Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1344 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $2,807 — about 10.3× the Medicare rate ($273). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($546).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,546 list price could save about $2,740 (49%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $436 | $748 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $436 | $378 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $436 | $430 | ★ 5/5 | 130 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $436 | $438 | ★ 2/5 | 127 min | — |
| Christ Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $453 | $438 | ★ 5/5 | 172 min | — |
| Tops Surgical Specialty Hospital | Houston, TX | $474 | $1,151 | — | — | — |
| Memorial Medical Center | Las Cruces, NM | $479 | $11,611 | ★ 2/5 | 206 min | — |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | Galveston, TX | $486 | $237 | ★ 3/5 | 190 min | — |
| Southwest General Health Center | Middleburg Heights, OH | $488 | $285 | ★ 4/5 | 199 min | — |
| Regional West Medical Center | Scottsbluff, NE | $494 | $631 | ★ 2/5 | 202 min | — |
| McLaren Flint | Flint, MI | $494 | $393 | ★ 2/5 | 178 min | — |
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $495 | $680 | — | — | — |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $495 | $680 | — | — | — |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $514 | — | ★ 3/5 | 110 min | — |
| Essentia Health Sandstone | Sandstone, MN | $535 | $503 | — | 102 min | — |
| Essentia Health Ada | Ada, MN | $535 | $481 | — | 99 min | — |
| Essentia Health Holy Trinity Hospital | Graceville, MN | $535 | $479 | — | 131 min | — |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora, MN | $535 | $507 | — | 112 min | — |
| Essentia Health Moose Lake | Moose Lake, MN | $535 | $507 | — | 112 min | — |
| Essentia Health Fosston | Fosston, MN | $535 | $481 | — | 84 min | — |
| Essentia Health Deer River | Deer River, MN | $535 | $438 | — | 91 min | — |
| Essentia Health | Fargo, ND | $535 | $481 | ★ 3/5 | 108 min | — |
| St Marys Hospital Superior | Superior, WI | $535 | $503 | — | 124 min | — |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center | Melbourne, FL | $538 | $1,614 | ★ 4/5 | 214 min | — |
| Community Memorial Hospital | Cloquet, MN | $539 | $805 | — | 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 Tracheostomy
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: $2,807; Medicare pays $273.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 154 |
$19 – $670 |
| Medicare | 249 |
$21 – $771 |
| Tricare / VA | 176 |
$25 – $3,493 |
| Univera | 12 |
$245 – $323 |
| Independent Health | 22 |
$195 – $750 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 37 |
$218 – $4,834 |
| Highmark | 73 |
$48 – $5,147 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 726 |
$61 – $7,151 |
| MVP Health Care | 40 |
$96 – $4,523 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 60 |
$664 – $6,883 |
| AmeriHealth | 101 |
$170 – $8,727 |
| Priority Health | 36 |
$193 – $3,495 |
| Anthem | 333 |
$107 – $7,137 |
| HealthPartners | 104 |
$108 – $4,235 |
| Health Net | 137 |
$99 – $6,925 |
| UCare | 44 |
$213 – $3,480 |
| Security Health Plan | 31 |
$202 – $6,155 |
| Medica | 70 |
$288 – $3,597 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 450 |
$107 – $5,360 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 24 |
$219 – $3,589 |
| Bright Health | 41 |
$870 – $3,105 |
| Geisinger | 34 |
$360 – $10,998 |
| Molina Healthcare | 350 |
$118 – $3,950 |
| Amerigroup | 109 |
$195 – $3,497 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 158 |
$107 – $7,745 |
| Humana | 577 |
$127 – $4,264 |
| Coventry | 61 |
$342 – $5,618 |
| Aetna | 759 |
$271 – $6,158 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 52 |
$421 – $8,951 |
| Devoted Health | 116 |
$2,241 – $3,567 |
| SelectHealth | 30 |
$433 – $5,717 |
| Cigna | 666 |
$510 – $8,253 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 847 |
$254 – $8,356 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 352 |
$116 – $8,001 |
| Healthcare Highways | 31 |
$3,041 – $5,524 |
| AvMed | 37 |
$304 – $11,304 |
| Oscar Health | 159 |
$1,000 – $7,963 |
| EmblemHealth | 49 |
$748 – $26,156 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $299 |
| Hawaii | $331 |
| West Virginia | $421 |
| Maryland | $670 |
| Kentucky | $710 |
| Iowa | $761 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Wasserman, MD | General Surgery | Brooklyn, NY | 48 |
| H Hearnsberger, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Little Rock, AR | 36 |
| Monisha Sudarshan, MD MPH FRCSC | Thoracic Surgery | Rochester, MN | 30 |
| Ran Wang, MD | Otolaryngology | Houston, TX | 28 |
| Syam Vunnamadala, MD | Thoracic Surgery | Anaheim, CA | 28 |
| David Riker, MD | Pulmonary Disease | San Diego, CA | 28 |
| Dean Schraufnagel, MD | Thoracic Surgery | Washington, DC | 26 |
| Taha Khan, M.D. | Internal Medicine | Oklahoma City, OK | 26 |
| Pushan Jani, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Houston, TX | 26 |
| Hugh Auchincloss, M.D. | Thoracic Surgery | Boston, MA | 25 |
| Benjamin Braslow, MD | Critical Care (Intensivists) | Philadelphia, PA | 24 |
| Charles Klodell, MD | Thoracic Surgery | Gainesville, FL | 24 |
Does Medicare cover Tracheostomy?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Tracheostomy. It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $273. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.
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 1344 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,807, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,546, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,405, a Medicare rate of about $273. Most cash prices fall between $670 and $6,830 — 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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