| Procedure | Cash (median) | Hospitals |
|---|
| 3D mammogram (tomosynthesis) | $457 | 3 |
| Abdominal fluid drain (paracentesis) | — | 3 |
| Abdominal ultrasound | $4,244 | 3 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (complete) | $4,686 | 3 |
| Abdominal ultrasound (limited) | $3,802 | 3 |
| Abscess drainage (complex or multiple) | — | 3 |
| Abscess drainage (simple) | — | 3 |
| Abscess incision and drainage | — | 3 |
| Achilles tendon repair | — | 3 |
| ACL knee reconstruction | — | 3 |
| Acupuncture | — | 3 |
| Acupuncture (each additional) | — | 3 |
| Adenoid removal (adenoidectomy) | — | 3 |
| Aldosterone test | $24 | 3 |
| Alkaline phosphatase test | $303 | 3 |
| Allergy patch testing | — | 3 |
| Allergy shots | — | 3 |
| Allergy testing | — | 3 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test | $193 | 3 |
| Ammonia blood test | $623 | 3 |
| Amniocentesis | — | 3 |
| Anal fistula repair | — | 3 |
| Ankle fracture repair | — | 3 |
| Ankle replacement | — | 3 |
| Annual physical (established patient) | — | 3 |
| Annual physical (new patient) | — | 3 |
| Anoscopy | — | 3 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test | $218 | 3 |
| Aortic aneurysm repair (AAA) | — | 3 |
| Aortic valve replacement | — | 3 |
| Arterial blood gas (ABG) | $1,087 | 3 |
| Barium swallow study | $3,191 | 3 |
| Bartholin cyst removal | — | 3 |
| Benign skin lesion removal | — | 3 |
| Bladder function test (urodynamics) | — | 3 |
| Bladder scope (cystoscopy) | — | 3 |
| Bladder tumor removal (TURBT) | — | 3 |
| Blood crossmatch | $345 | 3 |
| Blood transfusion | $4,298 | 3 |
| Blood type and screen | $351 | 3 |
| Blood type test | $214 | 3 |
| Blood type test (ABO group) | $214 | 3 |
| Blood type test (Rh/D antigen) | $244 | 3 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) | $2,265 | 3 |
| Bone marrow biopsy | — | 3 |
| Bone scan (nuclear) | $9,581 | 3 |
| Botox for migraine | — | 3 |
| Brain shunt (VP shunt) | — | 3 |
| Breast biopsy | — | 3 |
| Breast MRI | $12,396 | 3 |
| Breast MRI without contrast | $12,396 | 3 |
| Breast reconstruction | — | 3 |
| Breast reduction | — | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound | $2,481 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound (complete) | $2,481 | 3 |
| Breast ultrasound (limited) | $2,481 | 3 |
| Breathing tube insertion (intubation) | — | 3 |
| Bronchoscopy | — | 3 |
| Bunion surgery (bunionectomy) | — | 3 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (medium) | — | 3 |
| Burn dressing and debridement (small) | — | 3 |
| Burn treatment | — | 3 |
| CA 19-9 tumor marker test | $414 | 3 |
| CA-125 ovarian marker test | $414 | 3 |
| Capsule endoscopy | $7,140 | 3 |
| Cardiac ablation | $120,110 | 3 |
| Cardiac catheterization | — | 3 |
| Cardiac event monitor | — | 3 |
| Cardiac MRI | $2,507 | 3 |
| Cardiac MRI without contrast | $3,654 | 3 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $879 | 3 |
| Cardioversion | $6,287 | 3 |
| Carotid artery surgery | — | 3 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound | $6,237 | 3 |
| Carpal tunnel release | — | 3 |
| Cataract surgery | — | 3 |
| CEA tumor marker test | $506 | 3 |
| Celiac disease test | — | 3 |
| Central line placement | — | 3 |
| Cervical cerclage | — | 3 |
| Cervical LEEP procedure | — | 3 |
| Cesarean section (C-section) | — | 4 |
| Chalazion (eyelid cyst) removal | — | 3 |
| Chemotherapy infusion | $1,152 | 3 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (each additional) | $338 | 3 |
| Chemotherapy infusion (first hour) | $1,965 | 3 |
| Chest fluid drain (thoracentesis) | — | 3 |
| Chest tube insertion | — | 3 |
| Chest X-ray | $1,770 | 3 |
| Chest X-ray (1 view) | $1,474 | 3 |
| Chest X-ray (2 views) | $1,770 | 3 |
| Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine | — | 3 |
| Chiropractic adjustment | — | 3 |
| Circumcision | — | 3 |
| Colon resection (colectomy) | — | 3 |
| Colonoscopy | — | 3 |
| Colostomy | — | 3 |
| Colposcopy | — | 3 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) (complete) | — | 3 |
