Hospital cash prices in District of Columbia
5 hospitals in District of Columbia publish cash prices for 450 common procedures listed here; for 415 of them you can compare two or more hospitals. Pick a procedure to see every hospital's price in the state, cheapest first.
Collected Sep 29, 2026 Each price links to its source file
Scans and imaging
| Procedure | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal CT scan without and with contrast code 74170 | 3 | $1,871.58 | $2,281.00 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 2 views code 74019 | 3 | $418.11 | $484.63 |
| Ankle X-ray, complete, 3 or more views code 73610 | 3 | $301.03 | $353.00 |
| Ankle-brachial index (ABI), blood pressure test for leg arteries code 93922 | 2 | $379.21 | $503.40 |
| Arm CT scan without contrast (shoulder to hand, any part) code 73200 | 3 | $1,139.50 | $1,304.31 |
| Barium swallow (esophagus X-ray with contrast) code 74220 | 3 | $424.00 | $479.63 |
| Bone scan, whole body (nuclear medicine) code 78306 | 3 | $1,349.95 | $1,570.71 |
| Breast ultrasound, complete, one breast code 76641 | 3 | $451.63 | $546.92 |
| Breast ultrasound, limited (one breast or one area) code 76642 | 3 | $451.63 | $457.40 |
| CT angiography (CTA) of the abdomen and pelvis code 74174 | 2 | $2,722.00 | $3,448.95 |
| CT angiography (CTA) of the head code 70496 | 3 | $1,699.00 | $2,024.83 |
| CT angiography (CTA) of the neck code 70498 | 3 | $1,780.19 | $2,483.72 |
| CT angiography of the chest (CTA), for blood clots in the lungs code 71275 | 3 | $1,926.00 | $2,204.05 |
| CT angiography of the heart arteries with contrast dye (coronary CTA), including calcium score code 75574 | 3 | $1,319.16 | $1,604.96 |
| CT of the heart without contrast dye to measure coronary calcium code 75571 | 2 | $320.83 | $379.56 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, no contrast dye code 74176 | 3 | $1,677.00 | $1,698.63 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, with contrast dye code 74177 | 3 | $2,298.50 | $3,223.68 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without and then with contrast dye code 74178 | 3 | $2,598.26 | $2,816.50 |
| CT scan of the abdomen with contrast code 74160 | 3 | $1,485.36 | $2,356.50 |
| CT scan of the abdomen without contrast code 74150 | 3 | $1,188.30 | $1,804.53 |
| CT scan of the face and sinuses, no contrast dye code 70486 | 3 | $1,323.44 | $1,431.50 |
| CT scan of the head or brain, no contrast dye code 70450 | 3 | $1,372.20 | $1,382.50 |
| CT scan of the head with contrast code 70460 | 3 | $1,257.43 | $1,543.50 |
| CT scan of the head without and with contrast code 70470 | 3 | $1,526.88 | $2,461.50 |
| CT scan of the lower back (lumbar spine) without contrast code 72131 | 3 | $1,225.50 | $1,777.91 |
| CT scan of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye code 72125 | 3 | $1,517.50 | $1,711.90 |
| CT scan of the pelvis, with contrast dye code 72193 | 3 | $1,399.50 | $2,159.08 |
| Carotid artery ultrasound (duplex), both sides of the neck code 93880 | 2 | $1,163.00 | $1,279.86 |
| Chest CT scan without and with contrast code 71270 | 3 | $2,370.91 | $2,527.50 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views code 71046 | 3 | $283.50 | $437.57 |
| Chest X-ray, single view code 71045 | 3 | $243.50 | $413.09 |
| Collarbone (clavicle) X-ray, complete code 73000 | 3 | $278.61 | $292.19 |
| Complete ultrasound of the back of the abdomen, such as both kidneys code 76770 | 3 | $534.75 | $677.50 |
| DEXA bone density scan of the hip, pelvis or spine code 77080 | 3 | $248.92 | $548.50 |
| DEXA bone density scan of the wrist, heel or finger (peripheral) code 77081 | 2 | $183.99 | $274.68 |
| Detailed fetal anatomy ultrasound, through the belly, one baby code 76811 | 3 | $642.79 | $694.50 |
| Diagnostic CT scan of the chest, no contrast dye code 71250 | 3 | $1,431.50 | $1,465.65 |
| Diagnostic CT scan of the chest, with contrast dye code 71260 | 3 | $1,751.50 | $2,130.21 |
| Diagnostic mammogram, one breast code 77065 | 2 | $411.91 | $415.35 |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg arteries, both legs code 93925 | 2 | $812.20 | $887.41 |
| Duplex ultrasound of the leg veins, both legs code 93970 | 1 | $713.95 | $713.95 |
| Echocardiogram through the chest wall, complete, with Doppler code 93306 | 3 | $1,799.50 | $1,865.74 |
| Elbow X-ray, 2 views code 73070 | 3 | $254.84 | $278.61 |
| Elbow X-ray, complete, 3 or more views code 73080 | 3 | $328.29 | $329.50 |
| Eye socket (orbit) CT scan without contrast code 70480 | 3 | $1,164.48 | $1,431.50 |
| Facial bones X-ray, complete, 3 or more views code 70150 | 3 | $372.31 | $475.35 |
| Forearm X-ray (radius and ulna), 2 views code 73090 | 3 | $278.61 | $291.50 |
| HIDA scan: nuclear imaging of the liver, bile ducts and gallbladder code 78226 | 3 | $1,679.50 | $1,865.33 |
| Hand X-ray, 2 views code 73120 | 3 | $278.61 | $326.50 |
| Heel bone (calcaneus) X-ray, 2 or more views code 73650 | 3 | $205.93 | $306.01 |
| Home sleep apnea test, unattended, recording breathing and oxygen code 95806 | 1 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| In-lab sleep study with CPAP or bilevel titration, age 6 and older code 95811 | 1 | $6,663.00 | $6,663.00 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views code 73562 | 3 | $256.34 | $323.14 |
