| Procedure | Cash (median) | Hospitals |
|---|
| 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) | $52 | 15 |
| Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) | $789 | 21 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | $410 | 21 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | $311 | 22 |
| Achilles tendon repair | $2,601 | 5 |
| ACL knee reconstruction | $8,658 | 10 |
| Adenoid removal (adenoidectomy) | $3,490 | 9 |
| Albumin blood test | $30 | 22 |
| Aldosterone test | $120 | 22 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $36 | 22 |
| Allergy shots | $36 | 7 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test | $90 | 22 |
| ALT liver enzyme test | $27 | 21 |
| Ammonia blood test | $63 | 22 |
| Amniocentesis | $597 | 9 |
| Amylase test | $55 | 21 |
| Anal fistula repair | $4,836 | 11 |
| Ankle fracture repair | $7,631 | 8 |
| Ankle replacement | $4,145 | 3 |
| Annual physical (established patient) | $110 | 7 |
| Annual physical (new patient) | $127 | 7 |
| Anoscopy | $155 | 7 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test | $59 | 21 |
| Aortic valve replacement | $4,843 | 5 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $133 | 21 |
| AST liver enzyme test | $34 | 22 |
| Barium swallow study | $266 | 19 |
| Bartholin cyst removal | $241 | 14 |
| Basic metabolic panel | $111 | 20 |
| Benign skin lesion removal | $616 | 16 |
| Bilirubin blood test | $29 | 22 |
| Bladder function test (urodynamics) | $1,631 | 4 |
| Bladder scope (cystoscopy) | $2,075 | 12 |
| Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) | $5,367 | 8 |
| Blood clotting test (PT/INR) | $30 | 21 |
| Blood crossmatch | $106 | 21 |
| Blood glucose test | $29 | 21 |
| Blood transfusion | $490 | 22 |
| Blood type and screen | $71 | 22 |
| Blood type test | $50 | 21 |
| BNP (heart failure) test | $101 | 21 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $317 | 17 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | $1,678 | 15 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $886 | 18 |
| Botox for migraine | $286 | 8 |
| Breast biopsy | $1,359 | 14 |
| Breast MRI | $655 | 9 |
| Breast reconstruction | $11,702 | 6 |
| Breast reduction | $9,775 | 6 |
| Breast ultrasound | $167 | 18 |
| Breathing tube insertion (intubation) | $369 | 19 |
| Bronchoscopy | $1,837 | 14 |
| Bunion surgery (bunionectomy) | $4,151 | 5 |
| Burn treatment | $221 | 21 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) | $46 | 21 |
| CA 19-9 tumor marker test | $97 | 21 |
| CA-125 ovarian marker test | $76 | 21 |
| Calcium blood test | $42 | 21 |
| Capsule endoscopy | $1,970 | 9 |
| Cardiac ablation | $20,271 | 8 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $6,703 | 13 |
| Cardiac MRI | $1,339 | 8 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $149 | 11 |
| Cardiac stress test | $345 | 17 |
| Cardioversion | $761 | 22 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $553 | 20 |
| Carpal tunnel release | $5,522 | 13 |
| Cataract surgery | $4,162 | 6 |
| CEA tumor marker test | $106 | 22 |
| Celiac disease test | $105 | 18 |
| Central line placement | $1,417 | 21 |
| Cervical cerclage | $2,238 | 6 |
| Cervical LEEP procedure | $4,450 | 9 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $8,174 | 9 |
| Chalazion (eyelid cyst) removal | $2,931 | 3 |
| Chemotherapy infusion | $252 | 17 |
| Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis) | $858 | 20 |
| Chest tube insertion | $983 | 19 |
| Chest X-ray | $217 | 22 |
| Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine | $243 | 4 |
| Circumcision | $1,942 | 13 |
| CK-MB heart enzyme test | $87 | 21 |
| Clotting time test (PTT) | $57 | 21 |
| Colon resection (colectomy) | $4,723 | 4 |
| Colonoscopy | $1,634 | 15 |
| Colposcopy | $171 | 8 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $41 | 20 |
| Complex wound repair | $943 | 13 |
| Comprehensive eye exam | $39 | 3 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | $134 | 20 |
| Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) | $217 | 9 |
