| Procedure | Cash (median) | Hospitals |
|---|
| 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) | $102 | 3 |
| Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) | $1,312 | 7 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | $446 | 9 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (complete) | $469 | 9 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (limited) | $422 | 9 |
| Abscess drainage (complex or multiple) | $546 | 10 |
| Abscess drainage (simple) | $372 | 10 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | $389 | 10 |
| Achilles tendon repair | $12,911 | 4 |
| ACL knee reconstruction | $9,587 | 5 |
| Albumin blood test | $34 | 9 |
| Aldosterone test | $289 | 8 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $50 | 9 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test | $116 | 9 |
| ALT liver enzyme test | $56 | 10 |
| Ammonia blood test | $112 | 10 |
| Amniocentesis | $1,607 | 4 |
| Amylase test | $62 | 10 |
| Anal fistula repair | $587 | 3 |
| Ankle fracture repair | $9,587 | 5 |
| Anoscopy | $169 | 5 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test | $115 | 10 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $184 | 10 |
| AST liver enzyme test | $48 | 10 |
| Barium swallow study | $432 | 7 |
| Bartholin cyst removal | $530 | 5 |
| Basic metabolic panel | $77 | 10 |
| Benign skin lesion removal | $1,546 | 5 |
| Bilirubin blood test | $39 | 10 |
| Bladder function test (urodynamics) | $2,552 | 4 |
| Bladder scope (cystoscopy) | $3,630 | 5 |
| Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) | $6,455 | 3 |
| Blood clotting test (PT/INR) | $32 | 10 |
| Blood crossmatch | $190 | 8 |
| Blood glucose test | $39 | 10 |
| Blood transfusion | $994 | 9 |
| Blood type and screen | $127 | 8 |
| Blood type test | $69 | 9 |
| Blood type test (ABO group) | $93 | 9 |
| Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) | $62 | 9 |
| BNP (heart failure) test | $235 | 10 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $291 | 5 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | $4,372 | 4 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $1,169 | 4 |
| Botox for migraine | $533 | 3 |
| Breast biopsy | $2,893 | 4 |
| Breast MRI | $1,648 | 3 |
| Breast reduction | $23,289 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound | $305 | 7 |
| Breast ultrasound (complete) | $297 | 6 |
| Breast ultrasound (limited) | $303 | 7 |
| Breathing tube insertion (intubation) | $653 | 10 |
| Bronchoscopy | $2,926 | 5 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (medium) | $518 | 9 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (small) | $587 | 9 |
| Burn treatment | $489 | 10 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) | $52 | 10 |
| CA 19-9 tumor marker test | $144 | 7 |
| CA-125 ovarian marker test | $105 | 7 |
| Calcium blood test | $45 | 9 |
| Capsule endoscopy | $1,598 | 3 |
| Cardiac ablation | $18,457 | 3 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $7,175 | 4 |
| Cardiac stress test | $878 | 4 |
| Cardioversion | $1,477 | 8 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $609 | 5 |
| Carpal tunnel release | $4,314 | 4 |
| CEA tumor marker test | $125 | 8 |
| Celiac disease test | $92 | 5 |
| Central line placement | $3,242 | 8 |
| Cervical cerclage | $3,874 | 3 |
| Cervical LEEP procedure | $1,254 | 4 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $10,742 | 11 |
| Chemotherapy infusion | $693 | 5 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) | $266 | 5 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (first hour) | $853 | 5 |
| Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis) | $1,296 | 5 |
| Chest tube insertion | $1,998 | 8 |
| Chest X-ray | $273 | 10 |
| Chest X-ray (1 view) | $237 | 10 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $270 | 10 |
| Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine | $325 | 7 |
| Circumcision | $3,565 | 6 |
| CK-MB heart enzyme test | $85 | 8 |
| Clotting time test (PTT) | $48 | 10 |
| Colon resection (colectomy) | $1,455 | 3 |
| Colonoscopy | $1,906 | 7 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $66 | 10 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) | $74 | 10 |
| Complex wound repair | $1,685 | 6 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | $96 | 10 |
| Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) | $331 | 5 |
| Copper blood test | $86 | 7 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $42,321 | 11 |
| Coronary CT angiography | $1,362 | 5 |
| Cortisol test | $105 | 10 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $132 | 10 |
| COVID-19 vaccine | $0 | 3 |
| CPAP titration study | $502 | 10 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) test | $62 | 10 |
| CT angiography of the chest | $1,437 | 8 |
| CT angiography of the head | $1,275 | 8 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $1,040 | 8 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $2,250 | 8 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast | $2,405 | 8 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast | $2,250 | 8 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast | $1,690 | 8 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with and without contrast | $1,040 | 8 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast | $1,170 | 7 |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast | $1,014 | 7 |