| Knee X-ray, complete, 4 or more views code 73564 | 3 | $301.03 | $424.50 |
| Leg CT scan without contrast (hip to foot, any part) code 73700 | 3 | $1,160.58 | $1,431.50 |
| Limited abdominal ultrasound of one organ or area, such as the gallbladder code 76705 | 3 | $366.59 | $623.20 |
| Limited ultrasound of an arm or leg (non-vascular) code 76882 | 3 | $305.30 | $358.31 |
| Low-dose CT of the chest for lung cancer screening, no contrast dye code 71271 | 2 | $1,465.65 | $1,495.78 |
| Lower leg X-ray (tibia and fibula), 2 views code 73590 | 3 | $205.93 | $315.26 |
| MR angiography (MRA) of the head without contrast code 70544 | 3 | $1,417.00 | $1,450.12 |
| MRI of both breasts, without and then with contrast dye code 77049 | 2 | $2,451.94 | $2,629.99 |
| MRI of knee or other lower-limb joint, no contrast dye code 73721 | 3 | $1,584.35 | $1,908.78 |
| MRI of knee or other lower-limb joint, without and then with contrast dye code 73723 | 3 | $2,637.64 | $2,786.93 |
| MRI of the abdomen without contrast code 74181 | 3 | $1,683.39 | $2,032.50 |
| MRI of the abdomen, without and then with contrast dye code 74183 | 3 | $2,723.14 | $2,828.00 |
| MRI of the brain, no contrast dye code 70551 | 3 | $1,769.57 | $2,080.50 |
| MRI of the brain, with and without contrast dye code 70553 | 3 | $2,525.13 | $3,267.00 |
| MRI of the lower back, no contrast dye code 72148 | 3 | $1,795.66 | $2,013.00 |
| MRI of the lower back, without and then with contrast dye code 72158 | 3 | $3,052.11 | $3,211.00 |
| MRI of the mid back (thoracic spine), no contrast dye code 72146 | 3 | $1,776.94 | $1,953.00 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine) without and with contrast code 72156 | 3 | $2,994.20 | $3,855.74 |
| MRI of the neck (cervical spine), no contrast dye code 72141 | 3 | $1,768.73 | $2,030.00 |
| MRI of the pelvis without and with contrast code 72197 | 3 | $2,828.00 | $3,288.73 |
| MRI of the pelvis, no contrast dye code 72195 | 3 | $1,782.33 | $2,166.50 |
| MRI of the shoulder, elbow or wrist joint, no contrast dye code 73221 | 3 | $1,841.65 | $2,183.50 |
| Neck (cervical spine) X-ray, 4 or 5 views code 72050 | 3 | $457.00 | $492.84 |
| Neck soft tissue CT scan with contrast code 70491 | 3 | $1,223.96 | $1,639.00 |
| Neck soft tissue CT scan without contrast code 70490 | 3 | $1,063.48 | $1,369.00 |
| Neck soft tissue X-ray code 70360 | 3 | $285.50 | $286.02 |
| Nuclear stress test imaging (SPECT), rest and stress studies code 78452 | 2 | $4,075.25 | $4,818.38 |
| OCT scan of the retina (optical coherence tomography) code 92134 | 1 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| PET/CT scan from the base of the skull to mid-thigh code 78815 | 3 | $5,007.50 | $5,840.75 |
| Pelvic CT scan without contrast code 72192 | 3 | $1,507.50 | $1,514.37 |
| Pelvic ultrasound (not pregnancy), limited or follow-up code 76857 | 3 | $332.61 | $396.55 |
| Pelvic ultrasound through the belly, complete (not pregnancy) code 76856 | 3 | $630.51 | $658.00 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound after 14 weeks, one baby code 76805 | 3 | $668.56 | $693.00 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound before 14 weeks, through the belly, one baby code 76801 | 3 | $541.48 | $630.51 |
| Pregnancy ultrasound, limited (heartbeat, position, fluid) code 76815 | 3 | $409.75 | $490.82 |
| Rib X-ray, one side, 2 views code 71100 | 3 | $189.98 | $290.50 |
| Rib X-ray, one side, with a chest view, 3 or more views code 71101 | 3 | $302.07 | $339.86 |
| Shoulder X-ray, complete, 2 or more views code 73030 | 3 | $229.78 | $318.97 |
| Sinus X-ray, complete, 3 or more views code 70220 | 3 | $297.06 | $302.30 |
| Skull X-ray, fewer than 4 views code 70250 | 3 | $270.37 | $336.00 |
| Sleep study in a lab (polysomnography) code 95810 | 1 | $4,659.50 | $4,659.50 |
| Stress echocardiogram, complete, including the stress test and supervision code 93351 | 1 | $1,464.79 | $1,464.79 |
| Swallow study (modified barium swallow, video X-ray) code 74230 | 3 | $745.00 | $772.81 |
| Thigh bone (femur) X-ray, 2 or more views code 73552 | 3 | $115.57 | $181.27 |
| Thoracic spine (mid back) CT scan without contrast code 72128 | 3 | $1,396.40 | $1,499.00 |
| Toe X-ray, 2 or more views code 73660 | 3 | $205.93 | $282.50 |
| Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound code 76830 | 3 | $572.00 | $694.86 |
| Transvaginal ultrasound during pregnancy code 76817 | 3 | $557.50 | $630.51 |
| Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete code 76700 | 3 | $645.91 | $751.87 |
| Ultrasound of the scrotum and testicles code 76870 | 3 | $395.47 | $528.24 |
| Ultrasound of the soft tissues of the head and neck, such as the thyroid code 76536 | 3 | $466.03 | $623.16 |
| Upper GI series (X-ray of esophagus, stomach and duodenum with contrast) code 74240 | 3 | $480.71 | $763.00 |
| Upper arm X-ray (humerus), 2 views code 73060 | 3 | $278.61 | $303.50 |
| Vein ultrasound (duplex) of one arm or leg, or a limited study code 93971 | 3 | $477.48 | $938.00 |
