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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $1,319.52 – $6,211.44 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $970.78 – $1,508.65 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $4,316.11 – $6,095.91 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $4,224.83 – $6,095.91 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $4,401.74 – $10,331.63 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $11,059.00 – $51,997.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $6,972.00 – $8,501.05 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $1,414.12 – $7,115.26 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $1,254.20 – $1,285.56 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $1,382.90 – $6,494.19 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $8,393.14 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $6,874.33 – $23,622.08 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $7,613.89 – $27,307.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $8,405.34 – $27,307.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $6,343.80 – $6,660.99 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $1,414.12 – $7,115.26 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $7,900.48 – $7,900.48 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $7,516.44 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $1,253.28 – $6,668.63 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $6,211.44 – $6,211.44 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $4,750.00 – $10,276.96 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $7,516.44 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,752.88 – $2,225.50 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $1,070.61 – $7,516.44 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $1,382.90 – $6,683.34 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,382.90 – $6,494.18 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $970.78 – $1,249.16 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $2,302.00 – $16,897.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $5,649.47 – $14,507.25 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $5,768.40 – $9,785.04 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $3,409.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $5,708.03 – $20,001.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $5,649.47 – $14,507.25 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $3,083.00 – $12,880.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $8,941.57 – $18,102.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $6,596.73 – $7,256.40 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $2,068.15 – $5,134.39 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $18,248.00 – $41,769.00 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $3,687.39 – $7,292.89 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $3,409.00 – $12,111.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $4,312.59 – $16,624.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $3,409.00 – $12,111.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $2,010.29 – $12,184.12 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $3,687.39 – $7,292.89 |