2026 Hospital Pricing Data
Hospital Price Comparison:
Same Procedure, Very Different Prices
Compare prices from 6,000+ hospitals. Find quality care at fair prices. Hospital charges vary wildly for the exact same procedure.
6,000+
US Hospitals Required to Report
2.2M+
Hospital Rates Indexed
Hospital Price Ranges by Procedure
See the dramatic price differences hospitals charge for common procedures.
| Procedure | Lowest | Average | Highest | Medicare Rate | Variation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD Assessment | $150 | $350 | $750 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Allergy Panel Blood | $100 | $300 | $600 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Allergy Skin Test | $150 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 5.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| ALT Liver Enzyme | $15 | $35 | $100 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Annual Physical Adult 40-64 | $175 | $350 | $550 | $0 | 3.14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Annual Physical Adult 65+ | $175 | $350 | $550 | $0 | 3.14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Arterial Doppler Lower Extremity | $150 | $400 | $900 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| AST Liver Enzyme | $15 | $35 | $100 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Birth Control Implant Insertion | $400 | $800 | $1,300 | $0 | 3.25x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Birth Control Implant Removal | $150 | $300 | $600 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Blood Draw (Venipuncture) | $5 | $25 | $75 | $3 | 15x | CMS CLFS 2024 |
| BMP Basic Metabolic Panel | $15 | $40 | $150 | $0 | 10x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen | $15 | $30 | $100 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| C-Section Cesarean Delivery | $8,000 | $18,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 4.38x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CA-125 Ovarian Cancer Marker | $50 | $120 | $350 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Cardiac Catheterization | $5,000 | $15,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Cardiac Stent Angioplasty | $20,000 | $40,000 | $80,000 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Cataract Surgery | $1,500 | $3,200 | $6,500 | $687 | 4.33x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| CEA Carcinoembryonic Antigen | $40 | $100 | $300 | $0 | 7.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Cervical Fusion | $20,000 | $45,000 | $90,000 | $0 | 4.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Chest X-Ray 2 Views | $40 | $120 | $350 | $26 | 8.75x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Chlamydia Test | $30 | $75 | $200 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Colonoscopy | $500 | $1,500 | $4,000 | $362 | 8x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Colonoscopy with Biopsy | $600 | $2,000 | $6,000 | $0 | 10x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal | $700 | $2,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 10x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Colposcopy | $200 | $450 | $900 | $0 | 4.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | $10 | $35 | $100 | $8 | 10x | CMS CLFS 2024 |
| Comprehensive Metabolic Panel | $15 | $45 | $150 | $11 | 10x | CMS CLFS 2024 |
| Coronary Angiography | $5,000 | $12,000 | $30,000 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Coronary Bypass CABG | $75,000 | $125,000 | $200,000 | $0 | 2.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Creatinine Blood | $15 | $30 | $100 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CRP C-Reactive Protein | $25 | $55 | $150 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CT Abdomen with Contrast | $250 | $700 | $3,200 | $0 | 12.8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CT Abdomen without Contrast | $200 | $550 | $2,800 | $0 | 14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CT Abdomen/Pelvis With Contrast | $250 | $800 | $2,200 | $218 | 8.8x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| CT Chest with Contrast | $250 | $650 | $3,200 | $0 | 12.8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CT Chest without Contrast | $200 | $500 | $2,800 | $0 | 14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CT Head with Contrast | $200 | $550 | $3,000 | $0 | 15x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CT Head without Contrast | $150 | $400 | $2,500 | $0 | 16.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| CT Pelvis without Contrast | $200 | $550 | $2,800 | $0 | 14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Cleaning Adult | $75 | $125 | $200 | $0 | 2.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Cleaning Child | $50 | $80 | $150 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Consultation | $50 | $100 | $200 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Crown Metal Porcelain | $750 | $1,100 | $1,800 | $0 | 2.4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Crown Porcelain | $800 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $0 | 2.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Exam Comprehensive | $50 | $100 | $200 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Exam Periodic | $30 | $60 | $150 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Filling Composite 1 Surface | $100 | $175 | $300 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Filling Composite 2 Surface | $125 | $225 | $400 | $0 | 3.2x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental Implant | $1,500 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 3.