| Procedure | Cash (median) | Hospitals |
|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound | $244 | 3 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (complete) | $278 | 3 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (limited) | $211 | 3 |
| Abscess drainage (simple) | $198 | 3 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | $198 | 3 |
| Achilles tendon repair | $7,090 | 3 |
| ACL knee reconstruction | $7,090 | 3 |
| Albumin blood test | $16 | 3 |
| Aldosterone test | $34 | 3 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $18 | 3 |
| ALT liver enzyme test | $17 | 3 |
| Ammonia blood test | $27 | 3 |
| Amniocentesis | $408 | 3 |
| Ankle fracture repair | $7,090 | 3 |
| Ankle replacement | $18,468 | 3 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test | $11 | 4 |
| Aortic valve replacement | $4,050 | 3 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $27 | 3 |
| AST liver enzyme test | $16 | 3 |
| Barium swallow study | $166 | 3 |
| Basic metabolic panel | $57 | 3 |
| Bilirubin blood test | $16 | 3 |
| Blood clotting test (PT/INR) | $16 | 4 |
| Blood crossmatch | $121 | 4 |
| Blood transfusion | $390 | 4 |
| Blood type and screen | $44 | 4 |
| Blood type test | $60 | 4 |
| Blood type test (ABO group) | $91 | 4 |
| Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) | $29 | 4 |
| BNP (heart failure) test | $48 | 3 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | $661 | 3 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $1,015 | 3 |
| Breast biopsy | $1,030 | 3 |
| Breast MRI | $706 | 3 |
| Breast MRI without contrast | $706 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound | $178 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound (complete) | $202 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound (limited) | $155 | 3 |
| Breathing tube insertion (intubation) | $234 | 3 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) | $21 | 3 |
| CA 19-9 tumor marker test | $12 | 3 |
| Calcium blood test | $17 | 3 |
| Cardiac ablation | $28,257 | 3 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $5,071 | 3 |
| Cardiac MRI | $523 | 3 |
| Cardiac MRI without contrast | $419 | 3 |
| Cardiac stress test | $345 | 3 |
| Cardioversion | $496 | 3 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $297 | 3 |
| Carpal tunnel release | $1,913 | 3 |
| Celiac disease test | $6 | 3 |
| Central line placement | $1,347 | 3 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | $10,178 | 5 |
| Chemotherapy infusion | $123 | 3 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) | $46 | 3 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (first hour) | $200 | 3 |
| Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis) | $957 | 3 |
| Chest X-ray | $79 | 4 |
| Chest X-ray (1 view) | $62 | 4 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $75 | 4 |
| Clotting time test (PTT) | $19 | 4 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $21 | 4 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) | $24 | 4 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | $100 | 3 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | $52,679 | 5 |
| Coronary CT angiography | $487 | 3 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $34 | 3 |
| CPAP titration study | $335 | 3 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) test | $27 | 3 |
| CT angiography of the chest | $595 | 3 |
| CT angiography of the head | $428 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $358 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $510 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast | $612 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast | $510 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast | $408 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with and without contrast | $430 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast | $358 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast | $287 | 3 |
| CT scan of the arm | $347 | 3 |
| CT scan of the arm with contrast | $347 | 3 |
| CT scan of the arm without contrast | $277 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest | $472 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest with and without contrast | $567 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest with contrast | $472 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest without contrast | $378 | 3 |
| CT scan of the head | $340 | 3 |
| CT scan of the head with and without contrast | $407 | 3 |
| CT scan of the head with contrast | $340 | 3 |
| CT scan of the head without contrast | $272 | 3 |
| CT scan of the leg | $328 | 3 |
| CT scan of the leg with contrast | $328 | 3 |
| CT scan of the leg without contrast | $263 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $522 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with and without contrast | $626 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $522 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $417 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck | $310 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $532 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $638 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $532 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $425 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck with and without contrast | $372 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck with contrast | $310 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck without contrast | $248 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $394 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast | $473 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with contrast | $394 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis without contrast | $315 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $318 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast | $382 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with contrast | $318 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses without contrast | $254 | 3 |
| D-dimer test | $60 | 3 |
| Defibrillator (ICD) implant | $7,521 | 3 |
| Dialysis fistula creation | — | 3 |
| Echocardiogram | $296 | 3 |
| Echocardiogram with and without contrast | $221 | 3 |
| Echocardiogram without contrast | $296 | 3 |
| EEG (awake and asleep) | $389 | 3 |
| EKG / ECG (tracing only) | $99 | 4 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $99 | 4 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $358 | 3 |
| Electrolyte panel | $24 | 4 |
| Electromyography (EMG) | $164 | 3 |
| Epidural steroid injection | $898 | 4 |
| Facet joint injection (spine) | $760 | 3 |
| Fallopian tube X-ray (HSG) | $163 | 3 |
| Ferritin (iron) test | $23 | 4 |
| Fibrinogen test | $40 | 3 |
| Flu test | $11 | 3 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | $228 | 3 |
| Free T4 thyroid test | $22 | 4 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $458 | 3 |
| Ganglion cyst removal | $1,593 | 3 |
| Hammertoe repair | $3,208 | 3 |
| HDL cholesterol test | $16 | 3 |
| Hemodialysis | $405 | 3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $19 | 4 |
| Hepatitis B test | $30 | 3 |
| Hepatitis C test | $33 | 4 |
| Hip arthroscopy | $7,090 | 3 |
| Hip replacement | $13,042 | 3 |
| HIV test | $15 | 4 |
| HIV test (antigen/antibody combo) | $20 | 4 |
| Holter heart monitor | $133 | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy | $147 | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy (each additional) | $77 | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy (initial) | $217 | 3 |
| IVC filter placement | $2,357 | 3 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | $257 | 3 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) | $262 | 3 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (small joint) | $252 | 3 |
| Kidney biopsy | $1,190 | 3 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $489 | 3 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $179 | 3 |
| Kidney ultrasound (limited) | $140 | 3 |
| Knee arthroscopy | $3,208 | 3 |
| Knee joint injection | $319 | 3 |
| Knee replacement | $27,672 | 5 |
| Lactate test | $19 | 3 |
