Ureteral stent placement Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Ureteral stent placement is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1536 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$4,122median cash price · 1536 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,105–$12,685 depending on the hospital

≈ 11.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$7,941

Cash / self-pay

$4,122

Insurer-negotiated

$3,574

Medicare pays

$373

$1,105$12,685

Median cash $4,122 · Medicare $373 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $4,122 — about 11.1× the Medicare rate ($373). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($745).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $7,941 list price could save about $3,819 (48%).

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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

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston	Galveston, TX	$624	$1,567	★ 3/5	191 min	16.0%
Children's Mercy South	Overland Park, KS	$632	$349	—	—	—
The Children's Mercy Hospital	Kansas City, MO	$632	$349	—	—	—
UPMC Cole	Coudersport, PA	$639	$825	★ 4/5	151 min	14.9%
Copper Queen Community Hospital	Bisbee, AZ	$642	$350	—	124 min	14.7%
Johnson Memorial Hospital	Dawson, MN	$646	$508	—	130 min	14.9%
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr	Marshall, MN	$670	$330	—	122 min	15.2%
Marshall County Healthcare Center-CAH	Britton, SD	$670	$330	—	105 min	14.7%
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center	Prestonsburg, KY	$674	$135	★ 2/5	193 min	15.1%
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center	Hazard, KY	$674	$135	★ 2/5	173 min	14.7%
University Medical Center of El Paso	El Paso, TX	$685	$3,391	★ 3/5	242 min	15.4%
Bassett Healthcare	Cooperstown, NY	$686	$692	★ 2/5	199 min	15.6%
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital	Brattleboro, VT	$701	$351	★ 3/5	176 min	14.4%
Prosser Memorial Hospital	Prosser, WA	$703	$173	★ 3/5	126 min	15.2%
Fisher-Titus Hospital	Norwalk, OH	$705	$363	★ 4/5	127 min	15.6%
Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital	Saint Paul, MN	$711	$711	—	—	—
Redington Fairview General Hospital	Skowhegan, ME	$724	$965	★ 2/5	135 min	14.5%
Beloit Health System	Beloit, WI	$737	$2,731	★ 3/5	122 min	15.5%
Kenmore Mercy Hospital	Kenmore, NY	$756	$148	★ 3/5	230 min	14.4%
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo	Buffalo, NY	$756	$332	★ 2/5	309 min	14.8%
Carlinville Area Hospital	Carlinville, IL	$764	$806	★ 2/5	124 min	15.0%
West Jefferson Medical Center	Marrero, LA	$767	$1,527	★ 3/5	154 min	15.0%
Coon Memorial Hospital	Dalhart, TX	$773	—	—	192 min	15.0%
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital	Grand Rapids, MN	$774	$150	★ 4/5	154 min	14.4%
Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	$775	$1,416	★ 5/5	132 min	14.8%

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 Ureteral stent placement

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: $4,122; Medicare pays $373.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	196	$79 $46 – $782
Medicare	317	$148 $68 – $4,081
Univera	14	$201 $125 – $528
Geisinger	47	$281 $200 – $4,047
Independent Health	26	$286 $79 – $782
UCare	44	$372 $106 – $3,621
MVP Health Care	55	$457 $139 – $4,605
Highmark	101	$483 $72 – $7,683
Medica	82	$493 $152 – $4,006
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	56	$512 $512 – $7,151
HealthPartners	135	$581 $104 – $4,636
AmeriHealth	126	$596 $151 – $6,049
Tricare / VA	214	$728 $75 – $4,743
Sanford Health Plan	40	$987 $141 – $5,446
Bright Health	40	$1,184 $870 – $3,105
Amerigroup	111	$1,200 $373 – $3,524
Molina Healthcare	414	$1,257 $103 – $4,815
Centene / Ambetter	573	$1,622 $73 – $5,360
Security Health Plan	37	$1,835 $141 – $6,935
Priority Health	37	$1,837 $129 – $5,313
UPMC Health Plan	58	$2,317 $180 – $4,432
Harvard Pilgrim	32	$2,634 $391 – $6,727
Blue Cross Blue Shield	879	$2,910 $102 – $10,768
MultiPlan / PHCS network	346	$3,203 $227 – $8,277
Coventry	59	$3,326 $191 – $7,061
Anthem	390	$3,334 $102 – $10,103
Humana	701	$3,395 $155 – $16,840
Aetna	1007	$3,439 $255 – $11,456
Health Net	173	$3,450 $105 – $8,032
Kaiser Permanente	169	$3,466 $78 – $9,203
SelectHealth	35	$3,482 $391 – $6,262
Devoted Health	92	$3,516 $3,052 – $4,167
UnitedHealthcare	1026	$3,597 $173 – $9,025
Cigna	730	$3,598 $728 – $12,772
Healthcare Highways	30	$3,796 $3,041 – $5,524
Oscar Health	137	$5,571 $2,399 – $8,023
EmblemHealth	47	$6,608 $874 – $27,809
AvMed	34	$18,880 $391 – $26,980

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
Vermont	$935
Wyoming	$1,394
New Hampshire	$1,549
Iowa	$1,628
Mississippi	$1,776
Alaska	$1,779

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Prices by state

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1536 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $4,122, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $7,941, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,574, a Medicare rate of about $373. Most cash prices fall between $1,105 and $12,685 — 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 Ureteral stent placement cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1536 US hospitals is $4,122. Most hospitals fall between $1,105 and $12,685. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

What does Medicare pay for Ureteral stent placement?

Medicare pays about $373. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Ureteral stent placement 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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