| Procedure | Cash (median) | Hospitals |
|---|
| 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) | $188 | 8 |
| Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) | $2,100 | 7 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | $141 | 12 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (complete) | $207 | 12 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (limited) | $269 | 11 |
| Abscess drainage (complex or multiple) | $250 | 7 |
| Abscess drainage (simple) | $394 | 9 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | $301 | 8 |
| ACL knee reconstruction | $1,380 | 4 |
| Albumin blood test | $41 | 11 |
| Aldosterone test | $180 | 12 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $21 | 12 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test | $103 | 12 |
| ALT liver enzyme test | $22 | 12 |
| Ammonia blood test | $110 | 12 |
| Amylase test | $27 | 12 |
| Ankle fracture repair | $579 | 4 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test | $72 | 11 |
| Aortic aneurysm repair (AAA) | $1,750 | 4 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $378 | 11 |
| AST liver enzyme test | $35 | 12 |
| Barium swallow study | $333 | 10 |
| Bartholin cyst removal | $185 | 3 |
| Basic metabolic panel | $67 | 12 |
| Benign skin lesion removal | $525 | 8 |
| Bilirubin blood test | $21 | 12 |
| Bladder scope (cystoscopy) | $388 | 5 |
| Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) | $1,050 | 7 |
| Blood clotting test (PT/INR) | $92 | 12 |
| Blood crossmatch | $210 | 10 |
| Blood glucose test | $17 | 12 |
| Blood transfusion | $3,881 | 6 |
| Blood type and screen | $38 | 12 |
| Blood type test | $92 | 11 |
| Blood type test (ABO group) | $140 | 10 |
| Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) | $92 | 11 |
| BNP (heart failure) test | $523 | 11 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $200 | 12 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | $2,100 | 6 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $1,138 | 8 |
| Breast biopsy | $3,500 | 6 |
| Breast MRI | $2,975 | 7 |
| Breast MRI without contrast | $3,194 | 6 |
| Breast ultrasound | $282 | 11 |
| Breast ultrasound (complete) | $282 | 11 |
| Breast ultrasound (limited) | $438 | 11 |
| Breathing tube insertion (intubation) | $1,050 | 8 |
| Bronchoscopy | $1,075 | 3 |
| Bunion surgery (bunionectomy) | $833 | 5 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (medium) | $199 | 3 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (small) | $350 | 7 |
| Burn treatment | $350 | 7 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) | $24 | 12 |
| CA 19-9 tumor marker test | $86 | 12 |
| CA-125 ovarian marker test | $122 | 12 |
| Calcium blood test | $21 | 12 |
| Cardiac ablation | $49,000 | 6 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $15,400 | 7 |
| Cardiac event monitor | $4,536 | 4 |
| Cardiac MRI | $3,107 | 6 |
| Cardiac MRI without contrast | $3,413 | 6 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $112 | 3 |
| Cardiac stress test | $1,575 | 6 |
| Cardioversion | $671 | 7 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $875 | 9 |
| Carpal tunnel release | $480 | 4 |
| Cataract surgery | $1,188 | 5 |
| CEA tumor marker test | $85 | 12 |
| Central line placement | $875 | 7 |
| Cervical cerclage | — | 3 |
| Cervical LEEP procedure | — | 3 |
| Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis) | $700 | 8 |
| Chest tube insertion | $2,100 | 9 |
| Chest X-ray | $80 | 12 |
| Chest X-ray (1 view) | $96 | 11 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $100 | 12 |
| Circumcision | $563 | 5 |
| CK-MB heart enzyme test | $53 | 12 |
| Clotting time test (PTT) | $27 | 12 |
| Colon resection (colectomy) | $2,274 | 4 |
| Colonoscopy | $4,900 | 8 |
| Colostomy | $2,100 | 5 |
| Colposcopy | $256 | 5 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | $32 | 12 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) | $32 | 12 |
| Complex wound repair | $446 | 4 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel | $86 | 12 |
| Copper blood test | $77 | 12 |
| Coronary CT angiography | $2,100 | 8 |
| Cortisol test | $310 | 12 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $525 | 8 |
| CPAP titration study | $368 | 9 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) test | $27 | 12 |
| CT angiography of the chest | $2,100 | 10 |
| CT angiography of the head | $2,100 | 9 |
| CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) | $1,750 | 5 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $1,100 | 11 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $1,263 | 11 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast | $1,925 | 10 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast | $1,313 | 11 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast | $1,925 | 10 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with and without contrast | $1,750 | 10 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast | $707 | 11 |