| CT scan of the arm | $1,180 | 8 |
| CT scan of the arm with contrast | $1,399 | 8 |
| CT scan of the arm without contrast | $1,022 | 8 |
| CT scan of the chest | $1,316 | 8 |
| CT scan of the chest with and without contrast | $1,528 | 7 |
| CT scan of the chest with contrast | $1,389 | 8 |
| CT scan of the chest without contrast | $991 | 8 |
| CT scan of the head | $1,132 | 8 |
| CT scan of the head with and without contrast | $1,311 | 8 |
| CT scan of the head with contrast | $1,112 | 7 |
| CT scan of the head without contrast | $1,042 | 8 |
| CT scan of the leg | $1,130 | 8 |
| CT scan of the leg with contrast | $1,164 | 8 |
| CT scan of the leg without contrast | $1,022 | 8 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $1,057 | 8 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with and without contrast | $1,116 | 8 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $1,256 | 8 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $859 | 8 |
| CT scan of the neck | $1,255 | 8 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,073 | 8 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $1,229 | 7 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $1,890 | 6 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $930 | 8 |
| CT scan of the neck with and without contrast | $1,229 | 7 |
| CT scan of the neck with contrast | $1,319 | 8 |
| CT scan of the neck without contrast | $953 | 8 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $1,011 | 8 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast | $1,229 | 7 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with contrast | $1,011 | 8 |
| CT scan of the pelvis without contrast | $774 | 8 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $1,030 | 8 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast | $1,229 | 7 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with contrast | $1,070 | 8 |
| CT scan of the sinuses without contrast | $910 | 8 |
| D-dimer test | $88 | 10 |
| Defibrillator (ICD) implant | $40,370 | 4 |
| DHEA-sulfate test | $204 | 6 |
| Diagnostic mammogram | $349 | 3 |
| Dialysis fistula creation | $704 | 3 |
| Dilation and curettage (D&C) | $2,815 | 4 |
| Drug screen (urine) | $188 | 10 |
| Ear pressure test (tympanometry) | $22 | 4 |
| Ear tubes (myringotomy) | $208 | 3 |
| Eardrum repair (tympanoplasty) | $1,041 | 3 |
| Echocardiogram | $500 | 4 |
| Echocardiogram with and without contrast | $500 | 4 |
| EKG / ECG (tracing only) | $205 | 10 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $205 | 10 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $966 | 4 |
| Electrolyte panel | $51 | 10 |
| Emergency department visit | $907 | 7 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $340 | 7 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $602 | 7 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $907 | 7 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $1,572 | 7 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $2,140 | 7 |
| Endometrial biopsy | $544 | 3 |
| Epidural steroid injection | $1,469 | 4 |
| ERCP (bile duct endoscopy) | $6,271 | 4 |
| Estradiol (estrogen) test | $218 | 8 |
| Facet joint injection (spine) | $680 | 5 |
| Fallopian tube X-ray (HSG) | $438 | 6 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test | $55 | 9 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (guaiac, gFOBT) | $23 | 9 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (immunochemical, FIT) | $92 | 8 |
| Feeding tube (PEG) placement | $2,667 | 4 |
| Femoral hernia repair | $665 | 3 |
| Ferritin (iron) test | $99 | 10 |
| Fibrinogen test | $74 | 9 |
| Fibroid removal (myomectomy) | $1,031 | 3 |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy | $2,720 | 4 |
| Flu test | $88 | 8 |
| Flu vaccine | $52 | 5 |
| Folate (folic acid) test | $112 | 10 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | $800 | 9 |
| Free T4 thyroid test | $78 | 10 |
| FSH hormone test | $142 | 9 |
| Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) | $4,738 | 4 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $1,038 | 3 |
| Ganglion cyst removal | $6,614 | 5 |
| GGT liver test | $49 | 9 |
| Glucose tolerance test | $77 | 6 |
| H. pylori test | $469 | 6 |
| Hammertoe repair | $12,106 | 5 |
| HDL cholesterol test | $84 | 7 |
| Hearing test (audiometry) | $245 | 3 |
| Hematocrit test | $19 | 10 |
| Hemodialysis | $1,338 | 3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $83 | 10 |
| Hemorrhoid removal | $1,552 | 4 |
| Hepatitis A vaccine | $134 | 6 |
| Hepatitis B test | $89 | 9 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine | $138 | 7 |
| Hepatitis C test | $99 | 10 |
| Hip arthroscopy | $8,042 | 4 |
| Hip replacement | $9,591 | 4 |
| HIV test | $161 | 9 |
| HIV test (antibody) | $96 | 6 |
| HIV test (antigen/antibody combo) | $175 | 9 |
| Holter heart monitor | $273 | 5 |
| HPV vaccine | $517 | 6 |
| Hydrocele repair | $5,591 | 5 |
| Hysterectomy | $9,388 | 4 |
| Hysteroscopy | $4,841 | 4 |
| Incisional hernia repair | $910 | 3 |
| Inguinal hernia repair | $8,967 | 5 |
| Iron blood test | $50 | 10 |
| IUD insertion | $119 | 4 |
| IUD removal | $996 | 6 |
| IV infusion therapy | $305 | 10 |
| IV infusion therapy (each additional) | $160 | 10 |
| IV infusion therapy (initial) | $483 | 10 |