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental X-Ray Bitewings | $25 | $50 | $100 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Dental X-Ray Panoramic | $75 | $125 | $200 | $0 | 2.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| DEXA Bone Density Scan | $100 | $200 | $400 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Drug Screen Comprehensive | $75 | $175 | $500 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Drug Screen Urine | $50 | $125 | $350 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Echocardiogram Complete | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | $0 | 10x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Echocardiogram Transthoracic | $200 | $650 | $1,800 | $0 | 9x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Electrical Stimulation | $25 | $50 | $90 | $0 | 3.6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG) | $30 | $95 | $250 | $17 | 8.33x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Electrophysiology Study | $8,000 | $20,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 5.63x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| ESR Sedimentation Rate | $20 | $40 | $100 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Family Therapy With Patient | $125 | $200 | $350 | $0 | 2.8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Family Therapy Without Patient | $100 | $175 | $300 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Folic Acid | $25 | $55 | $175 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Gastric Bypass | $15,000 | $25,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Gastric Sleeve | $12,000 | $20,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 2.92x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| GFR Glomerular Filtration Rate | $20 | $45 | $150 | $0 | 7.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Glucose Blood Test | $10 | $25 | $100 | $0 | 10x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Gonorrhea Test | $30 | $75 | $200 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Group Therapy | $50 | $75 | $150 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Hemoglobin A1C | $20 | $50 | $200 | $0 | 10x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | $30 | $70 | $200 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Hepatitis C Antibody | $30 | $70 | $200 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| HIV Test | $35 | $85 | $250 | $0 | 7.14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Holter Monitor 24 Hour | $150 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 5.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Holter Monitor Extended | $200 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Implant Crown | $1,000 | $1,750 | $3,000 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair | $3,000 | $7,500 | $15,000 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Iron Panel Complete | $40 | $100 | $275 | $0 | 6.88x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Iron Serum | $20 | $45 | $125 | $0 | 6.25x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| IUD Insertion | $500 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| IUD Removal | $150 | $300 | $600 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Joint Injection | $100 | $350 | $800 | $73 | 8x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Knee Arthroscopy | $3,000 | $6,500 | $15,000 | $567 | 5x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Lap Band Surgery | $10,000 | $15,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 2.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy | $6,000 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | $3,500 | $8,500 | $18,000 | $720 | 5.14x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | $4,000 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 4.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Laparoscopic Hysterectomy | $12,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $0 | 4.17x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Laser Eye Surgery LASIK | $1,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 3.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Lipid Panel | $20 | $45 | $150 | $0 | 7.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Liver Function Panel | $25 | $60 | $200 | $0 | 8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Lumbar Discectomy | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Lumbar Fusion | $25,000 | $55,000 | $110,000 | $0 | 4.4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Mammogram Diagnostic Bilateral | $150 | $350 | $750 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Abdomen without Contrast | $350 | $800 | $4,000 | $0 | 11.43x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Brain without Contrast | $250 | $650 | $3,500 | $0 | 14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Brain Without/With Contrast | $400 | $1,400 | $3,500 | $289 | 8.75x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| MRI Cervical Spine without Contrast | $300 | $750 | $3,500 | $0 | 11.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Hip without Contrast | $300 | $700 | $3,500 | $0 | 11.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Knee with Contrast | $350 | $750 | $3,500 | $0 | 10x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Lower Extremity Without Contrast | $300 | $900 | $2,500 | $198 | 8.33x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| MRI Lumbar Spine with Contrast | $400 | $900 | $4,000 | $0 | 10x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Lumbar Spine without Contrast | $300 | $750 | $3,500 | $0 | 11.