| Complex wound repair | — | 3 |
| Comprehensive eye exam | — | 3 |
| Contact lens fitting | — | 3 |
| Continuous glucose monitor setup | — | 3 |
| Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) | — | 3 |
| Copper blood test | $10 | 3 |
| Corneal transplant | — | 3 |
| Coronary artery bypass (CABG) | — | 4 |
| Coronary CT angiography | $6,060 | 3 |
| COVID-19 PCR test | $62 | 3 |
| CPAP titration study | $915 | 3 |
| Craniotomy (brain surgery) | — | 3 |
| CT angiography of the head | $16,891 | 3 |
| CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) | — | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen | $15,013 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis | $15,409 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast | $17,715 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast | $15,409 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast | $14,681 | 3 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with and without contrast | $14,766 | 3 |
| CT scan of the arm with contrast | $14,913 | 3 |
| CT scan of the chest with and without contrast | $16,778 | 3 |
| CT scan of the leg | $13,101 | 3 |
| CT scan of the leg with contrast | $2,192 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $14,662 | 3 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $13,449 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck | $13,990 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) | $13,449 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $17,414 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $13,449 | 3 |
| CT scan of the neck with and without contrast | $13,990 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis | $13,127 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with and without contrast | $11,297 | 3 |
| CT scan of the pelvis with contrast | $14,360 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses | $3,462 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with and without contrast | $3,462 | 3 |
| CT scan of the sinuses with contrast | $2,955 | 3 |
| Defibrillator (ICD) implant | — | 3 |
| Developmental screening (child) | — | 3 |
| DHEA-sulfate test | $451 | 3 |
| Diagnostic mammogram | $1,366 | 3 |
| Dialysis fistula creation | — | 3 |
| Dilation and curettage (D&C) | — | 3 |
| Droopy eyelid repair (ptosis) | — | 3 |
| Drug screen (urine) | $957 | 3 |
| Ear pressure test (tympanometry) | — | 3 |
| Ear tubes (myringotomy) | — | 3 |
| Eardrum repair (tympanoplasty) | — | 3 |
| Echocardiogram | $6,362 | 3 |
| Echocardiogram with and without contrast | $2,479 | 3 |
| Echocardiogram without contrast | $6,362 | 3 |
| EEG (awake and asleep) | $5,056 | 3 |
| EKG / ECG (tracing only) | $1,289 | 3 |
| Elbow replacement | — | 3 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG) | $1,289 | 3 |
| Electroencephalogram (EEG) | $5,056 | 3 |
| Electromyography (EMG) | $2,894 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 1) | $1,554 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 2) | $2,790 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 3) | $5,928 | 3 |
| Emergency department visit (level 4) | $8,267 | 3 |
| Endometrial biopsy | — | 3 |
| Epidural steroid injection | — | 3 |
| ERCP (bile duct endoscopy) | — | 3 |
| Esophageal dilation | — | 3 |
| Esophageal variceal banding | — | 3 |
| Estradiol (estrogen) test | $289 | 3 |
| Eye refraction (glasses prescription) | — | 3 |
| Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) | — | 3 |
| Facet joint injection (spine) | — | 3 |
| Fallopian tube X-ray (HSG) | $3,656 | 3 |
| Family therapy session | $1,158 | 3 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test | $19 | 3 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (guaiac, gFOBT) | $19 | 3 |
| Fecal occult blood (stool) test (immunochemical, FIT) | — | 3 |
| Feeding tube (PEG) placement | — | 3 |
| Femoral hernia repair | — | 3 |
| Ferritin (iron) test | $164 | 3 |
| Fibroid removal (myomectomy) | — | 3 |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy | — | 3 |