| CT scan of the arm | $1,070 | 11 |
| CT scan of the arm with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the arm without contrast | $1,063 | 11 |
| CT scan of the chest | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the chest with and without contrast | $1,750 | 10 |
| CT scan of the chest with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the chest without contrast | $1,070 | 11 |
| CT scan of the head | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the head with and without contrast | $1,150 | 11 |
| CT scan of the head with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the head without contrast | $1,070 | 11 |
| CT scan of the leg | $455 | 12 |
| CT scan of the leg with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the leg without contrast | $390 | 12 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with and without contrast | $1,150 | 11 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $1,070 | 11 |
| CT scan of the neck | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $1,750 | 10 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $1,070 | 11 |
| CT scan of the neck with and without contrast | $1,113 | 11 |
| CT scan of the neck with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the neck without contrast | $1,070 | 11 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $455 | 12 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast | $1,113 | 11 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with contrast | $455 | 12 |
| CT scan of the pelvis without contrast | $800 | 11 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast | $1,113 | 11 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with contrast | $1,103 | 11 |
| CT scan of the sinuses without contrast | $1,070 | 11 |
| D-dimer test | $125 | 12 |
| Defibrillator (ICD) implant | $12,950 | 5 |
| DHEA-sulfate test | $157 | 12 |
| Diagnostic mammogram | $110 | 10 |
| Dilation and curettage (D&C) | $1,050 | 4 |
| Drug screen (urine) | $268 | 9 |
| Echocardiogram | $2,328 | 9 |
| Echocardiogram with and without contrast | $1,645 | 7 |
| Echocardiogram without contrast | $3,010 | 9 |
| EEG (awake and asleep) | $907 | 8 |
| EKG / ECG (tracing only) | $331 | 9 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $55 | 11 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $907 | 8 |
| Electrolyte panel | $36 | 12 |
| Emergency department visit | $1,018 | 10 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $1,005 | 10 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $1,018 | 10 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $1,030 | 10 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $1,051 | 10 |
| Emergency department visit (level 5) | $1,128 | 10 |
| Endometrial biopsy | $183 | 5 |
| Epidural steroid injection | $2,100 | 6 |
| ERCP (bile duct endoscopy) | $22,400 | 9 |
| Esophageal dilation | $2,100 | 6 |
| Estradiol (estrogen) test | $468 | 11 |
| Facet joint injection (spine) | $2,100 | 6 |
| Fallopian tube X-ray (HSG) | $1,050 | 8 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test | $65 | 12 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (guaiac, gFOBT) | $56 | 11 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (immunochemical, FIT) | $21 | 10 |
| Feeding tube (PEG) placement | $644 | 8 |
| Femoral hernia repair | $468 | 4 |
| Ferritin (iron) test | $63 | 12 |
| Fibrinogen test | $85 | 12 |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy | $3,500 | 8 |
| Flu test | $45 | 11 |
| Folate (folic acid) test | $67 | 12 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | $217 | 6 |
| Free T4 thyroid test | $46 | 12 |
| FSH hormone test | $266 | 11 |
| Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) | $1,601 | 4 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $700 | 7 |
| Ganglion cyst removal | $705 | 5 |
| GGT liver test | $26 | 12 |
| Glucose tolerance test | $43 | 12 |
| H. pylori test | $93 | 4 |
| Hammertoe repair | $330 | 4 |
| HDL cholesterol test | $143 | 11 |
| Hematocrit test | $10 | 12 |
| Hemodialysis | $588 | 6 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $60 | 12 |
| Hepatitis B test | $254 | 11 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine | $79 | 3 |
| Hepatitis C test | $87 | 12 |
| Hip fracture repair | $1,260 | 3 |
| Hip replacement | $3,330 | 4 |
| HIV test | $307 | 10 |
| HIV test (antibody) | $307 | 10 |
| HIV test (antigen/antibody combo) | $252 | 9 |
| Holter heart monitor | $3,087 | 9 |
| Hydrocele repair | $715 | 5 |
| Hysterectomy | $1,114 | 5 |
| Hysteroscopy | — | 3 |
| Inguinal hernia repair | $672 | 5 |
| Iron blood test | $27 | 12 |
| IUD removal | $250 | 4 |
| IV infusion therapy | $188 | 7 |
| IV infusion therapy (each additional) | $105 | 5 |
| IV infusion therapy (initial) | $175 | 7 |
| IVC filter placement | $2,800 | 5 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | $2,100 | 7 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) | $2,100 | 7 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (small joint) | $2,100 | 7 |