| Copper blood test | $44 | 22 |
| Coronary angioplasty / stent (PCI) | — | 3 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $64,829 | 8 |
| Coronary CT angiography | $1,023 | 12 |
| Cortisol test | $82 | 22 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $130 | 22 |
| CPAP titration study | $397 | 22 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) test | $44 | 21 |
| CT angiography of the chest | $1,077 | 21 |
| CT angiography of the head | $1,018 | 22 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $1,101 | 22 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $2,668 | 20 |
| CT scan of the arm | $848 | 21 |
| CT scan of the chest | $1,158 | 21 |
| CT scan of the head | $1,104 | 22 |
| CT scan of the leg | $802 | 21 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $1,311 | 21 |
| CT scan of the neck | $851 | 22 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,067 | 21 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $845 | 22 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $1,280 | 20 |
| D-dimer test | $78 | 20 |
| Defibrillator (ICD) implant | $34,319 | 11 |
| Developmental screening (child) | $123 | 9 |
| DHEA-sulfate test | $81 | 21 |
| Diagnostic mammogram | $167 | 17 |
| Dialysis fistula creation | $5,960 | 7 |
| Dilation and curettage (D&C) | $2,093 | 7 |
| Droopy eyelid repair (ptosis) | $4,901 | 7 |
| Drug screen (urine) | $72 | 22 |
| Ear pressure test (tympanometry) | $100 | 3 |
| Ear tubes (myringotomy) | $1,748 | 10 |
| Eardrum repair (tympanoplasty) | $4,738 | 6 |
| Echocardiogram | $680 | 20 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $120 | 21 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $536 | 14 |
| Electrolyte panel | $76 | 22 |
| Electromyography (EMG) | $150 | 10 |
| Emergency department visit | $248 | 22 |
| Endometrial biopsy | $98 | 5 |
| Epidural steroid injection | $882 | 12 |
| ERCP (bile duct endoscopy) | $2,482 | 10 |
| Esophageal dilation | $1,386 | 9 |
| Estradiol (estrogen) test | $106 | 22 |
| Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) | $1,863 | 5 |
| Facet joint injection (spine) | $622 | 14 |
| Fallopian tube X-ray (HSG) | $281 | 18 |
| Family therapy session | $315 | 8 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test | $34 | 20 |
| Feeding tube (PEG) placement | $1,578 | 15 |
| Femoral hernia repair | $3,547 | 7 |
| Ferritin (iron) test | $76 | 22 |
| Fibrinogen test | $42 | 22 |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy | $978 | 15 |
| Flu test | $63 | 18 |
| Flu vaccine | $28 | 12 |
| Folate (folic acid) test | $66 | 22 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | $262 | 19 |
| Free T4 thyroid test | $51 | 22 |
| FSH hormone test | $93 | 22 |
| Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) | $7,543 | 14 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $635 | 18 |
| Ganglion cyst removal | $2,346 | 9 |
| GGT liver test | $52 | 21 |
| Glucose tolerance test | $54 | 21 |
| Group therapy session | $105 | 8 |
| H. pylori test | $93 | 20 |
| Hammertoe repair | $2,911 | 5 |
| HDL cholesterol test | $42 | 20 |
| Hearing test (audiometry) | $167 | 4 |
| Hematocrit test | $20 | 21 |
| Hemodialysis | $967 | 9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $44 | 21 |
| Hemorrhoid removal | $1,513 | 11 |
| Hepatitis A vaccine | $115 | 6 |
| Hepatitis B test | $54 | 22 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine | $83 | 10 |
| Hepatitis C test | $91 | 21 |
| Hip arthroscopy | $2,983 | 3 |
| Hip fracture repair | $10,217 | 7 |
| Hip replacement | $8,505 | 6 |
| HIV test | $49 | 20 |
| Holter heart monitor | $324 | 19 |
| Home sleep apnea test | $504 | 7 |
| HPV vaccine | $392 | 5 |
| Hydrocele repair | $3,301 | 10 |
| Hysterectomy | $8,098 | 9 |
| Hysteroscopy | $4,874 | 11 |
| Inguinal hernia repair | $4,840 | 13 |
| Iron blood test | $40 | 21 |
| IUD insertion | $1,507 | 9 |
| IUD removal | $290 | 10 |
| IV infusion therapy | $183 | 21 |
| IVC filter placement | $5,883 | 12 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | $248 | 21 |