| Flu vaccine | $67 | 3 |
| Folate (folic acid) test | $301 | 3 |
| Foreign body removal (skin) | — | 3 |
| Free T4 thyroid test | $571 | 3 |
| FSH hormone test | $375 | 3 |
| Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) | — | 3 |
| Gallbladder scan (HIDA) | $2,946 | 3 |
| Ganglion cyst removal | — | 3 |
| Glaucoma surgery | — | 3 |
| Group therapy session | $623 | 3 |
| H. pylori test | — | 3 |
| Hammertoe repair | — | 3 |
| Hearing test (audiometry) | — | 3 |
| Hemodialysis | — | 3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c (diabetes test) | $364 | 3 |
| Hemorrhoid removal | — | 3 |
| Hepatitis A vaccine | $247 | 3 |
| Hepatitis B test | $210 | 3 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine | $307 | 3 |
| Hepatitis C test | $284 | 3 |
| Hip arthroscopy | — | 3 |
| Hip fracture repair | — | 3 |
| Hip replacement | — | 3 |
| HIV test | $200 | 3 |
| HIV test (antibody) | $150 | 3 |
| HIV test (antigen/antibody combo) | $200 | 3 |
| Holter heart monitor | $2,507 | 3 |
| Home sleep apnea test | — | 3 |
| HPV vaccine | — | 3 |
| Hydrocele repair | — | 3 |
| Hysterectomy | — | 3 |
| Hysteroscopy | — | 3 |
| Ileostomy | — | 3 |
| Incisional hernia repair | — | 3 |
| Inguinal hernia repair | — | 3 |
| Iron blood test | $268 | 3 |
| IUD insertion | — | 3 |
| IUD removal | — | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy | $910 | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy (each additional) | $910 | 3 |
| IV infusion therapy (initial) | $910 | 3 |
| IVC filter placement | — | 3 |
| Joint aspiration (small/intermediate) | — | 3 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (mid-size joint) | — | 3 |
| Joint aspiration or injection (small joint) | — | 3 |
| Kidney biopsy | — | 3 |
| Kidney removal (nephrectomy) | — | 3 |
| Kidney scan (nuclear) | $2,965 | 3 |
| Kidney stone shock-wave (lithotripsy) | — | 3 |
| Kidney ultrasound | $3,907 | 3 |
| Kidney ultrasound (limited) | $3,874 | 3 |
| Knee arthroscopy | — | 3 |
| Knee joint injection | — | 3 |
| Knee replacement | — | 4 |
| Lactate test | $178 | 3 |
| Laminectomy (spine) | — | 3 |
| Laryngoscopy | — | 3 |
| LDL cholesterol test | — | 3 |
| Leg artery angiogram | $16,944 | 3 |
| Leg artery angioplasty | — | 3 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) | $7,333 | 3 |
| Leg vein ultrasound (Doppler) (limited) | $4,765 | 3 |
| LH hormone test | $375 | 3 |
| Liver biopsy | — | 3 |
| Lower back (lumbar) spinal fusion | — | 3 |
| Lumbar discectomy | — | 3 |
| Lumpectomy (breast) | — | 3 |
| Lung scan (V/Q) | $3,176 | 3 |
| Mastectomy | — | 3 |
| Mastoidectomy | — | 3 |
| Meniscus repair (knee) | — | 3 |
| MMR vaccine | $226 | 3 |
| Mohs skin cancer surgery | — | 3 |
| MRA of the brain | $11,364 | 3 |
| MRA of the brain with contrast | $11,364 | 3 |
| MRA of the brain without contrast | $11,728 | 3 |
| MRA of the neck | $12,231 | 3 |
| MRA of the neck with contrast | $12,231 | 3 |
| MRA of the neck without contrast | $12,748 | 3 |
| MRI of the abdomen | $17,208 | 3 |
| MRI of the abdomen with contrast | $17,208 | 3 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast | $16,348 | 3 |
| MRI of the ankle | $14,758 | 3 |
| MRI of the ankle with contrast | $13,133 | 3 |
| MRI of the ankle without contrast | $14,758 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain | $17,728 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain with contrast | $18,013 | 3 |
| MRI of the brain without contrast | $14,234 | 3 |
| MRI of the chest | $15,341 | 3 |
| MRI of the chest with contrast | $15,341 | 3 |
| MRI of the chest without contrast | $15,719 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee | $14,227 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee with contrast | $14,227 | 3 |
| MRI of the knee without contrast | $13,585 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $19,572 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) with contrast | $20,196 | 3 |
