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Removal of shunt cost at US hospitals
Removal of shunt · CPT 49429
$0.60
lowest cash price
$0.60
national median
$0.60
highest cash price
1
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $0.60–$0.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($0.60) → Mar 1, 2026 ($0.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $0.60 | $1.00 – $1.00 |