| Kidney biopsy | $1,538 | 8 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $1,488 | 7 |
| Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy) | $6,300 | 6 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $350 | 11 |
| Kidney ultrasound (limited) | $2,100 | 8 |
| Knee arthroscopy | $1,020 | 5 |
| Knee joint injection | $2,100 | 9 |
| Lactate test | $303 | 9 |
| LDH test | $25 | 12 |
| LDL cholesterol test | $40 | 12 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $2,771 | 7 |
| Leg artery angioplasty | $2,625 | 4 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $875 | 10 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) | $875 | 10 |
| LH hormone test | $259 | 11 |
| Lipase test | $77 | 12 |
| Lipid (cholesterol) panel | $72 | 12 |
| Liver biopsy | $1,728 | 6 |
| Liver function panel | $128 | 12 |
| Lumpectomy (breast) | $863 | 4 |
| Lung function test (PFT) | $333 | 10 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $1,575 | 7 |
| Magnesium blood test | $28 | 12 |
| Mastectomy | $900 | 4 |
| Meniscus repair (knee) | $1,170 | 4 |
| MRA of the brain | $1,960 | 10 |
| MRA of the brain with contrast | $1,960 | 10 |
| MRA of the brain without contrast | $1,960 | 10 |
| MRA of the neck | $1,960 | 10 |
| MRA of the neck with contrast | $1,960 | 10 |
| MRA of the neck without contrast | $1,938 | 10 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $1,910 | 10 |
| MRI of the abdomen with contrast | $1,910 | 10 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast | $2,800 | 9 |
| MRI of the ankle | $1,901 | 10 |
| MRI of the ankle with contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the ankle without contrast | $2,800 | 9 |
| MRI of the brain | $1,991 | 10 |
| MRI of the brain with contrast | $1,991 | 10 |
| MRI of the brain without contrast | $1,823 | 10 |
| MRI of the chest | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the chest with contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the chest without contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the knee | $1,989 | 10 |
| MRI of the knee with contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the knee without contrast | $2,800 | 9 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $2,800 | 9 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast | $2,800 | 9 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $2,800 | 9 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $1,904 | 10 |
| MRI of the pelvis with contrast | $1,904 | 10 |
| MRI of the pelvis without contrast | $1,904 | 10 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $1,989 | 10 |
| MRI of the shoulder with contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the shoulder without contrast | $2,800 | 9 |
| MRI of the wrist | $2,800 | 9 |
| MRI of the wrist with contrast | $2,975 | 9 |
| MRI of the wrist without contrast | $2,800 | 9 |
| Nebulizer breathing treatment | $206 | 10 |
| Nerve conduction study | $1,925 | 5 |
| Nuchal translucency ultrasound | $112 | 4 |
| Nuclear cardiac stress test | $2,625 | 8 |
| Office visit (established patient) | $618 | 8 |
| Office visit (new patient) | $552 | 8 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 3) | $775 | 8 |
| Office visit, established patient (level 4) | $460 | 8 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 3) | $134 | 5 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 4) | $683 | 8 |
| Office visit, new patient (level 5) | $718 | 8 |
| Orthopedic hardware removal | $500 | 4 |
| Ovarian cyst removal | $430 | 4 |
| Ovary removal (oophorectomy) | $410 | 3 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $677 | 6 |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test | $170 | 12 |
| Parathyroid removal | $1,039 | 4 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $185 | 12 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (complete) | $185 | 12 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (limited) | $438 | 9 |
| PET scan | $9,100 | 6 |
| Phosphorus blood test | $20 | 12 |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $672 | 7 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $45 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $43 | 3 |
| Pilonidal cyst removal | $443 | 5 |
| Platelet count | $65 | 9 |
| Pneumonia vaccine | $63 | 3 |
| Pregnancy blood test (hCG) | $37 | 12 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $347 | 11 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) | $631 | 9 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) | $355 | 11 |
| Procalcitonin test | $119 | 9 |
| Prolactin test | $92 | 12 |
| Prostate biopsy | $2,323 | 8 |
| Prostate surgery (TURP) | — | 3 |
| Prostate test (PSA) | $186 | 12 |
| Pterygium removal (eye) | $360 | 4 |
| Radiofrequency nerve ablation | $2,100 | 6 |
| Rheumatoid factor test | $100 | 11 |
| Rotator cuff repair | $11,004 | 5 |
| Routine eye exam | $94 | 3 |