| IVC filter placement | $7,903 | 4 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | $624 | 9 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) | $624 | 9 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (small joint) | $771 | 7 |
| Kidney biopsy | $3,126 | 4 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $1,133 | 3 |
| Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy) | $3,740 | 4 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $453 | 9 |
| Kidney ultrasound (limited) | $437 | 9 |
| Knee arthroscopy | $8,421 | 5 |
| Knee joint injection | $718 | 10 |
| Knee replacement | $20,324 | 12 |
| Lactate test | $98 | 10 |
| Laryngoscopy | $1,616 | 7 |
| LDH test | $58 | 10 |
| LDL cholesterol test | $82 | 7 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $3,052 | 6 |
| Leg artery angioplasty | $14,008 | 4 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $665 | 8 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) | $458 | 8 |
| LH hormone test | $151 | 7 |
| Lipase test | $66 | 10 |
| Lipid (cholesterol) panel | $98 | 10 |
| Liver biopsy | $2,197 | 4 |
| Liver function panel | $72 | 9 |
| Lower back (lumbar) spinal fusion | $40,375 | 6 |
| Lumpectomy (breast) | $5,381 | 4 |
| Lung function test (PFT) | $325 | 8 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $1,196 | 3 |
| Magnesium blood test | $64 | 10 |
| Mastectomy | $11,206 | 4 |
| Meniscus repair (knee) | $2,332 | 5 |
| MMR vaccine | $174 | 7 |
| MRA of the brain | $1,835 | 4 |
| MRA of the brain with contrast | $3,109 | 3 |
| MRA of the brain without contrast | $3,712 | 3 |
| MRA of the neck | $2,183 | 4 |
| MRA of the neck with contrast | $2,966 | 3 |
| MRA of the neck without contrast | $2,583 | 4 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $1,867 | 4 |
| MRI of the abdomen with contrast | $1,634 | 4 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast | $1,698 | 4 |
| MRI of the ankle | $1,917 | 4 |
| MRI of the ankle with contrast | $1,126 | 4 |
| MRI of the ankle without contrast | $1,803 | 4 |
| MRI of the brain | $1,567 | 4 |
| MRI of the brain with contrast | $2,090 | 4 |
| MRI of the brain without contrast | $1,315 | 4 |
| MRI of the chest | $1,689 | 4 |
| MRI of the chest without contrast | $1,676 | 4 |
| MRI of the knee | $1,924 | 4 |
| MRI of the knee with contrast | $2,454 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee without contrast | $1,323 | 4 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $1,499 | 4 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $1,288 | 4 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $1,791 | 4 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast | $2,056 | 4 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast | $1,527 | 4 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,411 | 4 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $2,101 | 4 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $1,260 | 4 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $2,126 | 4 |
| MRI of the pelvis without contrast | $1,677 | 4 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $1,892 | 4 |
| MRI of the shoulder with contrast | $2,113 | 4 |
| MRI of the shoulder without contrast | $1,714 | 4 |
| MRI of the wrist | $1,550 | 4 |
| MRI of the wrist without contrast | $1,443 | 4 |
| Nebulizer breathing treatment | $267 | 10 |
| Nuchal translucency ultrasound | $313 | 5 |
| Nuclear cardiac stress test | $3,025 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation | $340 | 9 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $374 | 9 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) | $309 | 9 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $340 | 9 |
| Office visit (established patient) | $286 | 6 |
| Office visit (new patient) | $320 | 4 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 3) | $261 | 6 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 4) | $321 | 6 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 3) | $304 | 4 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 4) | $327 | 4 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 5) | $413 | 4 |
| Orthopedic hardware removal | $5,505 | 5 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $17,592 | 11 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $99 | 8 |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test | $300 | 10 |
| Parathyroid removal | $1,061 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $436 | 10 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (complete) | $469 | 10 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (limited) | $370 | 9 |
| Phosphorus blood test | $37 | 10 |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $289 | 10 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $354 | 10 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $324 | 10 |
| Pilonidal cyst removal | $4,812 | 7 |
| Platelet count | $37 | 7 |
| Pneumonia vaccine | $185 | 6 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG) | $83 | 10 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $470 | 8 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) | $413 | 8 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) | $470 | 8 |
| Procalcitonin test | $194 | 10 |
| Prolactin test | $168 | 9 |
| Prostate biopsy | $291 | 3 |
| Prostate surgery (TURP) | $4,295 | 4 |
| Prostate test (PSA) | $123 | 9 |