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Shoulder without Contrast | $250 | $650 | $3,200 | $0 | 12.8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| MRI Thoracic Spine without Contrast | $300 | $750 | $3,500 | $0 | 11.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Neuromuscular Re-education | $35 | $65 | $110 | $0 | 3.14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| New Patient Visit Level 3 | $100 | $200 | $450 | $110 | 4.5x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| New Patient Visit Level 4 | $150 | $325 | $650 | $167 | 4.33x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Night Guard | $200 | $400 | $700 | $0 | 3.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| OB Ultrasound First Trimester | $150 | $300 | $600 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Office Visit Level 3 | $75 | $150 | $350 | $92 | 4.67x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Office Visit Level 4 | $100 | $225 | $500 | $131 | 5x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Office Visit Level 5 | $150 | $350 | $750 | $178 | 5x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Office Visit New Patient Level 5 | $225 | $400 | $600 | $0 | 2.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Open Appendectomy | $8,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Open Cholecystectomy | $8,000 | $18,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 4.38x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Pacemaker Insertion | $15,000 | $35,000 | $75,000 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Pap Smear Test | $50 | $125 | $300 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| PET Scan Skull to Thigh | $1,500 | $3,500 | $8,000 | $0 | 5.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Physical Therapy Activities 15 Min | $35 | $65 | $110 | $0 | 3.14x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Physical Therapy Evaluation High | $125 | $225 | $400 | $0 | 3.2x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Physical Therapy Evaluation Low | $75 | $150 | $300 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Physical Therapy Evaluation Moderate | $100 | $175 | $350 | $0 | 3.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Physical Therapy Exercise 15 Min | $30 | $60 | $100 | $0 | 3.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Physical Therapy Manual 15 Min | $35 | $70 | $120 | $0 | 3.43x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Postpartum Care Visit | $100 | $200 | $400 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Pregnancy Test Blood HCG | $35 | $80 | $200 | $0 | 5.71x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Pregnancy Test Urine | $20 | $50 | $150 | $0 | 7.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Prenatal Care Follow Up | $100 | $175 | $300 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Prenatal Care Initial Visit | $150 | $300 | $500 | $0 | 3.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| PSA Prostate Specific Antigen | $30 | $70 | $200 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Psychiatric Evaluation | $200 | $400 | $700 | $0 | 3.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Psychiatric Evaluation with Medical | $250 | $450 | $800 | $0 | 3.2x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Psychological Testing | $200 | $500 | $1,200 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Psychotherapy 30 Minutes | $65 | $110 | $175 | $0 | 2.69x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Psychotherapy 45 Minutes | $85 | $150 | $250 | $0 | 2.94x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Psychotherapy 60 min | $80 | $200 | $400 | $113 | 5x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Psychotherapy Add-On 30 Minutes | $50 | $85 | $150 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| PT Prothrombin Time | $20 | $45 | $125 | $0 | 6.25x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| PTT Partial Thromboplastin Time | $20 | $45 | $125 | $0 | 6.25x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Root Canal Anterior | $500 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Root Canal Molar | $800 | $1,300 | $2,200 | $0 | 2.75x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Root Canal Premolar | $600 | $1,000 | $1,700 | $0 | 2.83x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Screening Mammography | $75 | $185 | $450 | $123 | 6x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Shoulder Arthroscopy Diagnostic | $3,000 | $7,500 | $15,000 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Shoulder Arthroscopy Rotator Cuff | $5,000 | $12,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Skin Biopsy | $100 | $250 | $600 | $87 | 6x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Specialist Consultation Level 1 | $150 | $275 | $500 | $0 | 3.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Specialist Consultation Level 2 | $200 | $350 | $600 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Specialist Consultation Level 3 | $250 | $425 | $700 | $0 | 2.8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| STD Panel Complete | $100 | $250 | $500 | $0 | 5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Stress Echocardiogram | $300 | $900 | $2,500 | $0 | 8.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Stress Test Exercise | $200 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | 7.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Stress Test with Imaging | $500 | $1,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Syphilis Test RPR | $25 | $55 | $150 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| T3 Triiodothyronine | $25 | $55 | $150 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| T4 Free Thyroxine | $25 | $55 | $150 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Teeth Whitening In-Office | $300 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | 3.