| MRI of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast | $13,530 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $19,698 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with and without contrast | $21,305 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) with contrast | $19,698 | 3 |
| MRI of the mid-back (thoracic spine) without contrast | $13,644 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) | $17,907 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with and without contrast | $18,705 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) with contrast | $17,907 | 3 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without contrast | $14,562 | 3 |
| MRI of the pelvis | $13,596 | 3 |
| MRI of the pelvis with contrast | $12,098 | 3 |
| MRI of the pelvis without contrast | $13,596 | 3 |
| MRI of the shoulder | $13,133 | 3 |
| MRI of the shoulder with contrast | $13,133 | 3 |
| MRI of the shoulder without contrast | $12,390 | 3 |
| MRI of the wrist | $13,133 | 3 |
| MRI of the wrist with contrast | $13,133 | 3 |
| MRI of the wrist without contrast | $12,498 | 3 |
| Nebulizer breathing treatment | $1,212 | 3 |
| Neck (cervical) spinal fusion | — | 3 |
| Nerve conduction study | $402 | 3 |
| Nuchal translucency ultrasound | $1,697 | 3 |
| Nuclear cardiac stress test | $6,622 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation | $900 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $1,109 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (low complexity) | $692 | 3 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $900 | 3 |
| Orthopedic hardware removal | — | 3 |
| Ovarian cyst removal | — | 3 |
| Ovary removal (oophorectomy) | — | 3 |
| Pacemaker insertion | — | 4 |
| Pap smear (cervical screening) | $30 | 4 |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) test | $539 | 3 |
| Parathyroid removal | — | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | $1,407 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (complete) | $3,645 | 3 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (limited) | $1,407 | 3 |
| PET scan | $14,609 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation | $900 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) | $1,109 | 3 |
| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) | $900 | 3 |
| Pilonidal cyst removal | — | 3 |
| Pneumonia vaccine | $278 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | $2,788 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (first trimester) | $724 | 3 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound (second or third trimester) | $4,852 | 3 |
| Procalcitonin test | $109 | 3 |
| Prolactin test | $389 | 3 |
| Prostate biopsy | — | 3 |
| Prostate removal (prostatectomy) | — | 3 |
| Prostate surgery (TURP) | — | 3 |
| Prostate test (PSA) | $535 | 3 |
| Psychiatric evaluation | — | 3 |
| Psychotherapy session | $1,035 | 3 |
| Pterygium removal (eye) | — | 3 |
| Pulmonary rehabilitation | $617 | 3 |
| Radiofrequency nerve ablation | — | 3 |
| Retina scan (OCT) | — | 3 |
| Retinal (fundus) photography | — | 3 |
| Retinal detachment repair | — | 3 |
| Rotator cuff repair | — | 3 |
| Routine eye exam | — | 3 |
| RSV vaccine | — | 3 |
| Sacroiliac joint injection | — | 3 |
| Screening colonoscopy | — | 4 |
| Screening mammogram | $1,227 | 3 |
| Scrotal ultrasound | $4,014 | 3 |
| Semen analysis | — | 3 |
| Septoplasty (deviated septum) | — | 3 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin test | — | 3 |
| Shingles vaccine | — | 3 |
| Shoulder arthroscopy | — | 3 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | 3 |
| Simple laceration repair (small, up to 2.5 cm) | — | 3 |
| Simple wound stitches | — | 3 |
| Sinus surgery (endoscopic) | — | 3 |
| Skin biopsy | — | 3 |
| Skin biopsy (punch) | — | 3 |
| Skin cancer lesion removal | — | 3 |
| Skin graft | — | 3 |
| Skin lesion freezing (cryotherapy) | — | 3 |
| Skin tag removal | — | 3 |
| Sleep study (polysomnography) | — | 3 |
| Small bowel resection | — | 3 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | $615 | 3 |
| Speech therapy | $852 | 3 |
