Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) Cost by Hospital

Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1541 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$4,052median cash price · 1541 hospitals, 52 statestypically $674–$13,393 depending on the hospital
≈ 17.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$8,157
Cash / self-pay
$4,052
Insurer-negotiated
$3,546
Medicare pays
$236
$674$13,393
Median cash $4,052  ·  Medicare $236  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

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%).

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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

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 184
$130
$86 – $1,024
Medicare 317
$229
$107 – $4,081
Univera 13
$283
$198 – $369
Independent Health 22
$292
$126 – $4,379
Geisinger 44
$432
$313 – $3,927
Sanford Health Plan 33
$565
$222 – $5,848
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 54
$569
$569 – $5,394
UCare 37
$685
$195 – $3,699
AmeriHealth 138
$725
$244 – $8,727
Highmark 102
$725
$129 – $7,683
Medica 74
$909
$238 – $4,018
Priority Health 35
$920
$212 – $4,050
HealthPartners 118
$958
$191 – $5,286
Amerigroup 125
$1,200
$713 – $3,524
Bright Health 40
$1,257
$870 – $4,748
Molina Healthcare 431
$1,257
$182 – $4,670
Centene / Ambetter 560
$1,622
$135 – $5,477
MVP Health Care 55
$1,747
$221 – $8,265
Harvard Pilgrim 32
$2,056
$375 – $6,551
Tricare / VA 217
$2,168
$128 – $4,512
MultiPlan / PHCS network 323
$2,728
$312 – $8,726
UPMC Health Plan 68
$2,973
$297 – $9,519
Humana 706
$3,244
$244 – $4,926
Security Health Plan 27
$3,280
$222 – $7,512
Aetna 941
$3,384
$323 – $7,996
Blue Cross Blue Shield 868
$3,386
$159 – $9,703
Devoted Health 118
$3,395
$1,696 – $3,930
Coventry 64
$3,455
$302 – $7,605
SelectHealth 33
$3,482
$580 – $5,702
Anthem 412
$3,554
$194 – $9,619
UnitedHealthcare 1036
$3,594
$277 – $8,858
Kaiser Permanente 155
$3,601
$143 – $10,176
Health Net 167
$3,606
$149 – $8,529
Healthcare Highways 32
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
Cigna 744
$3,965
$944 – $11,166
EmblemHealth 54
$5,102
$729 – $27,809
Oscar Health 159
$5,571
$3,122 – $7,922
AvMed 34
$18,980
$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

StateMedian 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.

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

How much does Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1541 US hospitals is $4,052. Most hospitals fall between $674 and $13,393. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Bladder tumor removal (TURBT)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $236). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Bladder tumor removal (TURBT)?
Medicare pays about $236. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) 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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