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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $14,319.20 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $14,319.20 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $14,319.20 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $14,319.20 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $14,319.20 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $14,319.20 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $14,319.20 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $14,319.20 | not published |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $14,705.00 | $205.80 – $24,140.04 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $20,320.00 | $205.80 – $28,598.18 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $21,758.69 | $155.59 – $11,217.99 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $30,437.68 | $5,775.89 – $5,891.41 |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $33,046.48 | $5,775.89 – $5,891.41 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $38,471.49 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $38,471.49 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $49,054.77 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $51,233.59 | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $5,976.54 – $9,846.58 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $5,976.54 – $11,350.24 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $6,941.58 – $8,590.21 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $2,886.94 – $23,814.93 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $5,042.99 – $8,590.21 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $5,042.99 – $8,590.21 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $6,941.58 – $8,590.21 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $6,941.58 – $8,590.21 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $8,503.44 – $8,590.21 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $12,747.24 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $12,588.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $12,747.24 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $8,655.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $12,747.24 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $7,118.00 – $7,118.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $11,242.47 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $12,588.00 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $11,077.84 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $4,419.21 – $12,588.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $458.11 – $467.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $458.11 – $467.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $397.46 – $418.38 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $423.02 – $431.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $467.75 – $467.75 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $417.37 – $426.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $421.25 – $443.42 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $423.02 – $431.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $423.02 – $431.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $434.20 – $443.34 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $423.02 – $431.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $423.02 – $431.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $392.14 – $412.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $417.37 – $439.34 |