| Spinal cord stimulator | — | 3 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture) | — | 3 |
| Spine fracture repair (kyphoplasty) | — | 3 |
| Spirometry (lung function test) | $1,615 | 3 |
| Spirometry with bronchodilator | $4,372 | 3 |
| Spleen removal (splenectomy) | — | 3 |
| Stomach removal (gastrectomy) | — | 3 |
| Strabismus (eye muscle) surgery | — | 3 |
| Stress echocardiogram | $9,086 | 3 |
| Stress echocardiogram (complete) | $9,086 | 3 |
| Swallow study | $1,544 | 3 |
| T3 thyroid test | $289 | 3 |
| Tdap (tetanus) vaccine | $183 | 3 |
| Testicle removal (orchiectomy) | — | 3 |
| Testosterone test | $513 | 3 |
| Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) | — | 3 |
| Thyroid ultrasound | $3,284 | 3 |
| Thyroid uptake scan | $2,229 | 3 |
| Tilt table test | $8,709 | 3 |
| Tonsillectomy | — | 3 |
| Total IgE allergy test | $337 | 3 |
| Tracheostomy | — | 3 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) | $10,688 | 3 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with and without contrast | $10,688 | 3 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound | $3,151 | 3 |
| Trigger finger release | — | 3 |
| Trigger point injection | — | 3 |
| Trigger point injection (1-2 muscles) | — | 3 |
| Tubal ligation | — | 3 |
| Turbinate reduction | — | 3 |
| Turning a breech baby (version) | — | 3 |
| Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow) | — | 3 |
| Umbilical hernia repair | — | 3 |
| Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) | — | 3 |
| Upper GI series (barium) | $2,917 | 3 |
| Ureteral stent placement | — | 3 |
| Ureteroscopy (stone removal) | — | 3 |
| Urine microalbumin test | $404 | 3 |
| UV light therapy (skin) | — | 3 |
| Vaginal delivery | — | 4 |
| Varicocele repair | — | 3 |
| Varicose vein ablation | — | 3 |
| Vasectomy | — | 3 |
| Visual field test | — | 3 |
| Vitamin D test | $29 | 3 |
| Vitrectomy (eye) | — | 3 |
| Vocal cord injection | — | 3 |
| Wart removal | — | 3 |
| Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery | — | 4 |
| Well-child visit | — | 3 |
| Whipple procedure (pancreas) | — | 3 |
| Wound debridement | — | 3 |
| Wrist fracture repair | — | 3 |
| X-ray of the ankle | $1,981 | 3 |
| X-ray of the collarbone | $2,320 | 3 |
| X-ray of the elbow | $1,596 | 3 |
| X-ray of the foot | $1,952 | 3 |
| X-ray of the forearm | $1,998 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hand | $1,944 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip | $2,266 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip (1 view) | $1,849 | 3 |
| X-ray of the hip (3 views) | $2,266 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee | $1,950 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (2 views) | $1,632 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (3 views) | $1,693 | 3 |
| X-ray of the knee (4+ views) | $1,950 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) | $2,947 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (2 views) | $2,231 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine) (4+ views) | $3,662 | 3 |
| X-ray of the lower leg | $1,951 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) | $2,487 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (2 views) | $2,006 | 3 |
| X-ray of the mid-back (thoracic spine) (3 views) | $2,968 | 3 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) | $2,726 | 3 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine) (3 views) | $2,706 | 3 |
| X-ray of the pelvis | $1,741 | 3 |
| X-ray of the pelvis (1 view) | $1,981 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs | $2,382 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs (2 views) | $1,963 | 3 |
| X-ray of the ribs (3 views) | $2,801 | 3 |
| X-ray of the shoulder | $2,696 | 3 |
| X-ray of the skull | $2,782 | 3 |
| X-ray of the thigh bone | — | 3 |
| X-ray of the wrist | $2,423 | 3 |
| YAG laser capsulotomy (eye) | — | 3 |
| Zinc blood test | $6 | 3 |
Source: hospitals' machine-readable price files (45 CFR §180). Estimates — confirm with the hospital.
