Remove thyroid duct lesion cost at US hospitals
Remove thyroid duct lesion · CPT 60281
$369.16
lowest cash price
$6,870.89
national median
$51,688.82
highest cash price
87
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $369.16–$51,688.82 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($6,672.53) → Sep 1, 2026 ($6,904.15)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | 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 | 73 | $767.89 | $13,540.80 | $13,540.80 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 62 | $2,293.20 | $2,293.20 | $2,293.20 |
| 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 | 28 | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | $51,688.82 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 |
| Kansas | 8 | 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 | $8,312.83 | $8,312.83 | $8,312.83 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $6,870.89 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $369.16 | $6,904.15 | $6,904.15 |
| 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 | 40 | $2,293.20 | $2,293.20 | $2,293.20 |
| 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 | 3 | $385.94 | $436.28 | $1,120.80 |
| 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 | 99 | $7,778.63 | $7,778.63 | $7,778.63 |
| Virginia | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $6,213.84 | $6,213.84 | $6,213.84 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $2,795.20 | $2,795.20 | $2,795.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $5,719.53 – $10,295.16 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $5,719.53 – $10,295.16 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $4,985.97 – $4,985.97 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $12,111.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $573.68 – $1,225.45 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $579.08 – $1,225.45 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $573.68 – $1,222.07 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $579.08 – $1,225.45 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | not published | not published |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $14,074.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $8,818.69 – $25,111.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,693.60 – $14,485.98 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $625.74 – $4,464.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $600.17 – $6,047.35 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $7,000.66 – $22,670.10 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $3,632.00 – $15,313.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $718.50 – $6,236.95 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $625.74 – $6,158.23 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $4,006.00 – $16,598.47 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | not published | $561.37 – $561.37 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $561.37 – $7,413.14 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $563.35 – $6,576.99 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $630.84 – $6,404.94 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $563.35 – $6,576.99 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2,236.00 – $24,380.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $150.45 – $2,648.76 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $150.45 – $2,648.76 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $111.42 – $2,648.76 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $6,126.76 – $15,316.90 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $6,207.97 – $6,332.13 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $5,772.53 – $5,830.25 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $5,772.53 – $6,003.43 |