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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $9,346.40 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $9,346.40 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $9,346.40 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $9,346.40 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $9,346.40 | not published |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $9,410.70 | $1.10 – $13,030.20 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $9,410.70 | $1.10 – $13,030.20 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $9,410.70 | $859.52 – $13,030.20 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $9,410.70 | $859.52 – $13,030.20 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $9,410.70 | $734.18 – $13,030.20 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $9,410.70 | $859.52 – $13,030.20 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $9,410.70 | $734.18 – $13,030.20 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $9,410.70 | $859.52 – $13,030.20 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $9,410.70 | $583.25 – $13,030.20 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $9,410.70 | $1.10 – $13,030.20 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $9,410.70 | $859.52 – $13,030.20 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $10,805.00 | $3,297.29 – $8,737.82 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $11,763.70 | $298.65 – $15,383.30 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $11,763.70 | $352.88 – $9,049.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $11,763.70 | $581.96 – $14,478.40 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $12,879.00 | $3,051.00 – $6,714.10 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $12,879.00 | $3,051.00 – $6,714.10 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $12,879.00 | $4,557.00 – $4,557.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $12,879.00 | $3,051.00 – $6,799.04 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $12,879.00 | $3,006.21 – $7,870.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $12,879.00 | $3,051.00 – $6,799.04 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $12,879.00 | $3,051.00 – $6,714.10 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $12,879.00 | $3,051.00 – $6,799.04 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $15,205.47 | $3,171.87 – $9,098.00 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $26,854.65 | $3,297.29 – $7,319.99 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $3,988.11 – $4,935.29 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $3,988.11 – $4,935.29 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $2,683.18 – $4,935.29 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $2,683.18 – $4,935.29 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $3,988.11 – $4,935.29 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $3,988.11 – $4,935.29 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $4,885.44 – $4,935.29 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,828.51 – $7,870.00 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,787.09 – $7,870.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $5,764.33 – $5,885.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $5,764.33 – $5,885.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $5,001.18 – $5,264.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $5,322.84 – $5,434.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $5,885.69 – $5,885.69 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $5,251.76 – $5,362.32 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $5,300.52 – $5,579.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $5,322.84 – $5,434.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5,322.84 – $5,434.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $5,463.43 – $5,578.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $5,322.84 – $5,434.90 |