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Thoracotomy with cardiac massage cost at US hospitals
HC THORACOTOMY W/ CARDIAC MASSAGE · CPT 32160
$2,671.20
lowest cash price
$3,385.80
national median
$8,094.60
highest cash price
4
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2,671.20–$8,094.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($3,385.80) → Jul 1, 2026 ($4,610.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $4,610.25 | $4,610.25 | $4,610.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2,671.20 | $3,385.80 | $8,094.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,671.20 | $1,064.81 – $4,006.80 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $3,385.80 | $658.46 – $4,232.25 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $4,610.25 | $751.99 – $5,532.30 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $8,094.60 | $687.08 – $11,467.35 |