Acupuncture (each additional) Cost by Hospital

Acupuncture (each additional) is a therapy or rehabilitation service. Prices are from 716 US hospitals across 47 states, from their machine-readable files.

$43median cash price · 716 hospitals, 47 statestypically $16–$82 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.5× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$75
Cash / self-pay
$43
Insurer-negotiated
$32
Medicare pays
$28
$16$82
Median cash $43  ·  Medicare $28  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $43 — about 1.5× the Medicare rate ($28). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($57).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $75 list price could save about $32 (43%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
St Joseph Hospital Bangor, ME $7 $14 ★ 3/5 188 min 15.6%
Penn State Health St. Joseph Reading, PA $7 $14 ★ 3/5 216 min 15.6%
Cox Medical Centers Springfield, MO $8 $20 ★ 3/5 223 min 14.2%
Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA $8 $134 ★ 5/5 177 min 13.7%
Milton S Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA $9 $18 ★ 4/5 253 min 15.3%
University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority Madison, WI $10 $9 ★ 5/5 216 min 14.2%
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital Highlands Ranch, CO $10 $23 ★ 5/5 161 min 14.2%
Ortonville Area Health Services Ortonville, MN $10 $9 — 116 min 15.1%
Longs Peak Hospital Longmont, CO $12 $26 ★ 5/5 130 min 13.9%
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital Broomfield, CO $12 $23 — 105 min 14.7%
Uchealth Grandview Hospital Colorado Springs, CO $12 $26 — 108 min 14.7%
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $12 $23 ★ 4/5 212 min 14.7%
New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA $12 $0 — 137 min 14.9%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $13 $17 — 88 min 14.7%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $13 $14 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $13 $16 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $13 $23 — 92 min 15.2%
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $13 $23 ★ 4/5 172 min 15.4%
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $13 $44 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $15 $23 — 114 min 14.8%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $15 $23 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $15 $23 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
Ascension Calumet Hospital Chilton, WI $15 $27 — 83 min —
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $15 $23 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $16 $0 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Acupuncture (each additional)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $43; Medicare pays $28.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
AmeriHealth 9
$20
$17 – $31
UCare 24
$22
$15 – $60
Security Health Plan 13
$22
$9 – $26
Molina Healthcare 105
$22
$17 – $39
Medicaid 31
$22
$17 – $34
Highmark 24
$23
$21 – $23
Tricare / VA 31
$25
$16 – $51
Medicare 80
$25
$14 – $28
Humana 207
$25
$14 – $53
Sanford Health Plan 17
$25
$22 – $40
UPMC Health Plan 13
$26
$12 – $44
Devoted Health 31
$26
$14 – $28
Univera 11
$26
$21 – $28
Centene / Ambetter 125
$27
$20 – $39
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 17
$27
$27 – $38
Priority Health 9
$27
$19 – $50
Independent Health 10
$28
$17 – $31
UnitedHealthcare 298
$28
$18 – $139
EmblemHealth 22
$29
$25 – $40
Amerigroup 25
$29
$22 – $30
Oscar Health 11
$31
$31 – $48
Aetna 243
$31
$20 – $74
Kaiser Permanente 35
$32
$19 – $63
MVP Health Care 24
$32
$23 – $79
Cigna 170
$35
$22 – $75
HealthPartners 52
$35
$16 – $99
Health Net 32
$39
$19 – $66
Anthem 123
$42
$17 – $5,316
SelectHealth 16
$42
$20 – $109
Coventry 9
$47
$24 – $67
Blue Cross Blue Shield 338
$53
$23 – $113
Medica 34
$58
$20 – $77
MultiPlan / PHCS network 105
$61
$30 – $88
Geisinger 6
$67
$20 – $188
Harvard Pilgrim 9
$77
$23 – $96

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Pennsylvania$16
Maine$21
Wisconsin$22
Louisiana$22
Arkansas$23
Michigan$25

Prices by city

Austin, TXDallas, TXNew York, NYHouston, TXBronx, NYFort Worth, TXNashville, TNSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBrooklyn, NYChicago, ILColorado Springs, COJacksonville, FLKnoxville, TNNew Orleans, LAPlano, TXAurora, COBangor, MEBirmingham, ALCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHLas Vegas, NVLittle Rock, ARLos Angeles, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 716 US hospitals across 47 states, the typical (median) cash price is $43, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $75, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $32, a Medicare rate of about $28. Most cash prices fall between $16 and $82 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Acupuncture (each additional) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 716 US hospitals is $43. Most hospitals fall between $16 and $82. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Acupuncture (each additional)?
Medicare pays about $28. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Acupuncture (each additional) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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