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Telehealth Visit 11-20 Minutes | $75 | $100 | $150 | $0 | 2x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Telehealth Visit 21+ Minutes | $100 | $150 | $200 | $0 | 2x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Telehealth Visit 5-10 Minutes | $50 | $75 | $125 | $0 | 2.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Therapeutic Injection | $15 | $50 | $150 | $19 | 10x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Thyroid Panel Complete | $50 | $120 | $350 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Tooth Extraction Simple | $75 | $150 | $300 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Tooth Extraction Surgical | $200 | $350 | $600 | $0 | 3x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Total Abdominal Hysterectomy | $10,000 | $22,000 | $45,000 | $0 | 4.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Total Hip Replacement | $22,000 | $42,000 | $80,000 | $0 | 3.64x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Total Knee Replacement | $12,000 | $28,000 | $65,000 | $1,450 | 5.42x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Total Shoulder Replacement | $18,000 | $35,000 | $65,000 | $0 | 3.61x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Transvaginal Ultrasound | $150 | $350 | $700 | $0 | 4.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| TSH Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | $25 | $60 | $175 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Ultrasound Abdomen Complete | $150 | $350 | $800 | $0 | 5.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Ultrasound Carotid | $150 | $400 | $900 | $0 | 6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Ultrasound Pelvis Complete | $150 | $350 | $800 | $0 | 5.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Ultrasound Pregnancy | $150 | $300 | $700 | $0 | 4.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Ultrasound Therapy | $25 | $50 | $90 | $0 | 3.6x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Ultrasound Transvaginal | $150 | $350 | $700 | $0 | 4.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Umbilical Hernia Repair | $2,500 | $6,000 | $12,000 | $0 | 4.8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy | $600 | $2,200 | $5,000 | $0 | 8.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Upper Endoscopy With Biopsy | $400 | $1,200 | $3,000 | $285 | 7.5x | CMS MPFS 2024 |
| Urgent Care Visit Basic | $100 | $175 | $350 | $0 | 3.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Urgent Care Visit Moderate | $125 | $225 | $400 | $0 | 3.2x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Urinalysis | $8 | $30 | $75 | $4 | 9.38x | CMS CLFS 2024 |
| Urine Culture | $25 | $60 | $175 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Venous Doppler Lower Extremity | $150 | $400 | $800 | $0 | 5.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Vitamin B12 | $25 | $60 | $200 | $0 | 8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy | $30 | $75 | $250 | $0 | 8.33x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Well Child Visit 1-4 Years | $100 | $200 | $350 | $0 | 3.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Well Child Visit 12-17 Years | $125 | $225 | $400 | $0 | 3.2x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Well Child Visit 5-11 Years | $100 | $200 | $350 | $0 | 3.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Well Child Visit Infant | $100 | $200 | $350 | $0 | 3.5x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Well Woman Exam | $100 | $225 | $400 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Wheelchair Assessment | $100 | $200 | $400 | $0 | 4x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| Wisdom Tooth Removal Impacted | $250 | $450 | $800 | $0 | 3.2x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| X-Ray Ankle | $50 | $100 | $350 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| X-Ray Hand | $50 | $100 | $350 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| X-Ray Knee | $50 | $120 | $400 | $0 | 8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| X-Ray Shoulder | $50 | $120 | $400 | $0 | 8x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| X-Ray Spine Lumbar | $75 | $175 | $500 | $0 | 6.67x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
| X-Ray Wrist | $50 | $100 | $350 | $0 | 7x | National estimate 2025 (not a published rate) |
The last column says where each row comes from. Rows marked as editorial estimates are not hospital-published prices. Actual prices vary by location and facility.
Hospital Types & Pricing Levels
Where you go matters as much as what procedure you need.
Academic Medical Centers
Highest
Teaching hospitals with research programs
Pros:
- Complex case expertise
- Latest technology
- 24/7 specialists
Cons:
- Most expensive
- Long waits
- Teaching hospital variability
Large Health Systems
High
Regional hospital networks (HCA, Tenet, etc.)
Pros:
- Consistent quality
- Wide network
- Many locations
Cons:
- High prices
- Corporate overhead
- Less negotiation flexibility
Community Hospitals
Moderate
Local nonprofit hospitals
Pros:
- Lower prices
- Personal care
- Community focused
Cons:
- Limited services
- May lack specialists
- Smaller facilities
Surgery Centers (ASC)
Lowest
Outpatient ambulatory surgery centers
Pros:
- Lowest prices
- Efficient
- Specialized
Cons:
- Outpatient only
- No emergency backup
- Limited procedures
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