| Kidney biopsy | $1,808 | 12 |
| Kidney removal (nephrectomy) | $15,206 | 3 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $719 | 17 |
| Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy) | $6,078 | 12 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $343 | 22 |
| Knee arthroscopy | $5,245 | 11 |
| Knee joint injection | $354 | 20 |
| Knee replacement | $31,737 | 11 |
| Lactate test | $117 | 22 |
| Laminectomy (spine) | $6,665 | 7 |
| Laryngoscopy | $770 | 12 |
| LDH test | $29 | 22 |
| LDL cholesterol test | $43 | 22 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $2,862 | 13 |
| Leg artery angioplasty | $7,118 | 10 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $420 | 20 |
| LH hormone test | $92 | 22 |
| Lipase test | $53 | 19 |
| Lipid (cholesterol) panel | $72 | 22 |
| Liver biopsy | $2,022 | 13 |
| Liver function panel | $89 | 22 |
| Lower back (lumbar) spinal fusion | $17,317 | 3 |
| Lumbar discectomy | $8,578 | 7 |
| Lumpectomy (breast) | $3,821 | 5 |
| Lung function test (PFT) | $319 | 21 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $796 | 16 |
| Magnesium blood test | $38 | 22 |
| Mastectomy | $4,311 | 6 |
| Meniscus repair (knee) | $9,447 | 10 |
| MMR vaccine | $123 | 8 |
| MRA of the brain | $1,528 | 18 |
| MRA of the neck | $1,069 | 18 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $1,501 | 19 |
| MRI of the ankle | $1,317 | 19 |
| MRI of the brain | $1,522 | 19 |
| MRI of the chest | $1,361 | 19 |
| MRI of the knee | $1,528 | 19 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $1,528 | 18 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $1,528 | 18 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,593 | 19 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $1,487 | 19 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $1,420 | 19 |
| MRI of the wrist | $1,222 | 18 |
| Nebulizer breathing treatment | $122 | 21 |
| Neck (cervical) spinal fusion | $2,880 | 5 |
| Nerve conduction study | $270 | 10 |
| Newborn hospital care | $111 | 3 |
| Nuchal translucency ultrasound | $243 | 5 |
| Nuclear cardiac stress test | $1,930 | 17 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation | $243 | 20 |
| Office visit (established patient) | $123 | 19 |
| Office visit (new patient) | $130 | 20 |
| Orthopedic hardware removal | $4,372 | 8 |
| Ovarian cyst removal | $8,455 | 3 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $34,687 | 10 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $47 | 20 |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test | $174 | 21 |
| Parathyroid removal | $7,625 | 7 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $379 | 22 |
| PET scan | $2,306 | 13 |
| Phosphorus blood test | $37 | 22 |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $263 | 21 |
| Pilonidal cyst removal | $2,718 | 10 |
| Platelet count | $26 | 21 |
| Pneumonia vaccine | $144 | 9 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG) | $57 | 20 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $263 | 22 |
| Procalcitonin test | $121 | 22 |
| Prolactin test | $89 | 22 |
| Prostate biopsy | $7,199 | 8 |
| Prostate removal (prostatectomy) | $10,723 | 8 |
| Prostate surgery (TURP) | $6,165 | 9 |
| Prostate test (PSA) | $66 | 21 |
| Psychiatric evaluation | $176 | 9 |
| Psychotherapy session | $264 | 8 |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $85 | 9 |
| Radiofrequency nerve ablation | $1,870 | 12 |
| Retinal (fundus) photography | $247 | 3 |
| Retinal detachment repair | $12,595 | 3 |
| Rheumatoid factor test | $49 | 16 |
| Rotator cuff repair | $8,081 | 9 |
| Routine eye exam | $39 | 3 |
| Sacroiliac joint injection | $829 | 13 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray | $181 | 22 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $960 | 13 |
| Screening mammogram | $150 | 17 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $381 | 21 |
| Sedimentation rate (ESR) test | $35 | 21 |
| Semen analysis | $108 | 15 |
| Septoplasty (deviated septum) | $4,059 | 10 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin test | $62 | 22 |
