Remove electrode/thoracotomy cost at US hospitals
REMOVE ELECTRODE/THORACOTOMY · CPT 33238
$1,391.98
lowest cash price
$2,293.60
national median
$4,004.00
highest cash price
21
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1,391.98–$4,004.00 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$1,391.98
Henry Ford Hospital — Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MIMedian cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($2,293.60) → Jun 1, 2026 ($1,391.98)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 19 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Colorado | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 4 | $4,004.00 | $4,004.00 | $4,004.00 |
| Georgia | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 12 | $2,293.60 | $2,293.60 | $2,293.60 |
| Indiana | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 11 | $2,293.60 | $2,293.60 | $2,293.60 |
| Kansas | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 14 | $1,391.98 | $1,391.98 | $1,391.98 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,402.82 | $1,402.82 | $1,402.82 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Carolina | 12 | 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 | 15 | $4,004.00 | $4,004.00 | $4,004.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wisconsin | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $2,495.02 – $2,888.97 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | not published | $2,655.84 – $3,075.18 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $4,232.22 – $4,900.47 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | not published | $2,592.26 – $2,641.64 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | not published | $2,417.07 – $2,798.71 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | not published | $725.14 – $1,063.81 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | not published | $798.72 – $882.80 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $798.72 – $937.38 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $813.41 – $937.38 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $725.14 – $1,063.81 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $796.90 – $880.78 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $796.90 – $880.78 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $1,149.42 – $2,079.52 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $5,981.00 – $11,059.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $2,335.00 – $2,335.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $1,009.41 – $9,535.00 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $8,952.67 – $8,952.67 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $8,952.67 – $8,952.67 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $887.33 – $909.52 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $979.87 – $6,154.45 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $866.40 – $3,373.43 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $8,952.67 – $8,952.67 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | not published | $490.36 – $1,332.86 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $7,277.00 – $17,257.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $5,835.00 – $11,046.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $5,592.00 – $10,593.00 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $6,190.50 – $14,952.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $1,009.41 – $9,535.00 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $866.40 – $3,291.48 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $904.62 – $904.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $8,952.67 – $8,952.67 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $8,952.67 – $8,952.67 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $726.21 – $726.21 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $752.78 – $752.78 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $2,648.00 – $2,648.00 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $866.40 – $3,291.48 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $866.40 – $1,365.76 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $979.87 – $1,028.87 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $979.87 – $7,121.40 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $725.14 – $880.83 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $4,754.00 – $20,066.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $822.07 – $2,745.71 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $3,181.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,014.98 – $3,014.98 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,444.85 – $3,609.97 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $3,277.00 – $4,636.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $3,181.00 – $6,291.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $7,277.00 – $7,277.00 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $5,419.00 – $33,603.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $2,648.00 – $2,648.00 |