| Radiofrequency nerve ablation | $3,714 | 4 |
| Rheumatoid factor test | $46 | 4 |
| Rotator cuff repair | $7,391 | 4 |
| Sacroiliac joint injection | $162 | 3 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray | $305 | 8 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) | $237 | 8 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) | $365 | 8 |
| Screening colonoscopy | $1,998 | 6 |
| Screening mammogram | $284 | 3 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $454 | 9 |
| Sedimentation rate (ESR) test | $32 | 10 |
| Semen analysis | $96 | 5 |
| Septoplasty (deviated septum) | $778 | 3 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin test | $79 | 5 |
| Shingles vaccine | $415 | 5 |
| Shoulder arthroscopy | $7,852 | 4 |
| Shoulder replacement | $13,941 | 4 |
| Simple laceration repair (small, up to 2.5 cm) | $383 | 9 |
| Simple wound stitches | $399 | 10 |
| Skin biopsy | $800 | 3 |
| Skin biopsy (punch) | $800 | 3 |
| Skin cancer lesion removal | $731 | 4 |
| Skin graft | $7,853 | 5 |
| Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy) | $77 | 3 |
| Skin tag removal | $751 | 5 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $350 | 9 |
| Speech therapy | $244 | 9 |
| Spinal cord stimulator | $11,191 | 3 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | $1,253 | 8 |
| Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) | $11,047 | 4 |
| Spirometry (lung function test) | $318 | 8 |
| Spirometry with bronchodilator | $319 | 8 |
| Spleen removal (splenectomy) | $1,251 | 3 |
| Strep throat test | $107 | 10 |
| Swallow study | $322 | 9 |
| T3 thyroid test | $123 | 9 |
| Tdap (tetanus) vaccine | $90 | 5 |
| Testicle removal (orchiectomy) | $2,208 | 4 |
| Testosterone test | $179 | 7 |
| Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) | $1,223 | 3 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $157 | 10 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $438 | 9 |
| Thyroid uptake scan | $872 | 3 |
| Tilt table test | $1,907 | 3 |
| Total IgE allergy test | $114 | 7 |
| Total protein test | $32 | 9 |
| Tracheostomy | $331 | 3 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $1,555 | 4 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast | $1,422 | 4 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $461 | 8 |
| Trigger finger release | $5,145 | 5 |
| Trigger point injection | $605 | 9 |
| Trigger point injection (1-2 muscles) | $605 | 9 |
| Triglycerides test | $56 | 8 |
| Troponin (heart) test | $98 | 10 |
| Turbinate reduction | $343 | 3 |
| Turning a breech baby (version) | $4,219 | 4 |
| Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow) | $9,076 | 5 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | $512 | 3 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) | $2,413 | 7 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $434 | 8 |
| Ureteral stent placement | $3,091 | 4 |
| Ureteroscopy (stone removal) | $7,132 | 3 |
| Uric acid (gout) test | $43 | 10 |
| Urinalysis | $28 | 10 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $43 | 10 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $53 | 7 |
| Vaccine administration | $88 | 9 |
| Vaccine administration (each additional) | $69 | 9 |
| Vaginal delivery | $4,802 | 11 |
| Varicose vein ablation | $5,002 | 3 |
| Vasectomy | $413 | 3 |
| Vitamin B12 test | $116 | 10 |
| Vitamin D test | $241 | 10 |
| Wart removal | $380 | 3 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $16,104 | 11 |
| Wound debridement | $1,250 | 9 |
| Wrist fracture repair | $6,170 | 5 |
| X-ray of the abdomen | $299 | 10 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $248 | 10 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the facial bones | $303 | 9 |
| X-ray of the foot | $229 | 10 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $226 | 10 |
| X-ray of the hand | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the hip | $219 | 10 |
| X-ray of the hip (1 view) | $187 | 9 |
| X-ray of the hip (3 views) | $219 | 10 |
| X-ray of the hip (4 views) | $307 | 9 |
| X-ray of the knee | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the knee (2 views) | $226 | 10 |
| X-ray of the knee (3 views) | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the knee (4+ views) | $290 | 10 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $372 | 10 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) | $298 | 10 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) | $456 | 10 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $222 | 10 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $298 | 10 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) | $298 | 10 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) | $298 | 10 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $334 | 10 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $269 | 10 |
| X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) | $255 | 10 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the ribs (2 views) | $259 | 10 |
| X-ray of the ribs (3 views) | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $270 | 10 |
| X-ray of the skull | $329 | 9 |
| X-ray of the upper arm | $226 | 10 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $270 | 10 |
| Zinc blood test | $105 | 6 |
Source: hospitals' machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
