Removal of shunt cost at US hospitals
Removal of shunt · CPT 49429
$260.61
lowest cash price
$4,662.97
national median
$26,854.65
highest cash price
180
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $260.61–$26,854.65 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,686.08) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,724.63)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 10 | $2,100.32 | $2,199.19 | $3,049.22 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $605.70 | $605.70 | $605.70 |
| California | 80 | $260.61 | $4,810.00 | $9,346.40 |
| Colorado | 13 | $8,682.51 | $8,682.51 | $8,682.51 |
| Florida | 68 | $5,349.50 | $7,780.50 | $26,854.65 |
| Georgia | 23 | $12,879.00 | $12,879.00 | $12,879.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $1,122.40 | $2,510.00 | $8,115.60 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $1,122.40 | $1,122.40 | $4,662.97 |
| Kansas | 10 | 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 | 6 | 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 | 24 | $4,341.66 | $4,341.66 | $4,341.66 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $3,765.85 | $3,765.85 | $3,765.85 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | 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 | $4,076.90 | $4,076.90 | $4,076.90 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,439.84 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $3,724.63 | $3,724.63 | $3,724.63 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $1,883.00 | $1,883.00 | $1,883.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 42 | $4,862.25 | $9,410.70 | $9,410.70 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $3,075.44 | $3,075.44 | $3,075.44 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 9 | $2,781.50 | $3,846.00 | $3,846.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | $847.98 | $847.98 | $1,451.70 |
| Texas | 94 | $3,001.68 | $3,001.68 | $15,205.47 |
| Virginia | 11 | $2,327.50 | $2,490.50 | $3,254.00 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,747.99 | $4,856.00 | $4,856.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $4,455.00 | $4,455.00 | $4,455.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $260.61 | $25.00 – $819.68 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $291.27 | $25.00 – $4,061.05 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $291.27 | $13.36 – $815.59 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $291.27 | $25.00 – $712.85 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $306.60 | $55.00 – $712.85 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $413.91 | $68.13 – $850.16 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $459.90 | $25.00 – $819.68 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $605.70 | $250.00 – $5,764.34 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $847.98 | $2,738.06 – $5,764.34 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $1,011.78 | $68.13 – $712.85 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $2,608.88 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $2,767.37 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $3,131.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $1,070.31 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $3,062.82 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,122.40 | $364.78 – $2,787.49 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $2,708.42 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $2,448.63 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $2,718.31 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $2,682.66 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,122.40 | $401.94 – $2,768.43 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $1,451.70 | $709.21 – $4,355.10 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,883.00 | $3,017.99 – $3,078.35 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $2,100.32 | $2,025.10 – $5,535.21 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $2,135.00 | $1,584.17 – $8,168.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $2,199.19 | $1,271.44 – $5,535.21 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $2,313.20 | $392.61 – $6,609.12 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $2,327.50 | $2,670.00 – $8,246.00 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $2,327.50 | $3,142.32 – $3,234.74 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $2,490.50 | $3,142.32 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $2,490.50 | $3,142.32 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $2,490.50 | $3,142.32 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $2,490.50 | $3,142.32 – $5,220.00 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $2,490.50 | $3,142.32 – $3,234.74 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $2,490.50 | $3,142.32 – $3,988.00 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $2,490.50 | $3,142.32 – $5,220.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $2,510.00 | $1,977.88 – $17,439.00 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $2,781.50 | $2,889.52 – $11,692.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $3,001.68 | $617.85 – $7,896.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $3,001.68 | $1,196.50 – $7,896.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $3,001.68 | $1,118.22 – $7,896.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $3,001.68 | $1,118.22 – $7,896.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $3,001.68 | $1,118.22 – $7,896.23 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $3,049.22 | $1,963.82 – $5,535.21 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $3,061.72 | $1,118.22 – $7,896.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $3,061.72 | $1,118.22 – $7,896.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $3,061.72 | $1,118.22 – $7,896.23 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $3,061.72 | $969.54 – $7,896.23 |
| Ascension St. John Medical Center (St. John Medical Center, Inc.) | Tulsa, OK | $3,075.44 | $146.29 – $515.27 |
| Ascension St. John Jane Phillips (Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center, Inc.) | Bartlesville, OK | $3,075.44 | $506.54 – $821.75 |