Surgery costs at US hospitals
| Procedure | Code | Lowest cash | National median | Highest | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appendix Removal (Laparoscopic) | CPT 44970 | $387.41 | $7,202.00 | $51,418.66 | 239 |
| Breast Biopsy (ultrasound-guided, percutaneous) | CPT 19083 | $152.50 | $2,952.00 | $15,943.74 | 729 |
| Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery | CPT 64721 | $234.75 | $3,867.50 | $37,354.43 | 331 |
| Cataract Surgery | CPT 66984 | $284.55 | $5,044.00 | $20,404.49 | 189 |
| Circumcision (newborn) | CPT 54150 | $74.00 | $1,364.88 | $12,454.00 | 577 |
| Cystoscopy (Bladder Scope) | CPT 52000 | $78.61 | $1,493.80 | $13,890.99 | 560 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) | CPT 47562 | $669.30 | $13,208.00 | $68,976.61 | 225 |
| Hernia Repair (Inguinal) | CPT 49505 | $400.80 | $6,906.90 | $60,925.36 | 309 |
| Knee Arthroscopy (Cartilage Smoothing) | CPT 29877 | $327.75 | $4,712.46 | $41,891.80 | 175 |
| Knee Arthroscopy (Meniscus Trimming) | CPT 29881 | $286.80 | $5,339.00 | $49,702.80 | 215 |
| Lumbar Spinal Fusion (single level) | CPT 22612 | $799.80 | $14,331.20 | $109,403.05 | 134 |
| Shoulder Arthroscopy (Rotator Cuff Repair) | CPT 29827 | $554.40 | $7,907.11 | $70,167.83 | 206 |
| Skin Biopsy | CPT 11102 | $38.64 | $360.34 | $3,421.00 | 673 |
| Tonsillectomy (age 12+) | CPT 42826 | $235.04 | $4,558.89 | $38,572.71 | 190 |
| Tonsillectomy (child under 12) | CPT 42825 | $269.50 | $6,193.68 | $28,175.61 | 153 |
| Total Hip Replacement | CPT 27130 | $660.15 | $9,161.60 | $84,558.68 | 172 |
| Total Knee Replacement | CPT 27447 | $727.80 | $14,241.77 | $106,863.76 | 181 |
| Tubal Ligation (Laparoscopic) | CPT 58670 | $216.75 | $4,323.20 | $29,691.18 | 131 |
| Vasectomy | CPT 55250 | $154.09 | $2,424.12 | $20,445.77 | 256 |