| Wrist X-ray, 2 views code 73100 | 3 | $278.61 | $308.00 |
| Wrist X-ray, complete, 3 or more views code 73110 | 3 | $310.90 | $335.50 |
| X-ray of one hip, 2 or 3 views, with the pelvis when included code 73502 | 3 | $134.39 | $181.27 |
| X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view code 74018 | 3 | $278.50 | $319.14 |
| X-ray of the ankle, 2 views code 73600 | 3 | $205.93 | $311.00 |
| X-ray of the finger(s), 2 or more views code 73140 | 3 | $217.02 | $254.00 |
| X-ray of the foot, 2 views code 73620 | 3 | $205.93 | $424.00 |
| X-ray of the foot, complete, 3 or more views code 73630 | 3 | $242.66 | $330.50 |
| X-ray of the hand, 3 or more views code 73130 | 3 | $320.00 | $328.29 |
| X-ray of the knee, 1 or 2 views code 73560 | 3 | $193.82 | $287.90 |
| X-ray of the lower back (lumbar spine), 2 or 3 views code 72100 | 3 | $364.00 | $400.96 |
| X-ray of the lower back, 4 or more views code 72110 | 3 | $494.50 | $629.12 |
| X-ray of the mid back (thoracic spine), 2 views code 72070 | 3 | $193.82 | $248.92 |
| X-ray of the nasal bones, 3 or more views code 70160 | 3 | $217.60 | $263.78 |
| X-ray of the neck (cervical spine), 2 or 3 views code 72040 | 3 | $340.33 | $341.74 |
| X-ray of the pelvis, 1 or 2 views code 72170 | 3 | $278.61 | $289.00 |
| X-ray of the tailbone (sacrum and coccyx), 2 or more views code 72220 | 3 | $205.54 | $324.00 |
Lab tests
| Procedure | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACTH blood test code 82024 | 3 | $174.00 | $465.49 |
| ALT (alanine aminotransferase) liver enzyme test code 84460 | 3 | $43.03 | $60.34 |
| AST (aspartate aminotransferase) enzyme test code 84450 | 3 | $58.72 | $58.73 |
| Acute hepatitis panel (hepatitis A, B and C) code 80074 | 3 | $57.50 | $470.50 |
| Albumin blood test code 82040 | 3 | $19.50 | $53.81 |
| Aldosterone blood test code 82088 | 3 | $141.50 | $362.12 |
| Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) blood test code 84075 | 3 | $63.70 | $64.50 |
| Allergy blood test, specific IgE, per allergen code 86003 | 3 | $7.00 | $30.05 |
| Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test code 82105 | 3 | $189.15 | $220.50 |
| Ammonia blood test code 82140 | 3 | $146.00 | $164.98 |
| Amylase blood test code 82150 | 3 | $63.50 | $74.14 |
| Anti-CCP antibody test (rheumatoid arthritis) code 86200 | 3 | $78.90 | $107.00 |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) blood test, screen code 86038 | 3 | $61.00 | $80.70 |
| BNP or NT-proBNP blood test (heart failure marker) code 83880 | 3 | $261.50 | $317.32 |
| Bacterial culture of a sample other than urine, blood or stool (wound, throat, fluid) code 87070 | 3 | $87.82 | $89.70 |
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) code 80048 | 3 | $181.41 | $220.21 |
| Bilirubin blood test, total code 82247 | 3 | $57.09 | $78.50 |
| Biopsy tissue exam by a pathologist (level IV) code 88305 | 3 | $288.50 | $353.47 |
| Blood culture for bacteria code 87040 | 3 | $86.17 | $95.80 |
| Blood draw from a vein (venipuncture), collection fee only code 36415 | 3 | $24.37 | $24.95 |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test code 82947 | 3 | $44.66 | $46.00 |
| Blood lead test code 83655 | 3 | $39.00 | $131.68 |
| Blood pregnancy test (hCG, qualitative: yes or no) code 84703 | 2 | $58.05 | $69.40 |
| Blood type test, ABO group only (Rh factor is a separate test) code 86900 | 3 | $161.50 | $171.61 |
| Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test code 84520 | 3 | $32.11 | $47.78 |
| C-peptide blood test code 84681 | 3 | $149.00 | $160.77 |
| C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test, standard (not high-sensitivity) code 86140 | 3 | $36.44 | $88.00 |
| C. difficile toxin gene test (stool PCR) code 87493 | 3 | $199.50 | $210.35 |
| CA 19-9 blood test (tumor marker) code 86301 | 3 | $112.50 | $117.61 |
| CA-125 blood test (ovarian cancer marker) code 86304 | 3 | $75.50 | $117.61 |
| COVID-19 PCR test (SARS-CoV-2 lab test) code 87635 | 3 | $31.52 | $43.78 |
| Calcium blood test, total code 82310 | 3 | $45.50 | $49.16 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test code 82378 | 3 | $188.00 | $206.28 |
| Chickenpox (varicella) immunity blood test code 86787 | 3 | $93.50 | $119.05 |
| Chlamydia test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) code 87491 | 3 | $202.00 | $252.53 |
| Cholesterol and triglycerides (lipid panel) blood test code 80061 | 3 | $94.74 | $104.04 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential code 85025 | 3 | $92.24 | $117.50 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), no differential code 85027 | 3 | $100.83 | $107.06 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) code 80053 | 3 | $202.27 | $293.62 |
| Cortisol blood test, total code 82533 | 3 | $183.96 | $184.50 |
| Creatine kinase (CK) blood test, total code 82550 | 3 | $24.50 | $74.14 |
| Creatinine blood test code 82565 | 3 | $39.58 | $71.00 |
| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibody test code 86644 | 3 | $113.50 | $159.49 |
| D-dimer blood test (blood clot marker) code 85379 | 3 | $101.22 | $124.50 |
| DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S) blood test code 82627 | 3 | $203.34 | $213.45 |
