Ureteroscopy (stone removal) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1502 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $6,326 — about 17.3× the Medicare rate ($365). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($730).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $13,893 list price could save about $7,567 (54%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Medical Center | Port Angeles, WA | $952 | $1,190 | ★ 3/5 | 251 min | — |
| Carroll County Memorial Hospital | Carrollton, MO | $960 | — | — | 98 min | — |
| Estes Park Medical Center | Estes Park, CO | $969 | $1,227 | — | — | — |
| Fisher-Titus Hospital | Norwalk, OH | $975 | $866 | ★ 4/5 | 124 min | — |
| Wyandot Memorial Hospital | Upper Sandusky, OH | $985 | $1,800 | ★ 5/5 | 132 min | — |
| Samaritan Medical Center | Watertown, NY | $998 | $798 | ★ 2/5 | 260 min | — |
| Clifton-Fine Hospital | Star Lake, NY | $998 | $798 | — | — | — |
| North Central Surgical Center Llp | Dallas, TX | $1,003 | $6,051 | — | 108 min | — |
| Fairview Lakes Health Services | Wyoming, MN | $1,011 | $1,177 | ★ 3/5 | 186 min | — |
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital | Edina, MN | $1,011 | $1,037 | ★ 5/5 | 204 min | — |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital | Woodbury, MN | $1,011 | $1,177 | ★ 4/5 | 158 min | — |
| United Memorial Medical Center | Batavia, NY | $1,026 | $394 | ★ 2/5 | 167 min | — |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital | Burnsville, MN | $1,028 | $1,177 | ★ 4/5 | 190 min | — |
| Trinity Rock Island | Rock Island, IL | $1,050 | $967 | ★ 3/5 | 172 min | — |
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,050 | $943 | ★ 3/5 | 163 min | — |
| Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,050 | $967 | ★ 3/5 | 114 min | — |
| Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,050 | $791 | ★ 4/5 | 116 min | — |
| Kern Medical Center | Bakersfield, CA | $1,053 | $414 | ★ 1/5 | 306 min | — |
| Buchanan County Health Center | Independence, IA | $1,083 | $1,096 | — | 90 min | — |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY | $1,086 | $1,365 | ★ 3/5 | 191 min | — |
| Cheyenne VA Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY | $1,086 | $1,365 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Mt Ascutney Hospital | Windsor, VT | $1,087 | $1,251 | — | — | — |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez, CA | $1,097 | — | ★ 4/5 | 171 min | — |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $1,120 | $1,920 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $1,120 | $467 | ★ 2/5 | 186 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 Ureteroscopy (stone removal)
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: $6,326; Medicare pays $365.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 165 |
$131 – $2,271 |
| Medicare | 286 |
$168 – $6,335 |
| Univera | 9 |
$334 – $531 |
| AmeriHealth | 123 |
$350 – $7,446 |
| Geisinger | 36 |
$483 – $5,358 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 30 |
$373 – $6,879 |
| UCare | 35 |
$281 – $5,311 |
| MVP Health Care | 47 |
$348 – $13,509 |
| Independent Health | 20 |
$405 – $6,660 |
| Medica | 63 |
$293 – $5,395 |
| Security Health Plan | 26 |
$373 – $10,966 |
| HealthPartners | 101 |
$275 – $7,379 |
| Amerigroup | 103 |
$1,689 – $5,360 |
| Bright Health | 37 |
$1,471 – $5,795 |
| Highmark | 101 |
$189 – $14,613 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 247 |
$431 – $13,581 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 541 |
$193 – $10,523 |
| Molina Healthcare | 412 |
$281 – $6,727 |
| Priority Health | 33 |
$355 – $10,906 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 27 |
$724 – $9,796 |
| Tricare / VA | 188 |
$193 – $7,571 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 61 |
$571 – $14,014 |
| Coventry | 47 |
$494 – $14,496 |
| Humana | 652 |
$383 – $7,113 |
| Devoted Health | 106 |
$2,478 – $6,312 |
| Anthem | 404 |
$279 – $14,300 |
| SelectHealth | 31 |
$996 – $10,278 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 822 |
$220 – $15,595 |
| Aetna | 976 |
$525 – $14,640 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1006 |
$479 – $13,913 |
| Health Net | 131 |
$220 – $12,694 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 159 |
$220 – $14,352 |
| EmblemHealth | 53 |
$855 – $42,300 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 42 |
$363 – $9,040 |
| Oscar Health | 159 |
$3,542 – $14,192 |
| Healthcare Highways | 30 |
$7,300 – $10,342 |
| Cigna | 690 |
$1,651 – $16,006 |
| AvMed | 31 |
$811 – $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 |
|---|---|
| Vermont | $870 |
| Wyoming | $1,086 |
| North Dakota | $1,351 |
| Alaska | $1,824 |
| Iowa | $2,101 |
| Mississippi | $3,121 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Eisner, MD | Urology | Boston, MA | 109 |
| Venkata Marella, MD | Urology | Clifton, NJ | 86 |
| Louis Kantzavelos, M.D. | Urology | West Burlington, IA | 85 |
| Aaron Yunker, MD | Urology | Akron, OH | 83 |
| Areeba Sadiq, M.D. | Urology | New York, NY | 81 |
| Alfred Bilik, MD | Urology | Sarasota, FL | 78 |
| Patrick Mufarrij, MD | Urology | Washington, DC | 74 |
| Steven Jensen, MD | Urology | Saginaw, MI | 72 |
| Omar Hamoui, M.D. | Urology | Brooksville, FL | 71 |
| Joshua Jones, M.D. | Urology | Litchfield Park, AZ | 71 |
| Michael Byrne, MD | Urology | Richmond, VA | 68 |
| Hak Lee, MD | Urology | Calhoun, GA | 68 |
Does Medicare cover Ureteroscopy (stone removal)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Ureteroscopy (stone removal). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $365. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $73 — 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 1502 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $6,326, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $13,893, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $5,448, a Medicare rate of about $365. Most cash prices fall between $1,120 and $19,792 — 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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