Ureteroscopy for kidney stone cost in Tampa, FL — inpatient
In Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for ureteroscopy with laser stone breaking and stent placement as an inpatient: from $6,630.05 to $6,630.05, with a median of $6,630.05. Across Florida, the median is $13,433.70 at 16 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL · (813) 844-7000 Hb 52356 Cysto/Uretero W/Lithotripsy &Indwell Stent Insrt | $6,630.05 | $18,943.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $6,630.05, median $6,630.05, highest $6,630.05.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $6,630.05 — 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.