Removal of thyroid cost at US hospitals
Removal of thyroid · CPT 60240
$466.80
lowest cash price
$6,904.15
national median
$65,061.19
highest cash price
170
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $466.80–$65,061.19 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($6,672.53) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,904.15)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | $10,694.50 | $10,694.50 | $10,694.50 |
| California | 81 | $466.80 | $33,499.20 | $33,499.20 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 64 | $4,301.70 | $4,301.70 | $4,301.70 |
| Georgia | 23 | $9,791.00 | $9,791.00 | $9,791.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $724.80 | $724.80 | $724.80 |
| Illinois | 33 | $1,954.20 | $29,962.25 | $48,340.72 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 21 | $1,202.40 | $2,261.60 | $65,061.19 |
| 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 | 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 | $5,796.56 | $8,312.83 | $8,312.83 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 16 | $20,901.07 | $20,901.07 | $30,299.28 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,352.80 | $1,352.80 | $1,352.80 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $2,079.15 | $2,104.20 | $2,129.25 |
| 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 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $6,870.89 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $567.60 | $6,904.15 | $6,904.15 |
| 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 | 52 | $1,011.50 | $29,081.41 | $54,018.21 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $12,576.85 | $12,576.85 | $13,625.54 |
| Oregon | 12 | $1,404.00 | $1,897.02 | $2,659.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $593.40 | $1,246.20 | $6,782.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $29,199.04 | $29,199.04 | $32,749.95 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 101 | $9,490.92 | $10,083.20 | $10,083.20 |
| Virginia | 21 | $28,166.24 | $33,222.47 | $38,486.84 |
| Washington | 29 | $11,389.83 | $11,389.83 | $11,389.83 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $963.50 | $7,917.00 | $21,502.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $1,849.65 | $1,849.65 | $7,302.40 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $5,719.53 – $10,295.16 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $3,972.21 – $3,972.21 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | not published | $1,016.56 – $8,951.31 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | not published | $1,016.56 – $8,965.87 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $3,409.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | not published | $1,724.07 – $8,090.06 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | not published | $1,740.49 – $6,118.60 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $866.25 – $1,877.51 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $882.21 – $1,877.51 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $866.25 – $1,870.05 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $874.91 – $1,877.51 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | not published | not published |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $14,074.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $5,719.53 – $14,485.98 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $983.90 – $4,464.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $918.40 – $6,047.35 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $7,000.66 – $22,670.10 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $5,734.00 – $15,313.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $1,129.74 – $7,266.35 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $983.90 – $7,266.35 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $16,598.47 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $774.13 – $774.13 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $774.13 – $7,413.14 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $874.81 – $6,576.99 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $962.35 – $6,404.94 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $874.81 – $6,576.99 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2,236.00 – $2,236.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $250.43 – $2,648.76 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $250.43 – $2,648.76 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $173.27 – $2,648.76 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $983.90 – $7,266.35 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $6,126.76 – $15,316.90 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $6,207.97 – $6,332.13 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $5,772.53 – $5,830.25 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $5,772.53 – $6,003.43 |