| Procedure | Cash (median) | Hospitals |
|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound | $854 | 3 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (complete) | $1,273 | 3 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (limited) | $829 | 3 |
| Abscess drainage (simple) | $536 | 3 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | $536 | 3 |
| Albumin blood test | $17 | 3 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $22 | 3 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test | $199 | 3 |
| ALT liver enzyme test | $17 | 3 |
| Ammonia blood test | $147 | 3 |
| Amylase test | $9 | 3 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test | $160 | 3 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $419 | 3 |
| AST liver enzyme test | $22 | 3 |
| Barium swallow study | $792 | 3 |
| Basic metabolic panel | $389 | 3 |
| Bilirubin blood test | $69 | 3 |
| Blood clotting test (PT/INR) | $74 | 3 |
| Blood crossmatch | $271 | 3 |
| Blood glucose test | $65 | 3 |
| Blood transfusion | $1,237 | 3 |
| Blood type and screen | $68 | 3 |
| Blood type test | $108 | 3 |
| Blood type test (ABO group) | $140 | 3 |
| Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) | $37 | 3 |
| BNP (heart failure) test | $34 | 3 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $512 | 3 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | $3,650 | 3 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $1,960 | 3 |
| Breast MRI | $2,974 | 3 |
| Breast MRI without contrast | $2,974 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound | $261 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound (complete) | $261 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound (limited) | $261 | 3 |
| Bronchoscopy | $2,211 | 3 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (medium) | $428 | 3 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (small) | $428 | 3 |
| Burn treatment | $428 | 3 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) | $143 | 3 |
| CA 19-9 tumor marker test | $14 | 3 |
| CA-125 ovarian marker test | $121 | 3 |
| Calcium blood test | $55 | 3 |
| Cardiac ablation | $55,359 | 3 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $17,548 | 3 |
| Cardiac MRI | $4,850 | 3 |
| Cardiac MRI without contrast | $4,533 | 3 |
| Cardiac stress test | $806 | 3 |
| Cardioversion | $2,462 | 3 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $1,237 | 3 |
| CEA tumor marker test | $179 | 3 |
| Celiac disease test | $29 | 3 |
| Chemotherapy infusion | $304 | 3 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (first hour) | $505 | 3 |
| Chest X-ray | $419 | 3 |
| Chest X-ray (1 view) | $248 | 3 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $425 | 3 |
| Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine | $301 | 3 |
| CK-MB heart enzyme test | $17 | 3 |
| Clotting time test (PTT) | $104 | 3 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $66 | 3 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) | $71 | 3 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | $446 | 3 |
| Copper blood test | $10 | 3 |
| Coronary CT angiography | $2,368 | 3 |
| Cortisol test | $95 | 3 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $116 | 3 |
| CPAP titration study | $413 | 3 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) test | $37 | 3 |
| CT angiography of the chest | $7,115 | 3 |
| CT angiography of the head | $7,441 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $3,916 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $4,132 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast | $4,878 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast | $4,132 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast | $3,870 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with and without contrast | $5,078 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast | $3,916 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast | $3,590 | 3 |
| CT scan of the arm | $3,111 | 3 |
| CT scan of the arm with contrast | $3,131 | 3 |
| CT scan of the arm without contrast | $2,970 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest | $3,662 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest with and without contrast | $4,659 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest with contrast | $4,118 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest without contrast | $3,374 | 3 |
| CT scan of the head | $3,435 | 3 |
| CT scan of the head with and without contrast | $4,352 | 3 |
| CT scan of the head with contrast | $3,580 | 3 |
| CT scan of the head without contrast | $3,008 | 3 |
| CT scan of the leg | $2,609 | 3 |
| CT scan of the leg with contrast | $2,609 | 3 |
| CT scan of the leg without contrast | $1,832 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $2,527 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with and without contrast | $3,665 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $2,609 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $2,357 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck | $2,864 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $3,170 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $3,954 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $3,189 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $3,028 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck with and without contrast | $3,385 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck with contrast | $2,985 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck without contrast | $2,206 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $3,735 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast | $5,092 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with contrast | $3,735 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis without contrast | $2,905 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $3,410 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast | $4,694 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with contrast | $3,550 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses without contrast | $2,978 | 3 |
| D-dimer test | $229 | 3 |
| Defibrillator (ICD) implant | $83,471 | 3 |
| DHEA-sulfate test | $178 | 3 |
| Drug screen (urine) | $131 | 3 |
| Echocardiogram | $1,648 | 3 |
| Echocardiogram with and without contrast | $1,459 | 3 |
| Echocardiogram without contrast | $2,105 | 3 |
| EEG (awake and asleep) | $1,857 | 3 |
| EKG / ECG (tracing only) | $194 | 3 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $194 | 3 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $1,673 | 3 |
| Electrolyte panel | $258 | 3 |
| Electromyography (EMG) | $479 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit | $1,357 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $329 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $765 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $1,357 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $2,243 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $3,173 | 3 |
| Epidural steroid injection | $3,515 | 3 |
| Estradiol (estrogen) test | $157 | 3 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test | $77 | 3 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (guaiac, gFOBT) | $77 | 3 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (immunochemical, FIT) | $77 | 3 |
| Ferritin (iron) test | $148 | 3 |
| Flu vaccine | $72 | 3 |
| Folate (folic acid) test | $228 | 3 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | $1,157 | 3 |
| Free T4 thyroid test | $133 | 3 |
| FSH hormone test | $179 | 3 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $1,571 | 3 |
| GGT liver test | $49 | 3 |
| Glucose tolerance test | $243 | 3 |
| H. pylori test | $145 | 3 |
| HDL cholesterol test | $91 | 3 |
| Hematocrit test | $59 | 3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $90 | 3 |
| Hepatitis A vaccine | $117 | 3 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine | $119 | 3 |
| Hepatitis C test | $116 | 3 |
| HIV test | $170 | 3 |
| HIV test (antibody) | $98 | 3 |
| HIV test (antigen/antibody combo) | $236 | 3 |
| Holter heart monitor | $922 | 3 |
