Ureteroscopy for kidney stone cost in Portland, ME — inpatient
In Portland-South Portland, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for ureteroscopy with laser stone breaking and stent placement as an inpatient: from $589.20 to $589.20, with a median of $589.20. Across Maine, the median is $589.20 at 3 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 52356, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Hospital York, ME · (207) 351-2478 CYSTO/URETERO W/LITHOTRIPSY | $589.20 | $982.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $589.20, median $589.20, highest $589.20.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $589.20 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
In this procedure a thin scope is passed through the bladder into the ureter or kidney, and the stone is broken up with a laser; a temporary stent is placed to keep urine draining. It is done under anesthesia, usually as an outpatient.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery; the stent is part of the code, though it may be listed as a supply. The urologist, anesthesia, stone analysis and later stent removal are usually billed separately.