Removal of thyroid cost at US hospitals
Removal of thyroid · CPT 60252
$669.60
lowest cash price
$6,839.00
national median
$61,672.28
highest cash price
134
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $669.60–$61,672.28 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($6,772.21) → Sep 1, 2026 ($7,000.36)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 12 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 2 | $11,665.76 | $11,665.76 | $11,665.76 |
| California | 81 | $669.60 | $18,614.40 | $18,614.40 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 54 | $5,722.60 | $5,722.60 | $5,722.60 |
| Georgia | 23 | $15,440.00 | $15,440.00 | $15,440.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Illinois | 31 | $2,530.20 | $37,240.99 | $52,874.50 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $1,729.44 | $3,254.40 | $3,948.00 |
| 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 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $22,796.48 | $22,796.48 | $22,796.48 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 11 | $2,990.49 | $3,026.52 | $3,062.55 |
| 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 | $6,966.64 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $814.66 | $7,000.36 | $7,000.36 |
| 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 | 38 | $5,722.60 | $5,722.60 | $61,672.28 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $11,853.05 | $11,853.05 | $11,853.05 |
| Oregon | 10 | $3,813.75 | $3,813.75 | $3,813.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $851.69 | $3,475.80 | $4,556.67 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 82 | $9,243.62 | $10,061.09 | $10,061.09 |
| Virginia | 18 | $28,502.11 | $28,502.11 | $29,922.39 |
| Washington | 29 | $9,424.80 | $9,424.80 | $9,424.80 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $19,549.00 | $19,549.00 | $56,348.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $6,404.00 | $6,404.00 | $6,404.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $249.17 – $1,521.00 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $6,474.76 – $12,041.47 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $4,391.52 – $16,106.00 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $5,976.54 – $8,439.92 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $7,773.77 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $686.32 – $3,278.89 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $249.17 – $1,521.00 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $7,773.77 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $7,773.77 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $4,821.85 – $4,821.85 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $249.17 – $1,521.00 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $6,048.05 – $10,886.49 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | not published | $3,019.18 – $6,091.06 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $5,506.52 – $5,506.52 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $3,409.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,941.57 – $18,102.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | not published | $2,229.15 – $8,202.79 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | not published | $2,250.37 – $6,203.86 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $1,243.18 – $2,692.91 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $1,270.44 – $2,692.91 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $1,243.18 – $2,686.81 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $1,255.61 – $2,692.91 |
| 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 | $8,941.57 – $18,102.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $7,860.00 – $11,839.88 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $8,941.57 – $18,102.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,941.57 – $18,102.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $14,184.79 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $1,414.12 – $4,223.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $1,319.52 – $6,137.68 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $22,748.99 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $5,734.00 – $11,185.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $1,623.74 – $7,115.26 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $1,414.12 – $7,115.26 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $16,253.36 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $1,070.61 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $7,516.44 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $1,253.28 – $6,668.63 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,382.90 – $6,494.19 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $1,253.28 – $6,668.63 |
| 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 | $336.84 – $1,521.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $336.84 – $1,521.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $249.17 – $1,521.00 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $1,414.12 – $7,115.26 |