Laryngoscopy is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1846 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $590 — about 3.1× the Medicare rate ($189). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($378).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,010 list price could save about $420 (42%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama | Wedowee, AL | $89 | $905 | — | 94 min | 14.6% |
| Cumberland Medical Center | Crossville, TN | $90 | $282 | ★ 4/5 | 201 min | 15.1% |
| Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $90 | $259 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | 15.7% |
| Roane Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $90 | $259 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | 15.5% |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $90 | $259 | ★ 4/5 | 184 min | 15.0% |
| Leconte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $90 | $282 | ★ 5/5 | 195 min | 14.4% |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $90 | $282 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.1% |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $92 | $1,575 | ★ 3/5 | 259 min | 14.9% |
| San Juan Hospital | Monticello, UT | $93 | $119 | — | 122 min | 14.9% |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $93 | $282 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | 14.6% |
| Hills & Dales General Hospital | Cass City, MI | $94 | $369 | ★ 4/5 | 94 min | 14.7% |
| Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital | Oneonta, NY | $95 | $246 | ★ 3/5 | 123 min | 15.2% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City | Union City, TN | $97 | $319 | ★ 4/5 | 139 min | 14.5% |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc | Westfield, NY | $99 | $196 | — | 114 min | 14.8% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. | Jonesboro, AR | $101 | $268 | ★ 3/5 | 128 min | 15.3% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc | West Memphis, AR | $101 | $268 | — | 147 min | 14.7% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | New Albany, MS | $101 | $268 | ★ 4/5 | 144 min | 14.1% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | Oxford, MS | $101 | $268 | ★ 4/5 | 153 min | 16.2% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville | Booneville, MS | $101 | $268 | ★ 3/5 | 106 min | 14.4% |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Jackson, MS | $101 | $268 | ★ 2/5 | 213 min | 16.1% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | Southaven, MS | $101 | $268 | ★ 3/5 | 255 min | 15.7% |
| Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $101 | $268 | — | 86 min | 15.1% |
| Baptist Medical Center-Leake | Carthage, MS | $101 | $268 | ★ 2/5 | 94 min | 15.1% |
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | Kosciusko, MS | $101 | $268 | — | 73 min | 15.3% |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $101 | $268 | ★ 4/5 | 118 min | 15.1% |
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 Laryngoscopy
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: $590; Medicare pays $189.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 260 |
$31 – $614 |
| Univera | 14 |
$56 – $173 |
| Independent Health | 27 |
$71 – $554 |
| Medicare | 448 |
$29 – $1,911 |
| Geisinger | 63 |
$90 – $1,900 |
| Highmark | 110 |
$64 – $2,270 |
| Devoted Health | 159 |
$134 – $1,789 |
| Tricare / VA | 315 |
$66 – $2,041 |
| AmeriHealth | 190 |
$72 – $3,251 |
| Amerigroup | 146 |
$72 – $1,689 |
| Priority Health | 46 |
$95 – $1,704 |
| Molina Healthcare | 515 |
$72 – $2,702 |
| UCare | 59 |
$69 – $1,846 |
| AvMed | 51 |
$149 – $8,971 |
| HealthPartners | 171 |
$86 – $2,038 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 45 |
$69 – $2,390 |
| MVP Health Care | 68 |
$87 – $2,989 |
| Medica | 151 |
$129 – $1,832 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 213 |
$111 – $3,115 |
| Humana | 870 |
$101 – $2,569 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 35 |
$164 – $1,705 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 97 |
$198 – $2,612 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1069 |
$72 – $3,691 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 98 |
$115 – $3,317 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 679 |
$73 – $2,299 |
| Health Net | 238 |
$119 – $4,151 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 655 |
$204 – $3,716 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1241 |
$106 – $3,845 |
| Coventry | 112 |
$180 – $3,753 |
| Security Health Plan | 46 |
$157 – $3,043 |
| Anthem | 468 |
$68 – $5,003 |
| Bright Health | 46 |
$870 – $3,105 |
| EmblemHealth | 58 |
$154 – $14,042 |
| SelectHealth | 40 |
$195 – $5,307 |
| Aetna | 1157 |
$148 – $4,955 |
| Cigna | 946 |
$188 – $7,480 |
| Healthcare Highways | 41 |
$1,066 – $14,320 |
| Oscar Health | 209 |
$312 – $4,723 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | $137 |
| Arizona | $179 |
| Maryland | $225 |
| Tennessee | $225 |
| Virginia | $225 |
| New Mexico | $226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Paley, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Encino, CA | 35,380 |
| Erick Guillory, P. A. | Physician Assistant | Beverly Hills, CA | 2,356 |
| Melissa Hughes, NP-C | Nurse Practitioner | Kingsburg, CA | 2,104 |
| Fatima Moon, PA-C | Physician Assistant | Frisco, TX | 1,867 |
| Marcus Olsen, PA-C | Physician Assistant | San Jose, CA | 1,661 |
| Emma Holbrook | Physician Assistant | La Mesa, CA | 987 |
| Sina Nasri-Chenijani, MD | Otolaryngology | Las Vegas, NV | 987 |
| Christopher Walz, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Rancho Mirage, CA | 956 |
| Michael Jungkeit, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Poulsbo, WA | 930 |
| Mukesh Prasad, MD | Otolaryngology | New York, NY | 755 |
| Roberto Castellon, MD | Otolaryngology | Lancaster, OH | 684 |
| Leela Lavasani, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Naples, FL | 669 |
Does Medicare cover Laryngoscopy?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Laryngoscopy. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $189. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $38 — 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 1846 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $590, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,010, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $486, a Medicare rate of about $189. Most cash prices fall between $158 and $2,617 — 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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