Procedures we track
Common procedures with prices collected from hospitals' published price files. Median cash price and typical insurance rate shown where hospitals publish them.
Imaging
MRI scan of the brain done without injected contrast dye.
Median cash $1,524 · 110 hospitals
MRI scan of the brain done before and after injected contrast dye.
Median cash $2,412 · 111 hospitals
MRI of the lower back, commonly ordered for back and leg pain.
Median cash $1,741 · 111 hospitals
MRI of the neck portion of the spine, without contrast dye.
Median cash $1,581 · 109 hospitals
MRI of one knee joint, often used to check ligaments and cartilage.
Median cash $1,678 · 109 hospitals
MRI of one shoulder joint, often used to check the rotator cuff.
Median cash $1,688 · 109 hospitals
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using injected contrast dye.
Median cash $2,418 · 114 hospitals
CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast dye, often used for kidney stones.
Median cash $2,022 · 114 hospitals
CT scan of the chest using injected contrast dye.
Median cash $1,432 · 114 hospitals
CT scan of the head without contrast dye, a first-line scan for head injury and stroke symptoms.
Median cash $1,074 · 114 hospitals
Routine screening mammogram of both breasts, including computer-aided detection.
Median cash $261 · 111 hospitals
Ultrasound of the heart showing chambers, valves and pumping function.
Median cash $1,463 · 113 hospitals
Complete ultrasound of the abdominal organs, including liver and gallbladder.
Median cash $656 · 115 hospitals
Ultrasound of the pelvis performed through the abdomen.
Median cash $566 · 115 hospitals
Two-view X-ray of the chest, one of the most common imaging studies.
Median cash $228 · 116 hospitals
Lab Tests
Blood panel covering kidney and liver function, electrolytes and blood sugar (14 tests).
Median cash $81.60 · 120 hospitals
Blood panel covering kidney function, electrolytes and blood sugar (8 tests).
Median cash $65.50 · 120 hospitals
Cholesterol panel: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides.
Median cash $84.56 · 120 hospitals
Complete blood count with differential, measuring red cells, white cells and platelets.
Median cash $56.16 · 120 hospitals
Blood test showing average blood sugar over the past two to three months.
Median cash $62.22 · 119 hospitals
Thyroid-stimulating hormone test, the standard first check of thyroid function.
Median cash $89.98 · 120 hospitals
Surgery & Procedures
Colonoscopy inspection of the colon without biopsy or polyp removal.
Median cash $2,104 · 90 hospitals
Colonoscopy with one or more biopsies taken through the scope.
Median cash $3,318 · 70 hospitals
Colonoscopy with a polyp removed using a snare.
Median cash $3,466 · 70 hospitals
Scope examination of the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine, with biopsy.
Median cash $2,701 · 86 hospitals
Scope examination of the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine without biopsy.
Median cash $2,074 · 90 hospitals
Removal of a cataract with an artificial lens implant, one eye.
Median cash $4,665 · 43 hospitals
Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder, the standard operation for gallstone disease.
Median cash $13,208 · 53 hospitals
Arthroscopic knee surgery including removal or repair of torn meniscus cartilage.
Median cash $7,325 · 65 hospitals
Open repair of a groin (inguinal) hernia in a patient aged 5 or older.
Median cash $7,600 · 79 hospitals
Replacement of the hip joint with a prosthesis. Hospitals often price this as a bundled inpatient stay instead.
Median cash $21,563 · 62 hospitals
Replacement of the knee joint with a prosthesis. Hospitals often price this as a bundled inpatient stay instead.
Median cash $25,760 · 62 hospitals
Heart & Diagnostics
Complete exercise stress test with ECG tracing, supervision and interpretation.
Median cash $433 · 24 hospitals
Myocardial perfusion imaging at rest and stress, using a radioactive tracer.
Median cash $2,812 · 107 hospitals
Overnight in-lab sleep study for sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
Median cash $2,409 · 72 hospitals
Overnight in-lab sleep study including CPAP titration.
Median cash $2,620 · 72 hospitals
Initial physical therapy evaluation, low complexity.
Median cash $196 · 116 hospitals
Emergency Care
Facility fee for a moderate-severity emergency department visit. Doctor fees and any tests are billed separately.
Median cash $569 · 114 hospitals
Facility fee for a high-severity emergency department visit. Doctor fees and any tests are billed separately.
Median cash $851 · 114 hospitals
Facility fee for the highest-severity emergency department visits. Doctor fees and any tests are billed separately.
Median cash $1,318 · 114 hospitals
Childbirth
Inpatient stay for a vaginal delivery without complications, priced as a bundled MS-DRG rate.
Median cash $5,589 · 64 hospitals
Inpatient stay for a cesarean delivery without complications, priced as a bundled MS-DRG rate.
Median cash $5,589 · 64 hospitals
Inpatient nursery stay for a normal newborn, priced as a bundled MS-DRG rate.
Median cash $9,526 · 64 hospitals