| Drug screen by lab instrument (any number of drug classes) code 80307 | 3 | $59.00 | $246.75 |
| Electrolyte panel (sodium, potassium, chloride, CO2) code 80051 | 3 | $51.86 | $89.21 |
| Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody test code 86665 | 3 | $28.50 | $149.36 |
| Estradiol blood test code 82670 | 3 | $150.00 | $215.91 |
| FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) test code 83001 | 3 | $118.50 | $155.19 |
| Fecal calprotectin (stool inflammation test) code 83993 | 3 | $249.10 | $261.81 |
| Ferritin blood test (iron stores) code 82728 | 3 | $128.50 | $159.00 |
| Fibrinogen blood test code 85384 | 3 | $103.29 | $123.00 |
| Folate (folic acid) blood test code 82746 | 3 | $118.50 | $119.53 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test code 84481 | 2 | $167.38 | $179.07 |
| Free T4 (free thyroxine) thyroid blood test code 84439 | 3 | $102.29 | $102.57 |
| Free testosterone test code 84402 | 3 | $40.00 | $226.27 |
| Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) blood test code 82977 | 3 | $55.63 | $100.50 |
| Glucose challenge test (1-hour glucose after a sugar drink) code 82950 | 3 | $43.09 | $48.00 |
| Glucose tolerance test, 3 samples code 82951 | 2 | $104.67 | $121.03 |
| Gonorrhea test by nucleic acid amplification (NAAT, PCR-type) code 87591 | 3 | $214.79 | $281.50 |
| H. pylori antibody blood test code 86677 | 2 | $97.87 | $124.95 |
| H. pylori stool antigen test code 87338 | 3 | $99.00 | $140.62 |
| HIV viral load test (HIV-1 RNA, quantitative) code 87536 | 3 | $147.00 | $692.57 |
| HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody test code 86703 | 3 | $40.00 | $99.05 |
| HIV-1/2 antigen and antibody combination blood test (4th generation) code 87389 | 3 | $90.00 | $134.89 |
| HPV test for high-risk types, one combined (pooled) result code 87624 | 2 | $186.85 | $229.94 |
| Hemoglobin A1C blood test (average blood sugar over about 3 months) code 83036 | 3 | $93.29 | $104.50 |
| Hemoglobin blood test code 85018 | 3 | $21.90 | $54.50 |
| Hepatitis B core antibody test (total) code 86704 | 3 | $83.00 | $146.32 |
| Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) test, immunity check code 86706 | 3 | $87.82 | $98.00 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test code 87340 | 3 | $37.50 | $92.85 |
| Hepatitis C antibody blood test (screening) code 86803 | 3 | $58.50 | $100.09 |
| Hepatitis C viral load (HCV RNA) test code 87522 | 3 | $87.50 | $406.45 |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-1 antibody code 86695 | 3 | $67.00 | $126.57 |
| Herpes blood test, HSV-2 antibody code 86696 | 3 | $30.50 | $136.69 |
| High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) test code 86141 | 2 | $105.23 | $113.17 |
| Homocysteine blood test code 83090 | 3 | $182.16 | $277.50 |
| Insulin blood test code 83525 | 3 | $97.50 | $109.75 |
| Iron blood test (serum iron) code 83540 | 3 | $96.38 | $97.90 |
| Iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test code 83550 | 3 | $103.73 | $131.83 |
| Kidney function blood test panel code 80069 | 3 | $95.52 | $195.70 |
| LH (luteinizing hormone) test code 83002 | 3 | $78.00 | $154.61 |
| Lactate (lactic acid) blood test code 83605 | 3 | $119.65 | $133.94 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) blood test code 83615 | 3 | $61.40 | $68.50 |
| Lipase blood test (pancreas enzyme) code 83690 | 3 | $74.93 | $77.37 |
| Liver function blood test panel code 80076 | 3 | $231.73 | $236.00 |
| Lyme disease antibody test code 86618 | 3 | $96.27 | $157.00 |
| Magnesium blood test code 83735 | 3 | $22.50 | $72.88 |
| Measles (rubeola) antibody test code 86765 | 3 | $113.03 | $115.50 |
| Mono test (heterophile antibody, Monospot) code 86308 | 3 | $42.28 | $53.33 |
| Mumps immunity blood test code 86735 | 3 | $115.50 | $122.02 |
| Obstetric blood test panel code 80055 | 2 | $436.44 | $451.10 |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, free code 84154 | 2 | $171.91 | $190.61 |
| PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, total code 84153 | 2 | $149.49 | $178.73 |
| Pap test lab reading: liquid-based cervical sample, manual screening code 88142 | 3 | $118.00 | $156.53 |
| Parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test code 83970 | 3 | $323.50 | $353.57 |
| Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) clotting test code 85730 | 3 | $32.00 | $71.97 |
| Phosphorus (phosphate) blood test code 84100 | 3 | $56.88 | $57.79 |
| Potassium blood test code 84132 | 3 | $59.50 | $67.62 |
| Prenatal cell-free DNA screen for trisomy 21, 18 and 13 (NIPT) code 81420 | 2 | $2,489.07 | $2,888.94 |
| Progesterone blood test code 84144 | 3 | $88.00 | $183.96 |
| Prolactin blood test code 84146 | 3 | $74.40 | $82.67 |
| Prothrombin time (PT/INR) clotting test code 85610 | 3 | $31.50 | $38.94 |
| Rapid drug screen read by eye (cup, dipstick or card), per day code 80305 | 2 | $32.50 | $105.34 |
| Rapid flu test (influenza antigen) code 87804 | 2 | $67.60 | $83.89 |
| Rapid strep A antigen test from a throat swab, read visually code 87880 | 3 | $100.18 | $102.00 |
| Renin blood test code 84244 | 3 | $167.00 | $254.75 |
