Bronchoscopy is a hospital service. Prices are from 1740 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 233 |
$38 – $375 |
| Medicare | 379 |
$55 – $2,606 |
| Univera | 14 |
$106 – $265 |
| Independent Health | 32 |
$94 – $2,041 |
| Highmark | 108 |
$58 – $4,764 |
| Geisinger | 63 |
$194 – $3,984 |
| AmeriHealth | 174 |
$141 – $5,006 |
| Tricare / VA | 274 |
$59 – $3,919 |
| Amerigroup | 147 |
$225 – $2,365 |
| MVP Health Care | 65 |
$137 – $4,629 |
| Priority Health | 47 |
$95 – $6,771 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 617 |
$59 – $3,691 |
| Molina Healthcare | 487 |
$76 – $3,537 |
| Bright Health | 45 |
$870 – $3,105 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 99 |
$480 – $4,487 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 37 |
$192 – $3,970 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 970 |
$61 – $6,432 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 41 |
$119 – $4,216 |
| Anthem | 443 |
$62 – $7,498 |
| HealthPartners | 146 |
$87 – $4,134 |
| Medica | 111 |
$195 – $3,089 |
| UCare | 45 |
$100 – $3,943 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 86 |
$193 – $4,760 |
| Devoted Health | 139 |
$490 – $3,960 |
| Humana | 794 |
$118 – $4,690 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 197 |
$66 – $6,234 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1137 |
$167 – $5,689 |
| Health Net | 222 |
$75 – $5,859 |
| Security Health Plan | 42 |
$159 – $5,520 |
| SelectHealth | 41 |
$278 – $5,307 |
| Aetna | 1075 |
$190 – $5,755 |
| Healthcare Highways | 41 |
$2,129 – $3,160 |
| Coventry | 102 |
$161 – $4,221 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 592 |
$212 – $5,845 |
| Cigna | 899 |
$509 – $8,253 |
| Oscar Health | 178 |
$1,000 – $4,872 |
| AvMed | 48 |
$195 – $11,304 |
| EmblemHealth | 56 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krishnendu Bhadra, MD | Pulmonary Disease | Chattanooga, TN | 197 |
| Manmohan Biring, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Hays, KS | 179 |
| Manmohan Biring, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Hays, KS | 178 |
| Kenneth Sakata, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Scottsdale, AZ | 174 |
| George Chaux, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Los Angeles, CA | 168 |
| Mark Widmann, MD | Thoracic Surgery | Morristown, NJ | 163 |
| Brodie Mcalpin, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Corinth, MS | 155 |
| Krishnendu Bhadra, MD | Pulmonary Disease | Chattanooga, TN | 151 |
| Michael Mullins, MD | Pulmonary Disease | Savannah, GA | 139 |
| Justin Thomas, MD | Pulmonary Disease | Rancho Mirage, CA | 133 |
| Susan Garwood, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Nashville, TN | 132 |
| Vinay Patel, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Naples, FL | 126 |
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
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