Bronchoscopy Cost by Hospital

Bronchoscopy is a hospital service. Prices are from 1740 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,149median cash price · 1740 hospitals, 52 statestypically $695–$5,156 depending on the hospital
≈ 7.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,946
Cash / self-pay
$2,149
Insurer-negotiated
$2,191
Medicare pays
$303
$695$5,156
Median cash $2,149  ·  Medicare $303  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,149 — about 7.1× the Medicare rate ($303). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($606).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,946 list price could save about $1,797 (46%).

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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
Mercy Medical Ctr Springfield, MA $323 $63 ★ 2/5 278 min 15.7%
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake, IA $324 ★ 2/5 151 min 15.0%
Kau Hospital Pahala, HI $327 83 min
Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro, NH $333 ★ 4/5 139 min 15.0%
Slidell Memorial Hospital Slidell, LA $349 $1,578 ★ 2/5 203 min 16.0%
Richardson Medical Center Rayville, LA $365 $365 57 min 15.1%
St Peters Health Helena, MT $366 $332 ★ 3/5 178 min 14.3%
St Peter's Hospital Albany, NY $366 $332 ★ 2/5 374 min 14.8%
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syracuse, NY $366 $57 ★ 2/5 228 min 16.2%
Samaritan Hospital of Troy, New York Troy, NY $366 $332 ★ 3/5 243 min 14.3%
Bellville Medical Center Bellville, TX $366 $57 101 min 15.6%
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $366 $702 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $366 $228 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $366 $320 ★ 5/5 128 min
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $366 $468 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY $370 ★ 2/5 206 min 17.2%
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez, CA $371 ★ 4/5 175 min 14.2%
Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH $375 $276 ★ 2/5 145 min 15.4%
Memorial Hospital Dumas, TX $379 $152 82 min 15.5%
Paulding County Hospital Paulding, OH $387 77 min 15.2%
Miller County Hospital Colquitt, GA $392 $560 80 min 15.1%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $400 $100 17.1%
Island Hospital Anacortes, WA $404 $1,256 ★ 4/5 193 min 14.8%
University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN $409 $949 ★ 4/5 245 min 14.9%
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN $409 $949

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 August 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 Bronchoscopy

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: $2,149; Medicare pays $303.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 233
$71
$38 – $375
Medicare 379
$81
$55 – $2,606
Univera 14
$139
$106 – $265
Independent Health 32
$221
$94 – $2,041
Highmark 108
$243
$58 – $4,764
Geisinger 63
$281
$194 – $3,984
AmeriHealth 174
$485
$141 – $5,006
Tricare / VA 274
$491
$59 – $3,919
Amerigroup 147
$572
$225 – $2,365
MVP Health Care 65
$817
$137 – $4,629
Priority Health 47
$946
$95 – $6,771
Centene / Ambetter 617
$948
$59 – $3,691
Molina Healthcare 487
$1,168
$76 – $3,537
Bright Health 45
$1,184
$870 – $3,105
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 99
$1,218
$480 – $4,487
Harvard Pilgrim 37
$1,232
$192 – $3,970
Blue Cross Blue Shield 970
$1,233
$61 – $6,432
Sanford Health Plan 41
$1,299
$119 – $4,216
Anthem 443
$1,391
$62 – $7,498
HealthPartners 146
$1,410
$87 – $4,134
Medica 111
$1,516
$195 – $3,089
UCare 45
$1,730
$100 – $3,943
UPMC Health Plan 86
$1,731
$193 – $4,760
Devoted Health 139
$1,771
$490 – $3,960
Humana 794
$1,868
$118 – $4,690
Kaiser Permanente 197
$2,095
$66 – $6,234
UnitedHealthcare 1137
$2,113
$167 – $5,689
Health Net 222
$2,121
$75 – $5,859
Security Health Plan 42
$2,181
$159 – $5,520
SelectHealth 41
$2,189
$278 – $5,307
Aetna 1075
$2,299
$190 – $5,755
Healthcare Highways 41
$2,434
$2,129 – $3,160
Coventry 102
$2,597
$161 – $4,221
MultiPlan / PHCS network 592
$2,607
$212 – $5,845
Cigna 899
$3,016
$509 – $8,253
Oscar Health 178
$3,623
$1,000 – $4,872
AvMed 48
$4,613
$195 – $11,304
EmblemHealth 56
$5,667
$1,379 – $18,105

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
Puerto Rico$325
Montana$774
Michigan$791
Iowa$919
Tennessee$995
Louisiana$1,177

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Krishnendu Bhadra, MDPulmonary DiseaseChattanooga, TN197
Manmohan Biring, M.D.Pulmonary DiseaseHays, KS179
Manmohan Biring, M.D.Pulmonary DiseaseHays, KS178
Kenneth Sakata, M.D.Pulmonary DiseaseScottsdale, AZ174
George Chaux, M.D.Pulmonary DiseaseLos Angeles, CA168
Mark Widmann, MDThoracic SurgeryMorristown, NJ163
Brodie Mcalpin, M.D.Pulmonary DiseaseCorinth, MS155
Krishnendu Bhadra, MDPulmonary DiseaseChattanooga, TN151
Michael Mullins, MDPulmonary DiseaseSavannah, GA139
Justin Thomas, MDPulmonary DiseaseRancho Mirage, CA133
Susan Garwood, M.D.Pulmonary DiseaseNashville, TN132
Vinay Patel, M.D.Pulmonary DiseaseNaples, FL126

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Does Medicare cover Bronchoscopy?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Bronchoscopy. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $303. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $61 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1740 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,149, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,946, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,191, a Medicare rate of about $303. Most cash prices fall between $695 and $5,156 — 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 Bronchoscopy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1740 US hospitals is $2,149. Most hospitals fall between $695 and $5,156. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Bronchoscopy?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $303). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Bronchoscopy?
Medicare pays about $303. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Bronchoscopy 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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