Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1541 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $4,052 — about 17.2× the Medicare rate ($236). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($471).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $8,157 list price could save about $4,106 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $610 | $269 | ★ 2/5 | 142 min | — |
| Fillmore County Hospital | Geneva, NE | $620 | $255 | ★ 4/5 | 111 min | — |
| Estes Park Medical Center | Estes Park, CO | $624 | $727 | — | — | — |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center | Pine Bluff, AR | $644 | $3,280 | ★ 1/5 | 198 min | — |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services | Wyoming, MN | $648 | $819 | ★ 3/5 | 186 min | — |
| Fairview Northland Regional Hospital | Princeton, MN | $648 | $818 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital | Woodbury, MN | $648 | $819 | ★ 4/5 | 158 min | — |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina, MN | $652 | $685 | ★ 5/5 | 204 min | — |
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | $662 | $500 | ★ 2/5 | 238 min | — |
| Sidney Health Center | Sidney, MT | $668 | $997 | ★ 3/5 | 152 min | — |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $672 | $950 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $672 | $328 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $672 | $412 | ★ 5/5 | 130 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $672 | $603 | ★ 2/5 | 127 min | — |
| Carle Health Methodist Hospital | Peoria, IL | $674 | $775 | ★ 2/5 | 213 min | — |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island, IL | $674 | $910 | ★ 3/5 | 172 min | — |
| Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $674 | $644 | ★ 3/5 | 162 min | — |
| Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $674 | $778 | ★ 4/5 | 136 min | — |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $674 | $846 | ★ 2/5 | 167 min | — |
| St Lukes Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $674 | $778 | ★ 4/5 | 166 min | — |
| Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines, IA | $674 | $775 | ★ 3/5 | 182 min | — |
| Trinity-Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $674 | $846 | ★ 3/5 | 205 min | — |
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $674 | $846 | ★ 3/5 | 163 min | — |
| Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $674 | $809 | ★ 3/5 | 114 min | — |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | Sioux City, IA | $674 | $778 | ★ 2/5 | 174 min | — |
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 October 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 Bladder tumor removal (TURBT)
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: $4,052; Medicare pays $236.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 184 |
$86 – $1,024 |
| Medicare | 317 |
$107 – $4,081 |
| Univera | 13 |
$198 – $369 |
| Independent Health | 22 |
$126 – $4,379 |
| Geisinger | 44 |
$313 – $3,927 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 33 |
$222 – $5,848 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 54 |
$569 – $5,394 |
| UCare | 37 |
$195 – $3,699 |
| AmeriHealth | 138 |
$244 – $8,727 |
| Highmark | 102 |
$129 – $7,683 |
| Medica | 74 |
$238 – $4,018 |
| Priority Health | 35 |
$212 – $4,050 |
| HealthPartners | 118 |
$191 – $5,286 |
| Amerigroup | 125 |
$713 – $3,524 |
| Bright Health | 40 |
$870 – $4,748 |
| Molina Healthcare | 431 |
$182 – $4,670 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 560 |
$135 – $5,477 |
| MVP Health Care | 55 |
$221 – $8,265 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 32 |
$375 – $6,551 |
| Tricare / VA | 217 |
$128 – $4,512 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 323 |
$312 – $8,726 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 68 |
$297 – $9,519 |
| Humana | 706 |
$244 – $4,926 |
| Security Health Plan | 27 |
$222 – $7,512 |
| Aetna | 941 |
$323 – $7,996 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 868 |
$159 – $9,703 |
| Devoted Health | 118 |
$1,696 – $3,930 |
| Coventry | 64 |
$302 – $7,605 |
| SelectHealth | 33 |
$580 – $5,702 |
| Anthem | 412 |
$194 – $9,619 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1036 |
$277 – $8,858 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 155 |
$143 – $10,176 |
| Health Net | 167 |
$149 – $8,529 |
| Healthcare Highways | 32 |
$3,041 – $5,524 |
| Cigna | 744 |
$944 – $11,166 |
| EmblemHealth | 54 |
$729 – $27,809 |
| Oscar Health | 159 |
$3,122 – $7,922 |
| AvMed | 34 |
$577 – $27,374 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Iowa | $674 |
| Vermont | $701 |
| Maine | $800 |
| New Hampshire | $837 |
| Wyoming | $981 |
| Puerto Rico | $1,050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Jo, MD | Urology | Ocala, FL | 95 |
| Max Kates, MD | General Surgery | Baltimore, MD | 78 |
| Bernard Bochner, MD | Urology | New York, NY | 77 |
| Michael Williams, M.D. | Urology | Virginia Beach, VA | 69 |
| Joshua Meeks, MD, PHD | Urology | Chicago, IL | 66 |
| Mark Tyson, M.D. | Urology | Scottsdale, AZ | 64 |
| Andrew Zganjar, MD | Urology | Jacksonville, FL | 58 |
| Mark Tyson, M.D. | Urology | Scottsdale, AZ | 56 |
| Daniel Schneider, M.D. | Urology | Quincy, IL | 51 |
| Michael Williams, M.D. | Urology | Virginia Beach, VA | 50 |
| Kristian Novakovic, MD | Urology | Glenview, IL | 49 |
| Max Kates, MD | General Surgery | Baltimore, MD | 49 |
Does Medicare cover Bladder tumor removal (TURBT)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Bladder tumor removal (TURBT). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $236. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $47 — 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 1541 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $4,052, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $8,157, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,546, a Medicare rate of about $236. Most cash prices fall between $674 and $13,393 — 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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