| Rh blood typing code 86901 | 3 | $48.00 | $73.20 |
| Rheumatoid factor (RF) test code 86431 | 3 | $47.39 | $79.50 |
| Rubella antibody test (immunity check) code 86762 | 3 | $80.00 | $104.07 |
| Sed rate (ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate) code 85652 | 2 | $20.85 | $23.14 |
| Semen analysis: volume, sperm count, motility and morphology code 89320 | 2 | $106.28 | $135.42 |
| Sodium blood test code 84295 | 3 | $46.64 | $66.50 |
| Stool ova and parasites exam code 87177 | 3 | $74.28 | $91.50 |
| Stool test for hidden blood (guaiac FOBT) code 82270 | 2 | $31.69 | $34.13 |
| Stool test for hidden blood by immunoassay (FIT) code 82274 | 2 | $122.88 | $135.77 |
| Syphilis antibody test (Treponema pallidum) code 86780 | 3 | $109.76 | $156.00 |
| Syphilis screening blood test, non-treponemal (RPR or VDRL), yes/no result code 86592 | 3 | $24.00 | $48.46 |
| TB blood test measuring immune response (IGRA, gamma interferon) code 86480 | 3 | $93.02 | $104.50 |
| Testosterone blood test, total (not free testosterone) code 84403 | 3 | $40.50 | $199.52 |
| Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibody test code 86376 | 3 | $118.78 | $134.00 |
| Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test code 84443 | 3 | $26.50 | $182.73 |
| Total IgE blood test code 82785 | 3 | $127.28 | $153.97 |
| Total cholesterol blood test code 82465 | 3 | $47.32 | $49.80 |
| Total thyroxine (T4) blood test code 84436 | 3 | $74.69 | $86.50 |
| Total triiodothyronine (T3) blood test code 84480 | 3 | $133.15 | $150.50 |
| Transferrin blood test code 84466 | 3 | $98.66 | $119.10 |
| Trichomonas test (NAAT) code 87661 | 3 | $79.00 | $145.99 |
| Triglycerides blood test code 84478 | 3 | $45.50 | $71.26 |
| Troponin test, quantitative code 84484 | 3 | $188.17 | $205.00 |
| Uric acid blood test code 84550 | 3 | $48.18 | $83.36 |
| Urinalysis with microscope exam, automated code 81001 | 3 | $33.72 | $34.37 |
| Urinalysis with microscope exam, manual code 81000 | 1 | $25.43 | $25.43 |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, automated code 81003 | 3 | $24.40 | $29.00 |
| Urinalysis without microscope exam, manual code 81002 | 3 | $19.44 | $32.50 |
| Urine culture for bacteria, with colony count code 87086 | 3 | $64.50 | $71.56 |
| Urine microalbumin (albumin) test code 82043 | 3 | $100.00 | $127.27 |
| Urine pregnancy test, read by color change code 81025 | 3 | $36.08 | $70.61 |
| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) blood test code 82607 | 3 | $111.50 | $122.54 |
| Vitamin D blood test, 25-hydroxy (the standard vitamin D level test) code 82306 | 3 | $228.73 | $240.64 |
| Vitamin D, 1,25-dihydroxy blood test code 82652 | 3 | $78.50 | $342.04 |
| Zinc blood test code 84630 | 3 | $67.50 | $105.61 |
| hCG pregnancy hormone blood test, quantitative (measures the level) code 84702 | 3 | $71.00 | $133.76 |
Surgery and procedures
| Procedure | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injections for chronic migraine code 64615 | 1 | $591.83 | $591.83 |
| Breast needle biopsy guided by mammogram (stereotactic), with marker clip, first lesion code 19081 | 2 | $2,850.04 | $2,936.38 |
| Broken ankle (outer ankle bone) treatment without surgery or setting code 27786 | 3 | $477.61 | $512.00 |
| Broken foot (metatarsal) treatment without surgery or setting code 28470 | 3 | $363.00 | $516.15 |
| Cardiac catheterization with coronary angiogram code 93458 | 1 | $4,268.00 | $4,268.00 |
| Cardioversion, elective (restoring heart rhythm) code 92960 | 3 | $818.00 | $1,786.08 |
| Carpal tunnel release, open surgery code 64721 | 2 | $3,287.77 | $4,177.96 |
| Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation code 93656 | 2 | $32,207.00 | $37,229.81 |
| Cervical biopsy code 57500 | 2 | $1,091.73 | $1,484.58 |
| Circumcision by surgical excision, older than 28 days (children and adults) code 54161 | 1 | $2,561.00 | $2,561.00 |
| Circumcision with a clamp or device and a numbing nerve block, usually newborns code 54150 | 2 | $3,322.50 | $3,391.11 |
| Circumcision, surgical, older than a newborn code 54160 | 1 | $834.50 | $834.50 |
| Closed treatment of a wrist (distal radius) fracture, no resetting code 25600 | 3 | $425.00 | $447.62 |
| Colposcopy with LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision) code 57460 | 2 | $5,223.77 | $6,393.91 |
| Colposcopy with cervical biopsy and scraping of the cervical canal code 57454 | 1 | $1,257.46 | $1,257.46 |
| Cystoscopy, diagnostic look inside the bladder and urethra code 52000 | 2 | $2,735.47 | $2,737.31 |
| Destruction of a precancerous skin lesion (actinic keratosis), first lesion code 17000 | 3 | $248.50 | $294.76 |
| Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) with local anesthesia, one ear code 69433 | 1 | $1,678.43 | $1,678.43 |
| Earwax removal by irrigation (rinsing), one ear code 69209 | 3 | $140.15 | $187.73 |
| Earwax removal with instruments, one ear code 69210 | 3 | $182.50 | $218.16 |
| Endometrial biopsy (uterine lining sample) without dilating the cervix code 58100 | 2 | $480.30 | $556.76 |
| Epidural steroid injection, neck or mid back, with imaging guidance code 62321 | 3 | $935.50 | $1,458.46 |