| Iron blood test | $71 | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy | $336 | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy (each additional) | $209 | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy (initial) | $445 | 3 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | $993 | 3 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) | $1,118 | 3 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (small joint) | $929 | 3 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $1,822 | 3 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $855 | 3 |
| Kidney ultrasound (limited) | $607 | 3 |
| Knee joint injection | $1,141 | 3 |
| Lactate test | $149 | 3 |
| Laryngoscopy | $326 | 3 |
| LDH test | $35 | 3 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $8,897 | 3 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $1,027 | 3 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) | $875 | 3 |
| LH hormone test | $141 | 3 |
| Lipase test | $73 | 3 |
| Lipid (cholesterol) panel | $207 | 3 |
| Liver function panel | $83 | 3 |
| Lung function test (PFT) | $406 | 3 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $6,003 | 3 |
| MMR vaccine | $116 | 3 |
| MRA of the brain | $7,784 | 3 |
| MRA of the brain with contrast | $7,784 | 3 |
| MRA of the brain without contrast | $9,164 | 3 |
| MRA of the neck | $7,010 | 3 |
| MRA of the neck with contrast | $8,227 | 3 |
| MRA of the neck without contrast | $9,164 | 3 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $3,650 | 3 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast | $2,235 | 3 |
| MRI of the ankle | $4,211 | 3 |
| MRI of the ankle without contrast | $4,220 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain | $6,452 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain with contrast | $6,452 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain without contrast | $5,495 | 3 |
| MRI of the chest | $6,782 | 3 |
| MRI of the chest without contrast | $8,406 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee | $5,424 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee without contrast | $3,941 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $4,033 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $4,033 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $3,935 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $5,699 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast | $8,339 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast | $5,699 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast | $4,053 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $5,378 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $8,421 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $5,378 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $4,053 | 3 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $5,079 | 3 |
| MRI of the pelvis without contrast | $3,854 | 3 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $6,486 | 3 |
| MRI of the shoulder without contrast | $4,784 | 3 |
| MRI of the wrist | $5,090 | 3 |
| MRI of the wrist without contrast | $4,856 | 3 |
| Nebulizer breathing treatment | $188 | 3 |
| Nerve conduction study | $355 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation | $742 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $777 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) | $704 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $742 | 3 |
| Office visit (established patient) | $189 | 3 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 3) | $188 | 3 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $120 | 4 |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test | $183 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $1,001 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (complete) | $1,136 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (limited) | $882 | 3 |
| Phosphorus blood test | $68 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $742 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $777 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $742 | 3 |
| Platelet count | $46 | 3 |
| Pneumonia vaccine | $154 | 3 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG) | $87 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $1,062 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) | $1,041 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) | $1,072 | 3 |
| Procalcitonin test | $189 | 3 |
| Prolactin test | $52 | 3 |
| Prostate test (PSA) | $128 | 3 |
| Psychiatric evaluation | $530 | 3 |
| Psychotherapy session | $448 | 3 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray | $271 | 3 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) | $170 | 3 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) | $271 | 3 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $1,123 | 3 |
| Sedimentation rate (ESR) test | $44 | 3 |
| Semen analysis | $171 | 3 |
| Skin biopsy | $807 | 3 |
| Skin biopsy (punch) | $1,059 | 3 |
| Sleep study (polysomnography) | $8,174 | 3 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $380 | 3 |
| Speech therapy | $460 | 3 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | $940 | 3 |
| Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) | $13,973 | 3 |
| Spirometry (lung function test) | $406 | 3 |
| Spirometry with bronchodilator | $544 | 3 |
| Strep throat test | $88 | 3 |
| Swallow study | $625 | 3 |
| T3 thyroid test | $160 | 3 |
| Tdap (tetanus) vaccine | $94 | 3 |
| Testosterone test | $75 | 3 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $223 | 3 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $858 | 3 |
| Tilt table test | $3,638 | 3 |
| Total IgE allergy test | $42 | 3 |
| Total protein test | $41 | 3 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $2,023 | 3 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast | $2,023 | 3 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $1,073 | 3 |
| Triglycerides test | $8 | 3 |
| Troponin (heart) test | $34 | 3 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $664 | 3 |
| Uric acid (gout) test | $62 | 3 |
| Urinalysis | $36 | 3 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $43 | 3 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $144 | 3 |
| Vaccine administration | $28 | 3 |
| Vaccine administration (each additional) | $28 | 3 |
| Vitamin B12 test | $192 | 3 |
| Vitamin D test | $279 | 3 |
| Wart removal | $428 | 3 |
| X-ray of the abdomen | $293 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $263 | 3 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $446 | 3 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $369 | 3 |
| X-ray of the facial bones | $296 | 3 |
| X-ray of the foot | $299 | 3 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $365 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hand | $456 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip | $215 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip (1 view) | $221 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip (3 views) | $215 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip (4 views) | $291 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee | $369 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (2 views) | $287 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (3 views) | $384 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (4+ views) | $369 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $521 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) | $463 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) | $638 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $258 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $366 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) | $366 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) | $296 | 3 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $437 | 3 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) | $396 | 3 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $424 | 3 |
| X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) | $366 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $491 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs (2 views) | $378 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs (3 views) | $742 | 3 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $378 | 3 |
| X-ray of the skull | $458 | 3 |
| X-ray of the upper arm | $272 | 3 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $329 | 3 |
| Zinc blood test | $50 | 3 |
Source: hospitals' machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
