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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,207.68 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,230.04 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,207.68 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,207.68 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,230.04 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,230.04 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,230.04 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,207.68 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,207.68 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,230.04 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | not published | $1,118.22 – $1,230.04 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | not published | not published |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | not published | $3,297.29 – $7,319.99 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | not published | $3,132.43 – $6,575.79 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,647.02 – $1,647.02 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $908.19 – $10,281.45 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $456.78 – $3,242.40 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $2,824.42 – $6,509.26 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | not published | $3,453.46 – $11,779.89 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | not published | $3,379.72 – $7,493.42 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | not published | $3,017.99 – $7,535.93 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | not published | $456.78 – $3,242.40 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | not published | $2,225.00 – $13,413.00 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | not published | $3,132.00 – $4,384.80 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | not published | $1,746.72 – $9,891.00 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | not published | $392.61 – $4,549.74 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | not published | $104.50 – $1,515.56 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | not published | $3,014.90 – $3,135.49 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | not published | $3,066.96 – $10,137.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $392.61 – $7,798.46 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | not published | $104.50 – $1,515.56 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | not published | $3,451.89 – $9,230.00 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,111.09 – $15,689.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | not published | $694.55 – $5,980.25 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | not published | $780.32 – $3,999.21 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | not published | $334.31 – $1,432.11 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | not published | $334.31 – $520.78 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $104.50 – $1,515.56 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | not published | $337.65 – $431.20 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | not published | $3,258.13 – $9,720.46 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | not published | $3,451.89 – $7,908.00 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | not published | $3,423.00 – $11,377.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | not published | $667.45 – $2,110.29 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | not published | $392.61 – $3,094.50 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | not published | $392.61 – $13,534.81 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | not published | $392.61 – $3,999.21 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | not published | $392.61 – $4,136.13 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | not published | $9,720.46 – $9,720.46 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | not published | $334.31 – $520.78 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | not published | $334.31 – $520.78 |