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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $5,835.00 – $27,307.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $5,592.00 – $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 | $1,132.60 – $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 | $906.99 – $7,516.44 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $1,004.43 – $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 | $906.99 – $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 | $906.99 – $7,516.44 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $1,105.75 – $6,683.34 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $1,105.75 – $6,494.18 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $783.09 – $2,404.02 |
| 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 | $1,142.00 – $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 | $1,952.00 – $12,880.00 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | not published | not published |
| 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 | $1,654.49 – $4,110.54 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $3,687.39 – $9,813.71 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,142.00 – $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 | $1,142.00 – $12,111.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $1,607.40 – $12,184.12 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $8,116.00 – $11,839.88 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $8,941.57 – $18,102.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $6,855.10 – $23,622.08 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $5,419.00 – $16,788.68 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $4,750.00 – $10,276.96 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $6,181.95 – $13,723.94 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $12,199.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $1,654.49 – $4,110.54 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | not published | $3,687.39 – $5,897.15 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $906.99 – $14,657.06 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $1,015.51 – $2,157.44 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $5,523.13 – $11,889.00 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | not published | $1,953.38 – $1,953.38 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | not published | $1,953.38 – $1,953.38 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | not published | $1,953.38 – $1,953.38 |