Removal of thyroid cost at US hospitals
Removal of thyroid · CPT 60271
$536.10
lowest cash price
$6,553.49
national median
$51,233.59
highest cash price
117
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $536.10–$51,233.59 — 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 | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $536.10 | $14,319.20 | $14,319.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 54 | $4,581.20 | $4,581.20 | $4,581.20 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 29 | $2,036.40 | $38,471.49 | $51,233.59 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $1,384.80 | $2,604.80 | $3,153.00 |
| 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 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 | $8,139.99 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $21,758.69 | $21,758.69 | $21,758.69 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 11 | $2,394.55 | $2,423.40 | $2,452.25 |
| 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 | $6,966.64 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $652.74 | $7,000.36 | $14,043.05 |
| 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 | 36 | $4,581.20 | $4,581.20 | $4,581.20 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $682.41 | $682.41 | $771.42 |
| 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 | 80 | $7,303.66 | $7,303.66 | $8,803.45 |
| Virginia | 18 | $30,437.68 | $30,437.68 | $33,046.48 |
| Washington | 29 | $10,321.89 | $10,321.89 | $10,321.89 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $14,705.00 | $14,705.00 | $20,320.00 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $4,600.80 | $4,600.80 | $4,600.80 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $5,600.62 – $10,081.11 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $5,374.97 – $5,374.97 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $1,142.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,941.57 – $18,102.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | not published | $1,838.72 – $8,202.79 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | not published | $1,016.56 – $11,127.90 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $995.49 – $2,157.44 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $1,015.51 – $2,157.44 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $995.49 – $2,147.95 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $1,005.44 – $2,157.44 |
| 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 | $4,609.00 – $14,184.79 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $1,132.60 – $3,864.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $1,054.88 – $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 | $1,921.00 – $11,185.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $1,300.48 – $7,115.26 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $1,132.60 – $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 | $906.99 – $906.99 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $906.99 – $7,516.44 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $1,004.43 – $6,668.63 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,105.75 – $6,494.19 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $1,004.43 – $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 | $272.08 – $1,290.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $272.08 – $1,290.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $199.72 – $1,290.20 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $5,999.38 – $14,998.44 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $5,652.51 – $5,878.61 |