| Eye injection into the vitreous (intravitreal injection) code 67028 | 2 | $1,378.84 | $1,704.31 |
| Facet joint injection, lower back, one level, with imaging guidance code 64493 | 3 | $1,113.00 | $2,054.04 |
| Flexible sigmoidoscopy, diagnostic (lower colon only) code 45330 | 1 | $2,239.64 | $2,239.64 |
| Hemorrhoid banding (rubber band ligation) code 46221 | 2 | $1,481.31 | $2,277.23 |
| Hysterosalpingogram (HSG): contrast injection to check the fallopian tubes code 58340 | 2 | $268.11 | $385.70 |
| Hysteroscopy with endometrial ablation code 58563 | 1 | $7,350.15 | $7,350.15 |
| Hysteroscopy with uterine lining sampling and/or polyp removal code 58558 | 1 | $6,728.36 | $6,728.36 |
| IUD insertion (the device itself billed separately) code 58300 | 3 | $408.30 | $562.00 |
| Incision and drainage of a simple or single skin abscess code 10060 | 3 | $380.17 | $467.21 |
| Injection into a tendon sheath or ligament (for example trigger finger) code 20550 | 3 | $404.00 | $716.89 |
| Injection or fluid drainage of a major joint (knee, shoulder, hip), no ultrasound code 20610 | 3 | $451.00 | $557.92 |
| Insertion of a drug-delivery implant, such as the arm birth control implant code 11981 | 2 | $161.50 | $170.85 |
| Joint injection or drainage, medium joint (wrist, elbow, ankle) code 20605 | 3 | $408.00 | $639.39 |
| Joint injection or drainage, small joint (fingers, toes) code 20600 | 3 | $408.00 | $584.04 |
| Laser treatment of clouding after cataract surgery (YAG) code 66821 | 1 | $1,893.96 | $1,893.96 |
| Layered stitches for a cut up to 2.5 cm, intermediate repair, scalp, body, arms or legs code 12031 | 3 | $578.98 | $764.39 |
| Left heart catheterization, diagnostic code 93452 | 1 | $4,268.00 | $4,268.00 |
| Lower-back epidural injection, with imaging guidance code 62323 | 3 | $935.50 | $1,362.32 |
| Lower-back epidural injection, without imaging guidance code 62322 | 3 | $1,113.00 | $1,431.17 |
| Lower-back nerve root steroid injection, with imaging guidance code 64483 | 3 | $1,113.00 | $1,480.92 |
| Miscarriage treatment with D&C, first trimester code 59820 | 2 | $4,387.97 | $4,541.83 |
| Mole or benign skin lesion removal (excision), body, arms or legs, up to 0.5 cm code 11400 | 3 | $879.50 | $1,007.14 |
| Mole or benign skin lesion removal (excision), face, ears, eyelids, nose or lips, up to 0.5 cm code 11440 | 2 | $879.50 | $943.32 |
| Nail removal (partial or complete), one nail code 11730 | 3 | $356.18 | $399.00 |
| Occipital nerve block (injection for headaches) code 64405 | 3 | $369.00 | $421.95 |
| Pacemaker implant (dual chamber) code 33208 | 2 | $15,302.00 | $17,215.87 |
| Paracentesis with imaging guidance code 49083 | 3 | $1,172.00 | $1,403.14 |
| Permanent removal of a nail and nail root (partial or complete) code 11750 | 3 | $499.50 | $578.98 |
| Radiofrequency ablation of facet joint nerves, lower back, one level code 64635 | 3 | $2,441.00 | $3,277.48 |
| Removal of a breast lump, open surgery code 19120 | 2 | $5,335.21 | $5,467.61 |
| Removal of a foreign object under the skin, simple code 10120 | 3 | $559.00 | $764.39 |
| Screening colonoscopy for a person at average risk (Medicare code) code G0121 | 1 | $1,480.93 | $1,480.93 |
| Screening colonoscopy, high risk of colorectal cancer (Medicare code) code G0105 | 1 | $1,731.73 | $1,731.73 |
| Short arm cast (elbow to hand) code 29075 | 3 | $356.00 | $607.96 |
| Short arm splint (forearm and hand) code 29125 | 3 | $219.57 | $302.50 |
| Short leg cast (below the knee) code 29405 | 3 | $397.50 | $559.42 |
| Short leg splint (calf to foot) code 29515 | 3 | $288.50 | $462.48 |
| Simple repair of a superficial wound 2.5 cm or less, scalp, neck, body or limbs code 12001 | 3 | $265.50 | $380.17 |
| Skin biopsy, punch, one lesion code 11104 | 3 | $499.50 | $578.98 |
| Skin cancer removal (excision), body, arms or legs, up to 0.5 cm code 11600 | 2 | $879.50 | $953.81 |
| Skin tag removal, up to 15 tags code 11200 | 3 | $265.50 | $280.24 |
| Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic code 62270 | 3 | $935.50 | $999.97 |
| Stitches for a cut 2.6 to 7.5 cm (1 to 3 inches), simple repair, scalp, body, arms or legs code 12002 | 3 | $303.00 | $380.17 |
| Stitches for a cut on the face up to 2.5 cm (1 inch), simple repair code 12011 | 3 | $380.17 | $427.30 |
| Tangential (shave-style) skin biopsy, one lesion code 11102 | 3 | $459.00 | $462.49 |
| Thoracentesis with imaging guidance code 32555 | 3 | $981.00 | $1,228.69 |
| Tonsil and adenoid removal, age 12 or older code 42821 | 1 | $4,054.00 | $4,054.00 |
| Trigger finger release surgery code 26055 | 2 | $4,250.23 | $4,427.15 |
| Trigger point injections, 1 or 2 muscles code 20552 | 3 | $369.00 | $626.16 |
| Ultrasound-guided breast needle biopsy with marker clip, first lesion code 19083 | 2 | $2,850.04 | $2,936.38 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy code 43239 | 2 | $1,635.79 | $1,772.11 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) with injection into the lining code 43236 | 1 | $1,172.00 | $1,172.00 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic code 43235 | 2 | $1,098.11 | $1,280.80 |
