Remove brain canal fluid cost at US hospitals
Remove brain canal fluid · CPT 61050
$53.95
lowest cash price
$859.60
national median
$6,839.00
highest cash price
220
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $53.95–$6,839.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($342.51) → Sep 1, 2026 ($349.32)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 8 | $206.21 | $206.21 | $742.70 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $504.59 | $504.59 | $505.58 |
| California | 73 | $141.15 | $1,112.38 | $3,875.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 73 | $1,315.60 | $1,315.60 | $1,654.90 |
| Georgia | 23 | $3,352.00 | $3,352.00 | $3,352.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 30 | $214.40 | $835.00 | $1,672.80 |
| Indiana | 25 | $669.60 | $669.60 | $669.60 |
| Iowa | 14 | $214.40 | $214.40 | $1,576.35 |
| 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 | 25 | $422.07 | $422.07 | $859.60 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $487.58 |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,074.10 | $1,074.10 | $1,074.10 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $322.61 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $349.32 | $349.32 | $349.32 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.50 | $1,272.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $1,817.60 | $1,817.60 | $2,521.60 |
| Ohio | 42 | $53.95 | $94.25 | $1,324.05 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $783.48 | $783.48 | $783.48 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $961.20 | $961.20 | $961.20 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $341.00 | $471.50 | $865.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | $971.70 | $971.70 | $971.70 |
| Texas | 110 | $382.23 | $1,018.32 | $1,236.90 |
| Virginia | 11 | $825.50 | $1,683.00 | $2,199.00 |
| Washington | 30 | $263.96 | $825.60 | $2,047.14 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $880.00 | $880.00 | $4,748.48 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $3,875.20 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $3,875.20 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $3,875.20 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $3,875.20 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $3,875.20 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $3,875.20 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $3,875.20 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,875.20 | not published |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $3,986.00 | $71.44 – $659.05 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $4,350.00 | $178.16 – $641.99 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $4,627.00 | $84.07 – $641.99 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $4,748.48 | $73.67 – $1,970.62 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $4,881.00 | $41.15 – $662.36 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $5,110.00 | $68.82 – $641.99 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $5,339.00 | $51.73 – $691.78 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $5,419.00 | $142.88 – $650.19 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $5,741.00 | $65.78 – $719.27 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $5,855.00 | $39.97 – $645.22 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $6,311.00 | $42.33 – $641.99 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $6,839.00 | $72.31 – $662.36 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $318.24 – $484.47 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $297.40 – $1,212.63 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $251.65 – $484.47 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $251.65 – $484.47 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $312.00 – $484.47 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $312.00 – $484.47 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $312.00 – $484.47 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $274.97 – $4,840.09 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $270.94 – $4,840.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $1,346.35 – $1,374.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $1,346.35 – $1,374.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $1,168.10 – $1,229.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $1,243.23 – $1,269.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $1,374.69 – $1,374.69 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $1,226.63 – $1,252.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $1,238.02 – $1,303.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $1,243.23 – $1,269.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $1,243.23 – $1,269.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $1,276.07 – $1,302.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,243.23 – $1,269.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $1,243.23 – $1,269.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $1,152.47 – $1,213.13 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $1,226.63 – $1,291.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $1,285.88 – $1,312.95 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $1,252.45 – $1,252.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $1,226.63 – $1,291.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $1,224.69 – $1,250.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $1,243.23 – $1,269.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $1,346.35 – $1,374.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $1,243.23 – $1,269.40 |