Hospital Procedure Prices
Compare cash prices for common surgeries, imaging, and lab tests across thousands of US hospitals. All prices come directly from official hospital price transparency filings required by CMS federal law.
Orthopedic Procedures
Joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery prices vary dramatically — often 3–10× between facilities in the same city. Comparing cash prices before scheduling can save thousands.
Total Knee Replacement
CPT 27447
$32.63
Lowest
$11,358.06
Median
$70,703.09
Highest
169 hospitals reporting
Total Hip Replacement
CPT 27130
$629.5
Lowest
$9,161.6
Median
$85,341.82
Highest
154 hospitals reporting
Knee Arthroscopy / Meniscectomy
CPT 29881
$75.81
Lowest
$5,148
Median
$47,560.89
Highest
179 hospitals reporting
Shoulder Arthroscopy
CPT 29826
$39.49
Lowest
$4,035.2
Median
$120,818.61
Highest
156 hospitals reporting
Spine Procedures
Spinal procedures are among the most expensive in medicine. Prices vary enormously based on facility type, geographic market, and surgeon.
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
CPT 22612
$149.9
Lowest
$14,331.2
Median
$100,603.25
Highest
108 hospitals reporting
Digestive Procedures
GI procedures like colonoscopies and gallbladder removal are commonly performed and well-suited for price shopping at ambulatory surgery centers.
Colonoscopy (Screening)
CPT 45378
$43.88
Lowest
$2,080
Median
$17,552.31
Highest
340 hospitals reporting
Gallbladder Removal
CPT 47562
$39.76
Lowest
$6,840.75
Median
$68,976.61
Highest
212 hospitals reporting
Appendectomy
CPT 44950
$192.5
Lowest
$5,824
Median
$53,117.7
Highest
115 hospitals reporting
Inguinal Hernia Repair
CPT 49505
$16.46
Lowest
$7,389.2
Median
$41,142.09
Highest
250 hospitals reporting
Eye Procedures
Cataract surgery is one of the most common outpatient procedures. ASC prices are often 40–60% lower than hospital outpatient rates.
Cataract Surgery
CPT 66984
$81.98
Lowest
$5,044
Median
$40,711.1
Highest
170 hospitals reporting
Maternity Procedures
Delivery costs vary widely by hospital. Knowing your facility's prices can help you plan financially for one of life's biggest moments.
Vaginal Delivery
CPT 59400
$1,291.5
Lowest
$5,269.85
Median
$14,464
Highest
64 hospitals reporting
C-Section (Cesarean Delivery)
CPT 59510
$759.38
Lowest
$5,432
Median
$38,429.09
Highest
53 hospitals reporting
Cardiac Procedures
Cardiac procedures require specialized facilities, but prices still vary substantially within markets.
Cardiac Catheterization
CPT 93458
$296.4
Lowest
$14,360
Median
$51,202.5
Highest
430 hospitals reporting
Imaging Procedures
MRI and CT scan prices vary enormously — often 5–10× between a hospital outpatient department and a standalone imaging center.
MRI — Knee
CPT 73721
$70.5
Lowest
$2,533
Median
$17,477
Highest
618 hospitals reporting
CT Scan — Abdomen & Pelvis
CPT 74177
$27
Lowest
$4,563.93
Median
$41,714.09
Highest
671 hospitals reporting
CT Scan — Chest
CPT 71250
$16.05
Lowest
$2,054.4
Median
$20,852.26
Highest
661 hospitals reporting
MRI — Brain with Contrast
CPT 70553
$14.95
Lowest
$3,707.53
Median
$21,274.84
Highest
670 hospitals reporting
Lab Procedures
Lab test prices vary significantly. Many direct-pay lab services offer pricing 70–90% below hospital rates for routine blood work.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
CPT 80053
$7
Lowest
$215.5
Median
$4,815
Highest
674 hospitals reporting
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
CPT 85025
$3.5
Lowest
$105
Median
$681
Highest
595 hospitals reporting
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
CPT 84443
$3
Lowest
$138.19
Median
$3,440.78
Highest
667 hospitals reporting
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