| Vein ablation, radiofrequency, first vein code 36475 | 2 | $7,830.23 | $8,595.47 |
| Wart removal, up to 14 warts code 17110 | 3 | $265.50 | $294.76 |
| Wound debridement, skin and tissue under it, first 20 sq cm code 11042 | 3 | $499.50 | $988.71 |
Doctor visits and therapy
| Procedure | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood transfusion (giving blood or blood components) code 36430 | 3 | $869.50 | $1,099.13 |
| Breathing treatment (nebulizer or inhaler) for airway obstruction code 94640 | 3 | $267.50 | $320.06 |
| Chemotherapy IV infusion, first hour code 96413 | 3 | $832.50 | $917.76 |
| Comprehensive eye exam by an eye doctor, new patient code 92004 | 2 | $175.50 | $280.25 |
| Comprehensive eye exam, returning patient code 92014 | 2 | $175.50 | $263.03 |
| Comprehensive hearing test: tone and speech audiometry, both ears code 92557 | 2 | $385.00 | $425.53 |
| Critical care, first 30 to 74 minutes code 99291 | 3 | $2,282.36 | $3,604.98 |
| EEG (brain wave test), awake and drowsy, routine code 95816 | 3 | $853.50 | $1,000.00 |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), tracing only, the hospital charge code 93005 | 3 | $225.35 | $281.00 |
| Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), one session code 90870 | 1 | $663.50 | $663.50 |
| Emergency room visit, level 1 of 5, minor problem that may not need a doctor code 99281 | 3 | $110.50 | $409.70 |
| Emergency room visit, level 2 of 5, straightforward problem code 99282 | 3 | $323.50 | $655.51 |
| Emergency room visit, level 3 of 5, low-complexity problem code 99283 | 3 | $613.50 | $1,110.79 |
| Emergency room visit, level 4 of 5, moderate-complexity problem code 99284 | 3 | $1,319.50 | $1,761.66 |
| Emergency room visit, level 5 of 5, high-complexity problem code 99285 | 3 | $2,645.21 | $2,747.00 |
| Exercise stress test, tracing only, the hospital charge code 93017 | 3 | $1,211.50 | $1,233.00 |
| Eye exam, returning patient, intermediate code 92012 | 2 | $175.50 | $211.43 |
| Family therapy with the patient, 50 minutes code 90847 | 3 | $211.50 | $241.38 |
| Family therapy without the patient, 50 minutes code 90846 | 2 | $211.50 | $213.43 |
| Group psychotherapy session code 90853 | 3 | $116.00 | $258.45 |
| IV hydration (fluids through a vein), first 31 to 60 minutes code 96360 | 3 | $405.50 | $405.76 |
| IV infusion of a medicine, first hour code 96365 | 3 | $456.00 | $566.21 |
| IV push of a medicine, first drug code 96374 | 3 | $331.00 | $381.64 |
| Injection under the skin or into a muscle, for treatment or testing code 96372 | 3 | $150.57 | $186.32 |
| Mental health diagnostic evaluation (intake), without medical services code 90791 | 2 | $211.50 | $398.44 |
| Nerve conduction study, 7 or 8 nerve studies code 95910 | 3 | $389.50 | $542.58 |
| Neuromuscular re-education, 15 minutes code 97112 | 5 | $62.95 | $124.11 |
| New patient office visit, about 30 minutes code 99203 | 3 | $93.50 | $190.13 |
| New patient office visit, about 45 minutes code 99204 | 3 | $93.50 | $250.96 |
| New patient office visit, about 60 minutes code 99205 | 3 | $93.50 | $298.58 |
| New patient office visit, straightforward problem or 15+ minutes code 99202 | 3 | $93.50 | $188.21 |
| Nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes code 97802 | 4 | $60.00 | $68.66 |
| Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity code 97165 | 5 | $170.53 | $194.50 |
| Physical therapy evaluation, high complexity (typically about 45 minutes) code 97163 | 5 | $207.50 | $462.63 |
| Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity (typically about 20 minutes) code 97161 | 5 | $147.00 | $431.14 |
| Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity (typically about 30 minutes) code 97162 | 5 | $209.00 | $462.63 |
| Physical therapy, hands-on manual therapy (15-minute unit) code 97140 | 5 | $54.99 | $140.10 |
| Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (15-minute unit) code 97110 | 5 | $59.77 | $129.97 |
| Preventive checkup, new patient aged 18–39 code 99385 | 2 | $93.50 | $165.42 |
| Preventive checkup, new patient aged 40–64 code 99386 | 1 | $237.34 | $237.34 |
| Preventive checkup, new patient aged 65 or older code 99387 | 1 | $230.39 | $230.39 |
| Preventive checkup, returning patient aged 18–39 code 99395 | 2 | $93.50 | $165.42 |
| Preventive checkup, returning patient aged 40–64 code 99396 | 1 | $237.34 | $237.34 |
| Preventive checkup, returning patient aged 65 or older code 99397 | 1 | $237.34 | $237.34 |
| Psychiatric evaluation with medical services code 90792 | 2 | $211.50 | $398.44 |
| Psychological testing evaluation by a psychologist or physician, first hour code 96130 | 1 | $389.50 | $389.50 |
| Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes code 90839 | 2 | $211.50 | $347.60 |
| Psychotherapy session, 30 minutes code 90832 | 2 | $211.50 | $254.80 |
| Psychotherapy session, 45 minutes code 90834 | 2 | $211.50 | $298.76 |
| Psychotherapy session, 60 minutes code 90837 | 2 | $211.50 | $282.71 |
| Quit-smoking counseling, 3 to 10 minutes code 99406 | 2 | $66.38 | $79.94 |
| Returning patient office visit, high complexity or 40+ minutes code 99215 | 3 | $93.50 | $253.74 |
