Laryngoscopy Cost by Hospital

Laryngoscopy is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1858 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$602median cash price · 1858 hospitals, 52 statestypically $158–$2,620 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.2× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$1,038
Cash / self-pay
$602
Insurer-negotiated
$486
Medicare pays
$189
$158$2,620
Median cash $602  ·  Medicare $189  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $602 — about 3.2× 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 $1,038 list price could save about $435 (42%).

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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
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $92 $1,575 ★ 3/5 259 min —
San Juan Hospital Monticello, UT $93 $119 — 128 min —
Fort Loudoun Medical Center Lenoir City, TN $93 $282 ★ 4/5 170 min —
Hills & Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI $94 $369 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital Oneonta, NY $95 $246 ★ 3/5 132 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City Union City, TN $97 $319 ★ 4/5 139 min —
Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY $99 $196 — 120 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. Jonesboro, AR $101 $268 ★ 3/5 128 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc West Memphis, AR $101 $268 — 139 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County New Albany, MS $101 $268 ★ 4/5 144 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms Oxford, MS $101 $268 ★ 4/5 157 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville Booneville, MS $101 $268 ★ 3/5 99 min —
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Jackson, MS $101 $268 ★ 2/5 211 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto Southaven, MS $101 $268 ★ 3/5 259 min —
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo Yazoo City, MS $101 $268 — 82 min —
Baptist Medical Center-Leake Carthage, MS $101 $268 ★ 2/5 94 min —
Baptist Medical Center Attala Kosciusko, MS $101 $268 — 77 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County Huntingdon, TN $101 $268 ★ 4/5 119 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN $101 $268 ★ 3/5 182 min —
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton Covington, TN $101 $268 ★ 3/5 149 min —
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $105 $170 — 95 min —
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $105 $140 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Beloit Health System Beloit, WI $107 $230 ★ 3/5 129 min —
Westfields Hospital and Clinic New Richmond, WI $111 $132 ★ 4/5 108 min —
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center Clinton, IA $112 $31 ★ 4/5 123 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 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: $602; Medicare pays $189.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 262
$77
$31 – $614
Univera 14
$130
$56 – $173
Independent Health 27
$154
$71 – $554
Medicare 451
$179
$29 – $1,911
Geisinger 64
$189
$90 – $1,895
Highmark 116
$198
$64 – $2,213
Devoted Health 161
$208
$144 – $1,799
Tricare / VA 318
$209
$66 – $2,041
AmeriHealth 191
$212
$72 – $3,251
Priority Health 45
$212
$95 – $1,714
Amerigroup 147
$216
$72 – $1,696
Molina Healthcare 517
$242
$72 – $2,702
UCare 59
$242
$69 – $1,846
HealthPartners 171
$272
$86 – $2,038
AvMed 53
$281
$149 – $8,971
Sanford Health Plan 45
$303
$69 – $2,390
Medica 152
$331
$129 – $1,820
MVP Health Care 67
$333
$89 – $3,114
Kaiser Permanente 214
$343
$111 – $3,115
Humana 880
$365
$101 – $2,569
Harvard Pilgrim 34
$385
$164 – $1,711
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 97
$417
$198 – $2,612
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1073
$436
$73 – $3,709
UPMC Health Plan 101
$447
$114 – $3,138
Centene / Ambetter 694
$481
$73 – $2,293
Health Net 240
$535
$119 – $4,151
UnitedHealthcare 1263
$550
$108 – $3,699
MultiPlan / PHCS network 670
$562
$204 – $3,752
Coventry 115
$592
$170 – $3,753
Security Health Plan 46
$606
$157 – $3,043
Anthem 482
$647
$68 – $4,821
EmblemHealth 70
$714
$185 – $12,590
Bright Health 46
$1,184
$870 – $3,105
SelectHealth 40
$1,268
$195 – $5,307
Aetna 1177
$1,298
$143 – $4,908
Cigna 968
$1,730
$186 – $7,480
Healthcare Highways 41
$2,430
$1,066 – $14,320
Oscar Health 222
$2,660
$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

StateMedian cash
Arizona$179
Mississippi$182
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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Harvey Paley, M.D.OtolaryngologyEncino, CA35,380
Erick Guillory, P. A.Physician AssistantBeverly Hills, CA2,356
Melissa Hughes, NP-CNurse PractitionerKingsburg, CA2,104
Fatima Moon, PA-CPhysician AssistantFrisco, TX1,867
Marcus Olsen, PA-CPhysician AssistantSan Jose, CA1,661
Emma HolbrookPhysician AssistantLa Mesa, CA987
Sina Nasri-Chenijani, MDOtolaryngologyLas Vegas, NV987
Christopher Walz, M.D.OtolaryngologyRancho Mirage, CA956
Michael Jungkeit, M.D.OtolaryngologyPoulsbo, WA930
Mukesh Prasad, MDOtolaryngologyNew York, NY755
Roberto Castellon, MDOtolaryngologyLancaster, OH684
Leela Lavasani, M.D.OtolaryngologyNaples, FL669

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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 1858 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $602, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,038, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $486, a Medicare rate of about $189. Most cash prices fall between $158 and $2,620 — 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 Laryngoscopy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1858 US hospitals is $602. Most hospitals fall between $158 and $2,620. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Laryngoscopy?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $189). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Laryngoscopy?
Medicare pays about $189. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Laryngoscopy 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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