Colostomy Cost by Hospital

Colostomy is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 971 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,605median cash price · 971 hospitals, 51 statestypically $774–$6,390 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.3× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,660
Cash / self-pay
$2,605
Insurer-negotiated
$2,603
Medicare pays
$1,122
$774$6,390
Median cash $2,605  ·  Medicare $1,122  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,605 — about 2.3× the Medicare rate ($1,122). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,244).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,660 list price could save about $1,055 (29%).

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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
Rochester General Hospital Rochester, NY $402 $1,263 ★ 2/5 237 min 15.8%
Holy Cross Hospital Nogales, AZ $417 $417 — 141 min —
Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD $417 $417 ★ 2/5 314 min 15.5%
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital Ann Arbor, MI $417 $385 ★ 4/5 234 min 15.5%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $594 $800 — 88 min 14.7%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $594 $662 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $594 $753 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $603 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $603 — — 104 min 15.4%
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $606 $783 ★ 4/5 212 min 14.7%
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $640 $783 — 92 min 15.2%
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $640 $783 ★ 4/5 172 min 15.4%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $660 $1,760 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Jennie Stuart Medical Center Hopkinsville, KY $693 $1,109 ★ 1/5 156 min 15.5%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $731 $244 — — 17.1%
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $741 $783 — 114 min 14.8%
Canonsburg General Hospital Canonsburg, PA $741 $783 ★ 3/5 155 min 15.6%
Forbes Hospital Monroeville, PA $741 $783 ★ 3/5 252 min 16.5%
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $743 $1,784 ★ 4/5 121 min 14.9%
Grove City Medical Center Grove City, PA $774 $783 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.1%
Allegheny Valley Hospital Natrona, PA $808 $783 ★ 4/5 201 min 15.7%
Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA $808 $783 ★ 3/5 274 min 14.7%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $825 $369 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
South Central Reg Med Ctr Laurel, MS $861 $1,024 ★ 1/5 129 min 16.9%
Ahn Wexford Hospital Wexford, PA $875 $607 ★ 5/5 186 min 15.3%

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 Colostomy

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: $2,605; Medicare pays $1,122.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 11
$231
$121 – $1,442
Medicaid 72
$389
$42 – $2,605
AmeriHealth 52
$439
$88 – $2,605
Tricare / VA 72
$533
$99 – $2,605
Amerigroup 48
$540
$540 – $2,187
Medicare 96
$576
$92 – $2,605
Geisinger 21
$607
$121 – $3,028
Highmark 38
$675
$101 – $2,605
Health Net 49
$714
$209 – $3,028
Kaiser Permanente 55
$814
$185 – $3,028
Centene / Ambetter 212
$948
$209 – $2,605
Security Health Plan 20
$1,061
$417 – $3,367
UCare 26
$1,146
$798 – $2,951
Blue Cross Blue Shield 430
$1,159
$155 – $15,712
Devoted Health 34
$1,169
$1,109 – $13,780
Sanford Health Plan 25
$1,197
$389 – $4,271
Molina Healthcare 177
$1,215
$417 – $3,242
MVP Health Care 35
$1,220
$417 – $3,769
HealthPartners 58
$1,343
$370 – $5,463
Independent Health 20
$1,359
$540 – $1,429
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 17
$1,371
$1,371 – $1,371
Coventry 23
$1,434
$312 – $4,810
Priority Health 26
$1,823
$417 – $2,943
MultiPlan / PHCS network 90
$1,980
$209 – $3,977
Medica 43
$2,075
$835 – $3,768
Humana 284
$2,192
$417 – $4,690
Aetna 384
$2,448
$417 – $7,365
Harvard Pilgrim 12
$2,605
$417 – $4,289
Anthem 180
$2,605
$185 – $8,899
UnitedHealthcare 585
$2,770
$417 – $9,449
SelectHealth 21
$2,846
$1,109 – $5,307
Oscar Health 61
$3,435
$1,815 – $6,587
UPMC Health Plan 21
$3,565
$439 – $9,517
EmblemHealth 20
$3,614
$1,870 – $18,107
Healthcare Highways 24
$5,841
$2,069 – $14,612
Cigna 366
$6,802
$1,292 – $22,360
AvMed 29
$8,211
$2,605 – $12,307

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$300
Mississippi$910
West Virginia$1,311
Vermont$1,347
South Carolina$1,359
Kentucky$1,452

Prices by city

Austin, TXChicago, ILHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXNew York, NYSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBrooklyn, NYNashville, TNRochester, NYAurora, COBronx, NYColorado Springs, COKnoxville, TNMilwaukee, WIPlano, TXBakersfield, CABangor, MECharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHColumbus, OHDenver, COLas Vegas, NV

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 971 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,605, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,660, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,603, a Medicare rate of about $1,122. Most cash prices fall between $774 and $6,390 — 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 Colostomy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 971 US hospitals is $2,605. Most hospitals fall between $774 and $6,390. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Colostomy?
Medicare pays about $1,122. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Colostomy 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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