| Shingles vaccine | $250 | 3 |
| Shoulder arthroscopy | $4,732 | 7 |
| Shoulder replacement | $6,113 | 5 |
| Simple wound stitches | $253 | 20 |
| Sinus surgery (endoscopic) | $2,021 | 10 |
| Skin biopsy | $332 | 18 |
| Skin cancer lesion removal | $566 | 12 |
| Skin graft | $1,666 | 12 |
| Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy) | $104 | 14 |
| Skin tag removal | $214 | 12 |
| Sleep study (polysomnography) | $3,241 | 15 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $335 | 20 |
| Speech therapy | $137 | 22 |
| Spinal cord stimulator | $5,769 | 9 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | $749 | 22 |
| Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) | $5,564 | 9 |
| Spleen removal (splenectomy) | $16,958 | 5 |
| Strabismus (eye muscle) surgery | $5,841 | 3 |
| Strep throat test | $37 | 19 |
| Stress echocardiogram | $658 | 13 |
| Swallow study | $196 | 21 |
| T3 thyroid test | $73 | 22 |
| Tdap (tetanus) vaccine | $68 | 12 |
| Testicle removal (orchiectomy) | $2,649 | 11 |
| Testosterone test | $79 | 22 |
| Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) | $12,303 | 10 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $62 | 22 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $393 | 21 |
| Thyroid uptake scan | $482 | 17 |
| Tilt table test | $507 | 8 |
| Tonsillectomy | $3,017 | 12 |
| Total IgE allergy test | $97 | 22 |
| Total protein test | $28 | 22 |
| Tracheostomy | $1,575 | 6 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $1,172 | 15 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $313 | 22 |
| Trigger finger release | $2,235 | 7 |
| Trigger point injection | $299 | 19 |
| Triglycerides test | $35 | 22 |
| Troponin (heart) test | $85 | 21 |
| Tubal ligation | $3,360 | 3 |
| Turbinate reduction | $1,757 | 11 |
| Turning a breech baby (version) | $2,523 | 9 |
| Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow) | $3,591 | 10 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) | $2,581 | 15 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $299 | 19 |
| Ureteral stent placement | $4,875 | 10 |
| Ureteroscopy (stone removal) | $11,223 | 11 |
| Uric acid (gout) test | $41 | 21 |
| Urinalysis | $25 | 21 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $39 | 21 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $47 | 21 |
| Vaccine administration | $28 | 22 |
| Vaginal delivery | $5,792 | 9 |
| Varicocele repair | $3,300 | 7 |
| Varicose vein ablation | $2,763 | 7 |
| Vasectomy | $2,407 | 6 |
| Visual field test | $212 | 3 |
| Vitamin B12 test | $63 | 20 |
| Vitamin D test | $89 | 21 |
| Vitrectomy (eye) | $5,230 | 3 |
| Vocal cord injection | $3,574 | 7 |
| Wart removal | $180 | 13 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $9,691 | 8 |
| Well-child visit | $60 | 7 |
| Wound debridement | $556 | 22 |
| Wrist fracture repair | $7,640 | 8 |
| X-ray of the abdomen | $160 | 21 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $202 | 22 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $148 | 21 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $156 | 22 |
| X-ray of the facial bones | $148 | 21 |
| X-ray of the foot | $176 | 22 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $148 | 21 |
| X-ray of the hand | $196 | 21 |
| X-ray of the hip | $147 | 22 |
| X-ray of the knee | $147 | 22 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $240 | 21 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $173 | 22 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $210 | 20 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $172 | 22 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $196 | 22 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $199 | 22 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $173 | 21 |
| X-ray of the skull | $214 | 21 |
| X-ray of the upper arm | $174 | 21 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $173 | 22 |
| Zinc blood test | $46 | 21 |
Source: hospitals’ machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
