Tooth extraction cost in Boston, MA — inpatient
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for simple extraction of a tooth or exposed root that is above the gum as an inpatient: from $378.45 to $378.45, with a median of $378.45. Across Massachusetts, the median is $1,684.73 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code D7140, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA · (617) 638-8000 HC Extract - Erupt/Exposed | $378.45 | $841.00 | $302.76–$3,834.61 | 55% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $378.45, median $378.45, highest $378.45.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $378.45 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This is a simple extraction of a tooth that has come through the gum, or of an exposed root, using instruments to loosen and lift it out. It is used for teeth that are badly decayed, broken or loose.
What the price covers
The fee usually covers the extraction, local anesthesia and routine follow-up care. The exam, X-rays and any sedation are billed under their own codes.