| Sacroiliac joint injection | $700 | 8 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray | $175 | 11 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (1 view) | $140 | 11 |
| Scoliosis spine X-ray (3 views) | $304 | 10 |
| Screening mammogram | $333 | 9 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $177 | 12 |
| Sedimentation rate (ESR) test | $19 | 12 |
| Semen analysis | $234 | 11 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin test | $53 | 8 |
| Shoulder arthroscopy | $1,000 | 4 |
| Shoulder replacement | $2,040 | 4 |
| Simple laceration repair (small, up to 2.5 cm) | $350 | 7 |
| Simple wound stitches | $350 | 7 |
| Sinus surgery (endoscopic) | — | 3 |
| Skin biopsy | — | 3 |
| Skin cancer lesion removal | $388 | 5 |
| Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy) | $152 | 5 |
| Skin tag removal | $388 | 5 |
| Small bowel resection | $881 | 3 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $438 | 11 |
| Speech therapy | $140 | 3 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | $2,104 | 6 |
| Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) | $2,100 | 6 |
| Spirometry (lung function test) | $402 | 10 |
| Spirometry with bronchodilator | $350 | 9 |
| Stomach removal (gastrectomy) | $1,140 | 3 |
| Strep throat test | $145 | 10 |
| Stress echocardiogram | $875 | 6 |
| Stress echocardiogram (complete) | $602 | 6 |
| Swallow study | $129 | 3 |
| T3 thyroid test | $58 | 12 |
| Testicle removal (orchiectomy) | $631 | 5 |
| Testosterone test | $106 | 12 |
| Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) | $1,164 | 5 |
| Thyroid test (TSH) | $69 | 12 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $195 | 12 |
| Thyroid uptake scan | $744 | 8 |
| Tonsillectomy | — | 3 |
| Total IgE allergy test | $50 | 12 |
| Total protein test | $88 | 11 |
| Tracheostomy | $299 | 4 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $3,563 | 7 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast | $4,550 | 7 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $279 | 11 |
| Trigger finger release | $786 | 5 |
| Trigger point injection | $2,100 | 7 |
| Trigger point injection (1-2 muscles) | $2,100 | 7 |
| Triglycerides test | $28 | 12 |
| Troponin (heart) test | $160 | 12 |
| Tubal ligation | $3,000 | 4 |
| Turbinate reduction | — | 3 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | $468 | 3 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) | $963 | 8 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $735 | 10 |
| Uric acid (gout) test | $20 | 12 |
| Urinalysis | $14 | 12 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $64 | 12 |
| Urine pregnancy test | $140 | 8 |
| Vaccine administration | $261 | 9 |
| Vaccine administration (each additional) | $19 | 4 |
| Varicocele repair | $403 | 4 |
| Varicose vein ablation | $2,100 | 6 |
| Vasectomy | $250 | 4 |
| Visual field test | $101 | 3 |
| Vitamin B12 test | $62 | 12 |
| Vitamin D test | $156 | 9 |
| Vitrectomy (eye) | $1,578 | 3 |
| Wart removal | $170 | 6 |
| Wound debridement | $350 | 9 |
| Wrist fracture repair | $857 | 3 |
| X-ray of the abdomen | $124 | 11 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $133 | 11 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $114 | 9 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $133 | 11 |
| X-ray of the facial bones | $80 | 12 |
| X-ray of the foot | $138 | 11 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $117 | 11 |
| X-ray of the hand | $128 | 11 |
| X-ray of the hip | $151 | 11 |
| X-ray of the hip (1 view) | $123 | 11 |
| X-ray of the hip (3 views) | $151 | 11 |
| X-ray of the hip (4 views) | $96 | 8 |
| X-ray of the knee | $133 | 11 |
| X-ray of the knee (2 views) | $133 | 11 |
| X-ray of the knee (3 views) | $124 | 10 |
| X-ray of the knee (4+ views) | $149 | 11 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $127 | 11 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) | $142 | 11 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) | $126 | 11 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $151 | 11 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $112 | 12 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) | $167 | 11 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) | $112 | 9 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $142 | 11 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) | $142 | 11 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $130 | 11 |
| X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) | $130 | 11 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $203 | 11 |
| X-ray of the ribs (2 views) | $133 | 11 |
| X-ray of the ribs (3 views) | $350 | 10 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $123 | 11 |
| X-ray of the skull | $112 | 12 |
| X-ray of the upper arm | $80 | 12 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $80 | 9 |
| Zinc blood test | $62 | 12 |
Source: hospitals' machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