| Returning patient office visit, low complexity or 20+ minutes code 99213 | 3 | $93.50 | $182.83 |
| Returning patient office visit, moderate complexity or 30+ minutes code 99214 | 3 | $93.50 | $223.18 |
| Returning patient office visit, straightforward problem or 10+ minutes code 99212 | 3 | $93.50 | $146.74 |
| Specialist consultation, low complexity or 30+ minutes code 99243 | 1 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Specialist consultation, moderate complexity or 40+ minutes code 99244 | 1 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Speech and language evaluation code 92523 | 5 | $168.00 | $376.14 |
| Speech therapy session, individual code 92507 | 5 | $175.32 | $268.00 |
| Spirometry (breathing test) code 94010 | 3 | $337.00 | $391.90 |
| Spirometry before and after a bronchodilator code 94060 | 2 | $517.43 | $539.22 |
| TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), first session with mapping code 90867 | 1 | $389.50 | $389.50 |
| Therapeutic activities (functional training), 15 minutes code 97530 | 5 | $64.55 | $116.00 |
| Therapeutic phlebotomy (removing blood as treatment) code 99195 | 3 | $161.50 | $225.88 |
| Visual field test, extended code 92083 | 1 | $291.90 | $291.90 |
Vaccines
| Procedure | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna), age 12 and older code 91322 | 2 | $213.85 | $213.85 |
| Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine, live (Varivax) code 90716 | 2 | $449.10 | $476.61 |
| DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough), under age 7 code 90700 | 2 | $62.86 | $69.88 |
| DTaP, hepatitis B and polio combination vaccine (Pediarix) code 90723 | 2 | $119.63 | $170.08 |
| DTaP, polio and Hib combination vaccine (Pentacel) code 90698 | 2 | $234.66 | $240.56 |
| DTaP, polio, Hib and hepatitis B combination vaccine (Vaxelis) code 90697 | 2 | $294.72 | $303.96 |
| Flu shot, standard dose, preservative-free, for age 6 months and older code 90656 | 2 | $50.50 | $55.55 |
| HPV vaccine, 9-valent (Gardasil 9) code 90651 | 2 | $649.71 | $699.30 |
| Hepatitis A and B combination vaccine, adult (Twinrix) code 90636 | 2 | $255.55 | $268.16 |
| Hepatitis A vaccine, adult dose code 90632 | 2 | $137.68 | $204.95 |
| Hepatitis A vaccine, child and teen dose (2-dose schedule) code 90633 | 2 | $80.04 | $87.42 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, adult dose (3-dose schedule) code 90746 | 2 | $52.85 | $58.14 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, adult, 2-dose schedule (Heplisav-B) code 90739 | 2 | $284.69 | $292.14 |
| Hepatitis B vaccine, child and teen dose (3-dose schedule) code 90744 | 2 | $79.85 | $79.88 |
| Hib vaccine (Haemophilus influenzae type b), 3-dose schedule (PedvaxHIB) code 90647 | 2 | $81.63 | $116.92 |
| Hib vaccine (Haemophilus influenzae type b), 4-dose schedule (ActHIB, Hiberix) code 90648 | 2 | $35.77 | $90.74 |
| High-dose flu shot, preservative-free, mainly for age 65 and older code 90662 | 2 | $157.97 | $157.97 |
| MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), live code 90707 | 2 | $299.64 | $305.38 |
| Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine code 90734 | 2 | $495.88 | $523.56 |
| Meningococcal ACWY vaccine (MenQuadfi) code 90619 | 2 | $275.20 | $286.67 |
| Meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero), 2-dose schedule code 90620 | 2 | $440.04 | $446.70 |
| Meningococcal B vaccine (Trumenba) code 90621 | 2 | $356.04 | $370.88 |
| Mpox and smallpox vaccine (Jynneos), 2-dose schedule code 90611 | 2 | $530.71 | $552.83 |
| Pneumonia vaccine, 20-valent conjugate (Prevnar 20) code 90677 | 2 | $524.86 | $541.31 |
| Pneumonia vaccine, 23-valent polysaccharide (Pneumovax 23) code 90732 | 2 | $240.29 | $251.34 |
| Polio vaccine, inactivated (IPV) code 90713 | 2 | $176.08 | $232.23 |
| RSV antibody shot for infants and toddlers, larger dose (1 mL, 100 mg) code 90381 | 2 | $980.57 | $1,021.43 |
| RSV antibody shot for infants, seasonal dose (0.5 mL) code 90380 | 2 | $980.57 | $1,021.43 |
| RSV vaccine (Abrysvo), one dose for older adults or during pregnancy code 90678 | 2 | $565.54 | $589.10 |
| Rabies vaccine, one dose code 90675 | 2 | $757.76 | $799.96 |
| Rotavirus vaccine, oral, 3-dose schedule (RotaTeq) code 90680 | 2 | $335.27 | $357.48 |
| Shingles vaccine (Shingrix), recombinant, one dose code 90750 | 2 | $328.26 | $334.17 |
| Td vaccine (tetanus and diphtheria booster), age 7 and older code 90714 | 2 | $55.63 | $68.57 |
| Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough), age 7 and older code 90715 | 2 | $111.07 | $173.54 |
| Vaccine administration fee (giving the shot), first vaccine of the visit code 90471 | 3 | $89.00 | $123.19 |
| Vaccine administration fee, each additional vaccine at the same visit code 90472 | 3 | $48.50 | $67.13 |
Dental
| Procedure | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental implant, surgical placement code D6010 | 1 | $1,451.09 | $1,451.09 |
| Removal of an impacted tooth fully covered by bone, often a wisdom tooth code D7240 | 1 | $3,118.75 | $3,118.75 |
| Simple extraction of a tooth or exposed root that is above the gum code D7140 | 1 | $3,118.75 | $3,118.75 |
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