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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $7,788.00 | $1,976.77 – $15,912.00 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $8,084.30 | $5,419.00 – $33,603.00 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $8,094.60 | $687.08 – $3,041.09 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $8,358.70 | $2,985.00 – $11,241.00 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $8,523.36 | $4,188.00 – $17,015.00 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $8,537.76 | $4,666.00 – $13,634.00 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $10,159.10 | $1,345.92 – $7,909.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $10,203.00 | $4,016.13 – $12,837.41 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $10,203.00 | $4,016.13 – $12,837.41 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $10,203.00 | $4,016.13 – $12,837.41 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $10,203.00 | $4,016.13 – $12,837.41 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $10,203.00 | $4,016.13 – $12,837.41 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $10,298.34 | $14,738.09 – $14,738.09 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $13,084.50 | not published |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $848.64 – $865.28 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $832.00 – $865.28 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $832.00 – $865.28 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $832.00 – $865.28 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $832.00 – $865.28 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $832.00 – $865.28 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $832.00 – $865.28 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $5,125.78 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $5,125.78 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $5,125.78 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $5,125.78 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $5,125.78 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $4,840.09 – $5,125.78 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $5,125.78 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $4,840.09 – $5,125.78 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,051.00 – $5,125.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $1,740.59 – $1,777.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $1,740.59 – $1,777.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $1,510.16 – $1,589.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $1,607.28 – $1,641.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $1,777.23 – $1,777.23 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $1,585.82 – $1,619.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $1,600.54 – $1,684.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $1,607.28 – $1,641.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $1,607.28 – $1,641.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $1,649.73 – $1,684.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $1,607.28 – $1,641.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $1,607.28 – $1,641.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $1,489.94 – $1,568.36 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $1,585.82 – $1,669.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $1,662.42 – $1,697.42 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $1,619.20 – $1,619.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $1,585.82 – $1,669.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $1,583.31 – $1,616.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $1,607.28 – $1,641.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $1,740.59 – $1,777.23 |