Thoracotomy with cardiac massage cost at US hospitals
HC THORACOTOMY W/ CARDIAC MASSAGE · CPT 32160
$120.96
lowest cash price
$2,138.76
national median
$13,084.50
highest cash price
264
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $120.96–$13,084.50 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,175.75) → Sep 1, 2026 ($10,203.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $3,584.10 | $3,584.10 | $10,298.34 |
| Arizona | 7 | $1,219.11 | $1,219.11 | $1,219.11 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $511.95 | $511.95 | $2,070.00 |
| California | 36 | $2,623.25 | $3,070.55 | $8,537.76 |
| Colorado | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 44 | $4,794.40 | $4,794.40 | $4,794.40 |
| Georgia | 23 | $2,138.76 | $2,138.76 | $2,138.76 |
| Illinois | 26 | $417.60 | $1,130.00 | $3,088.88 |
| Indiana | 24 | $3,107.40 | $3,107.40 | $3,107.40 |
| Iowa | 16 | $1,434.60 | $1,940.00 | $3,119.06 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,690.20 | $1,690.20 | $1,690.20 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $7,227.60 | $7,227.60 | $7,227.60 |
| Michigan | 22 | $1,152.00 | $1,152.00 | $1,152.00 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $3,353.60 | $3,353.60 | $7,071.20 |
| Missouri | 15 | $1,053.36 | $1,474.55 | $13,084.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $3,482.40 | $3,482.40 | $7,533.60 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $1,773.54 | $1,773.54 | $1,773.54 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,175.75 | $2,175.75 | $2,175.75 |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,090.32 | $1,090.32 | $1,090.32 |
| New York | 17 | $5,512.53 | $5,512.53 | $5,657.00 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $457.00 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $700.80 | $700.80 | $1,841.60 |
| Ohio | 41 | $1,522.20 | $3,835.65 | $4,610.25 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $921.49 | $921.49 | $921.49 |
| Oregon | 11 | $1,665.36 | $3,481.60 | $4,298.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $1,897.20 | $3,385.80 | $8,094.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $1,146.00 | $1,556.00 | $1,701.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 |
| Tennessee | 17 | $1,877.49 | $1,912.95 | $1,912.95 |
| Texas | 84 | $120.96 | $3,459.68 | $7,788.00 |
| Virginia | 27 | $507.00 | $1,877.49 | $10,203.00 |
| Washington | 30 | $783.79 | $4,386.00 | $10,159.10 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $3,200.50 | $3,200.50 | $3,200.50 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $1,296.35 | $2,088.24 | $2,926.56 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $6,709.99 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $7,306.71 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $7,025.68 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $7,376.96 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $6,709.99 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $6,429.66 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $6,733.51 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $6,816.06 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $6,816.06 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $6,816.15 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $6,751.15 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $1,912.95 | $508.26 – $7,306.71 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,940.00 | $379.67 – $1,477.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,940.00 | $700.80 – $2,231.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,940.00 | $700.80 – $1,858.58 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,940.00 | $700.80 – $1,858.58 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,940.00 | $358.18 – $816.65 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,940.00 | $630.50 – $1,858.58 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $1,969.20 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $1,969.20 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $1,969.20 | not published |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $1,974.70 | not published |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $1,981.05 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $1,981.05 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $1,981.05 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,981.05 | not published |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $1,981.05 | not published |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $1,989.60 | not published |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $2,070.00 | $674.19 – $1,656.00 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $2,088.24 | $2,314.78 – $2,453.67 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $2,138.76 | $3,498.86 – $5,063.00 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $2,138.76 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $2,138.76 | $5,063.00 – $6,859.00 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $2,140.56 | $2,973.00 – $4,595.64 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $2,175.75 | $739.76 – $1,608.41 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $2,184.00 | $8,552.00 – $8,552.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $2,313.88 | $476.27 – $3,470.82 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $2,313.88 | $742.76 – $3,470.82 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $2,313.88 | $1,195.51 – $3,470.82 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $2,313.88 | $462.78 – $3,278.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $2,313.88 | $578.47 – $3,470.82 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $2,462.40 | not published |