| Laminectomy (spine) | $7,090 | 3 |
| Laryngoscopy | $158 | 3 |
| LDH test | $21 | 3 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $1,705 | 3 |
| Leg artery angioplasty | $7,715 | 3 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $337 | 3 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) | $258 | 3 |
| Lipase test | $32 | 3 |
| Lipid (cholesterol) panel | $33 | 4 |
| Liver biopsy | $795 | 3 |
| Liver function panel | $36 | 3 |
| Lung function test (PFT) | $151 | 3 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $519 | 3 |
| Magnesium blood test | $14 | 4 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $638 | 3 |
| MRI of the abdomen with contrast | $638 | 3 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast | $511 | 3 |
| MRI of the ankle | $631 | 3 |
| MRI of the ankle with contrast | $631 | 3 |
| MRI of the ankle without contrast | $505 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain | $503 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain with contrast | $503 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain without contrast | $402 | 3 |
| MRI of the chest | $517 | 3 |
| MRI of the chest with contrast | $517 | 3 |
| MRI of the chest without contrast | $620 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee | $720 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee with contrast | $720 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee without contrast | $576 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $574 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $574 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $459 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $571 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast | $685 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast | $571 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast | $457 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $572 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $687 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $572 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $458 | 3 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $601 | 3 |
| MRI of the pelvis with contrast | $601 | 3 |
| MRI of the pelvis without contrast | $481 | 3 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $737 | 3 |
| MRI of the shoulder with contrast | $737 | 3 |
| MRI of the shoulder without contrast | $590 | 3 |
| MRI of the wrist | $500 | 3 |
| MRI of the wrist with contrast | $500 | 3 |
| MRI of the wrist without contrast | $400 | 3 |
| Nerve conduction study | $124 | 3 |
| Nuclear cardiac stress test | $1,201 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation | $78 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $98 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) | $59 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $78 | 3 |
| Orthopedic hardware removal | $2,816 | 4 |
| Pacemaker insertion | $24,189 | 5 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $33 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $228 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (complete) | $248 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (limited) | $209 | 3 |
| Phosphorus blood test | $13 | 4 |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $74 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $92 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $74 | 3 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG) | $32 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $200 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) | $171 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) | $230 | 3 |
| Procalcitonin test | $26 | 3 |
| Prostate biopsy | $551 | 3 |
| Radiofrequency nerve ablation | $1,912 | 3 |
| Rheumatoid factor test | $13 | 3 |
| Rotator cuff repair | $7,090 | 3 |
| Sacroiliac joint injection | $468 | 3 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray | $137 | 3 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) | $104 | 3 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) | $170 | 3 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $228 | 3 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin test | $10 | 3 |
| Shoulder arthroscopy | $7,090 | 3 |
| Shoulder replacement | $18,468 | 3 |
| Skin biopsy | $229 | 3 |
| Skin biopsy (punch) | $229 | 3 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $108 | 3 |
| Speech therapy | $102 | 3 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | $432 | 3 |
| Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) | $3,161 | 4 |
| Spirometry (lung function test) | $134 | 3 |
| Spirometry with bronchodilator | $169 | 3 |
| Strep throat test | $11 | 3 |
| Stress echocardiogram | $470 | 3 |
| Stress echocardiogram (complete) | $520 | 3 |
| Swallow study | $101 | 3 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $35 | 4 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $189 | 3 |
| Thyroid uptake scan | $318 | 3 |
| Tilt table test | $788 | 3 |
| Total protein test | $7 | 3 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $533 | 3 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast | $536 | 3 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $218 | 3 |
| Trigger finger release | $1,593 | 3 |
| Trigger point injection | $161 | 3 |
| Trigger point injection (1-2 muscles) | $150 | 3 |
| Triglycerides test | $18 | 3 |
| Troponin (heart) test | $35 | 4 |
| Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow) | $1,913 | 3 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) | — | 3 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $176 | 3 |
| Uric acid (gout) test | $18 | 3 |
| Urinalysis | $22 | 3 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $5 | 3 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $11 | 4 |
| Vaccine administration | $13 | 3 |
| Vaccine administration (each additional) | $9 | 3 |
| Vaginal delivery | $7,932 | 5 |
| Varicose vein ablation | $4,650 | 3 |
| Vitamin B12 test | $18 | 4 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | $17,223 | 5 |
| Wound debridement | $509 | 4 |
| Wrist fracture repair | $7,090 | 3 |
| X-ray of the abdomen | $155 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $107 | 3 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $92 | 3 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $106 | 3 |
| X-ray of the facial bones | $96 | 3 |
| X-ray of the foot | $106 | 3 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $94 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hand | $104 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip | $91 | 4 |
| X-ray of the hip (1 view) | $75 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip (3 views) | $91 | 4 |
| X-ray of the hip (4 views) | $113 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee | $115 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (2 views) | $98 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (3 views) | $115 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (4+ views) | $129 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $136 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) | $127 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) | $145 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $91 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $101 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) | $94 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) | $108 | 3 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $111 | 3 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) | $107 | 3 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $115 | 3 |
| X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) | $103 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $95 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs (2 views) | $83 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs (3 views) | $95 | 3 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $110 | 4 |
| X-ray of the skull | $111 | 3 |
| X-ray of the upper arm | $101 | 3 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $102 | 3 |
Source: hospitals' machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
