Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1521 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $6,296 — about 8.3× the Medicare rate ($760). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,520).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $12,599 list price could save about $6,303 (50%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $948 | — | ★ 3/5 | 105 min | 15.4% |
| North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | Harrison, AR | $952 | — | ★ 2/5 | 146 min | 15.1% |
| Bassett Healthcare | Cooperstown, NY | $963 | $1,019 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | 15.6% |
| Merrick Medical Center | Central City, NE | $965 | $1,529 | — | 125 min | 14.6% |
| Crete Area Medical Center | Crete, NE | $965 | $1,529 | — | 100 min | 14.8% |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez, CA | $988 | — | ★ 4/5 | 175 min | 14.2% |
| Unity Health-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, AR | $994 | — | — | 130 min | 15.2% |
| Unity Health-Newport | Newport, AR | $994 | — | — | 104 min | 15.4% |
| Doctor's Center De San Juan | Santurce, PR | $1,000 | $4,718 | — | — | 15.5% |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $1,007 | $812 | ★ 4/5 | 319 min | 15.9% |
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital | Chicago, IL | $1,011 | $794 | ★ 2/5 | 280 min | 15.0% |
| Provident Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $1,011 | $794 | — | 222 min | 15.5% |
| Henry County Hospital, Inc | Napoleon, OH | $1,015 | $1,353 | ★ 2/5 | 105 min | 15.1% |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $1,034 | $1,123 | ★ 3/5 | 128 min | 15.2% |
| Island Hospital | Anacortes, WA | $1,074 | $4,241 | ★ 4/5 | 193 min | 14.8% |
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $1,096 | $842 | ★ 2/5 | 240 min | 15.6% |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,130 | — | ★ 3/5 | 166 min | 14.7% |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center | Portland, OR | $1,130 | — | ★ 4/5 | 186 min | 14.1% |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center | Gresham, OR | $1,130 | — | ★ 3/5 | 154 min | 14.4% |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center | Tualatin, OR | $1,130 | — | ★ 2/5 | 175 min | 14.7% |
| Olympic Medical Center | Port Angeles, WA | $1,136 | $1,420 | ★ 3/5 | 254 min | 14.4% |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $1,146 | $9,511 | — | 94 min | 15.1% |
| Montgomery General Hospital | Montgomery, WV | $1,159 | $4,862 | — | 110 min | 14.7% |
| CHI St Alexius Health Williston | Williston, ND | $1,179 | $1,666 | ★ 3/5 | 157 min | 15.6% |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center | Niagara Falls, NY | $1,247 | $5,549 | ★ 1/5 | 236 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 Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy)
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: $6,296; Medicare pays $760.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 173 |
$125 – $3,358 |
| Geisinger | 38 |
$362 – $4,224 |
| Univera | 8 |
$42 – $675 |
| AmeriHealth | 132 |
$262 – $7,501 |
| Amerigroup | 107 |
$1,143 – $3,718 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 27 |
$528 – $6,107 |
| Medicare | 295 |
$239 – $4,978 |
| UCare | 36 |
$406 – $3,654 |
| Medica | 63 |
$520 – $12,805 |
| HealthPartners | 108 |
$390 – $7,680 |
| Priority Health | 32 |
$468 – $9,998 |
| Molina Healthcare | 377 |
$509 – $4,603 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 552 |
$1,200 – $3,943 |
| Highmark | 85 |
$273 – $12,679 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 24 |
$1,389 – $9,860 |
| Security Health Plan | 24 |
$528 – $9,943 |
| Tricare / VA | 207 |
$280 – $9,846 |
| Independent Health | 14 |
$1,425 – $9,300 |
| Humana | 652 |
$536 – $11,033 |
| Devoted Health | 90 |
$760 – $4,041 |
| Coventry | 64 |
$696 – $13,409 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 45 |
$413 – $9,507 |
| MVP Health Care | 48 |
$552 – $9,998 |
| Health Net | 165 |
$431 – $12,177 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 158 |
$413 – $14,173 |
| Anthem | 374 |
$455 – $12,679 |
| SelectHealth | 36 |
$1,449 – $10,022 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 849 |
$424 – $14,849 |
| Bright Health | 40 |
$3,520 – $7,130 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 52 |
$701 – $12,451 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 961 |
$760 – $15,482 |
| Oscar Health | 144 |
$1,054 – $10,065 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 311 |
$1,250 – $26,689 |
| Aetna | 945 |
$874 – $17,197 |
| Cigna | 714 |
$1,636 – $16,630 |
| EmblemHealth | 43 |
$1,775 – $27,809 |
| Healthcare Highways | 30 |
$8,517 – $10,342 |
| AvMed | 33 |
$4,252 – $17,074 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $1,130 |
| North Dakota | $1,718 |
| Iowa | $1,839 |
| Maine | $1,847 |
| Puerto Rico | $1,900 |
| Montana | $2,122 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1521 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $6,296, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $12,599, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $4,191, a Medicare rate of about $760. Most cash prices fall between $1,839 and $17,227 — 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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