671.08 – $8,721.52 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $591.14 – $605.92 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $730.98 – $2,846.11 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | not published | $324.56 – $894.51 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $7,277.00 – $18,706.16 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $7,809.00 – $24,039.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $7,483.00 – $24,453.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $7,775.89 – $8,164.69 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $671.08 – $8,721.52 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $7,577.51 – $13,836.54 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $730.98 – $2,776.97 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $603.44 – $603.44 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $487.38 – $487.38 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $505.21 – $505.21 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $5,474.00 – $12,596.95 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $730.98 – $2,776.97 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $730.98 – $1,152.27 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $648.72 – $681.16 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $648.72 – $7,121.40 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,534.53 – $2,225.50 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $494.88 – $586.29 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $2,302.00 – $20,066.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $1,273.48 – $7,690.19 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $6,864.94 – $7,139.54 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $6,996.60 – $15,689.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,070.73 – $15,671.95 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,584.93 – $13,334.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $17,265.50 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $12,700.00 – $25,111.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $2,000.78 – $8,894.51 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $952.25 – $2,359.96 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $17,265.50 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,528.00 – $17,265.50 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $5,286.15 – $18,955.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $944.59 – $14,934.65 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $11,784.00 – $16,667.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $12,700.00 – $25,111.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $7,277.00 – $25,527.16 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $5,419.00 – $20,578.67 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $5,474.00 – $12,596.95 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $7,577.51 – $16,822.08 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $7,198.64 – $16,184.81 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $15,451.00 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $315.28 – $4,260.62 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $952.25 – $2,359.96 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $730.98 – $5,761.35 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | not published | $4,542.09 – $8,372.62 |