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Every priced procedure in GA

421 procedures that GA hospitals publish a price for, grouped by the part of the body or kind of care they belong to. Each row says how many hospitals report a price and what the middle one charges — follow it through to compare them hospital by hospital.

Every figure is a hospital’s own published charge, and covers the hospital only. The surgeon, anaesthetist and radiologist bill separately and appear in no hospital price file, so treat a number here as part of a total rather than the total. “Typically” is the middle hospital of those reporting, not an average and not a quote.

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Each of these narrows every procedure below to the hospitals within driving distance of one place.

• Athens
• Atlanta
• Augusta
• Columbus
• Macon
• Rome
• Savannah
• Valdosta

• Maternity & Childbirth
• Imaging & Radiology
• Orthopedics
• Heart & Vascular
• Lab & Pathology
• Neurology & Pain Management
• Digestive Health
• Behavioral & Mental Health
• Eye Care
• Ear, Nose & Throat
• Urology
• Skin, Breast & Wound Care
• Respiratory & Lung
• Blood & Immune System
• Physical & Occupational Therapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Anesthesia & Other Medical Services

Maternity & Childbirth · 5

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Prenatal ultrasound76805	104	$110	$196	$450
Fetal non-stress test59025	89	$127	$370	$1,365
C-section delivery, with prenatal and postpartum care59510	46	$2,588	$4,384	$5,671
Vaginal delivery after a previous caesarean59610	46	$2,465	$4,384	$5,671
Vaginal delivery, with prenatal and postpartum care59400	45	$2,365	$4,384	$5,843

Imaging & Radiology · 154

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
CT scan, head, without contrast70450	116	$107	$392	$1,342
X-ray, chest, 2 views71046	115	$51	$93	$317
CT scan, head, with and without contrast70470	115	$166	$521	$1,509
X-ray, chest, 1 view71045	115	$38	$87	$216
X-ray, neck spine, 2-3 views72040	115	$63	$106	$408
X-ray, lower back spine, 4 or more views72110	115	$85	$143	$491
X-ray, pelvis72170	115	$43	$107	$306
X-ray, tailbone72220	115	$48	$98	$313
X-ray, abdomen, 1 view74018	115	$47	$93	$299
Ultrasound, abdomen, complete76700	115	$107	$205	$670
Ultrasound, abdomen, limited76705	115	$104	$170	$511
Pelvic ultrasound, complete76856	115	$104	$198	$525
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis, without contrast74176	114	$231	$533	$1,941
X-ray, nasal bones70160	114	$49	$107	$322
CT scan, eye socket and inner ear, without contrast70480	114	$108	$388	$1,342
CT scan, face and jaw, without contrast70486	114	$108	$327	$1,342
CT scan, soft tissues of the neck, without contrast70490	114	$107	$326	$1,342
CT scan, chest, without contrast71250	114	$107	$317	$1,342
CT scan, chest, with contrast71260	114	$178	$472	$1,707
X-ray, neck spine, 4-5 views72050	114	$89	$138	$552
X-ray, lower back spine, 2-3 views72100	114	$64	$122	$388
CT scan, neck spine, without contrast72125	114	$107	$450	$1,401
X-ray, upper arm bone73060	114	$53	$101	$345
X-ray, elbow, 2 views73070	114	$46	$95	$314
CT scan, abdomen, without contrast74150	114	$108	$331	$1,342
CT scan, abdomen, with and without contrast74170	114	$181	$521	$1,743
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis, with contrast74177	114	$335	$800	$2,162
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis, with and without contrast74178	114	$337	$853	$2,361
Ultrasound, soft tissues of the head and neck76536	114	$108	$215	$583
Ultrasound, scrotum76870	114	$104	$187	$604
Bone age X-ray77072	114	$37	$101	$267
X-ray, facial bones70150	113	$76	$128	$390
X-ray, sinuses70220	113	$60	$110	$397
X-ray, skull, limited70250	113	$57	$114	$326
X-ray, soft tissues of the neck70360	113	$49	$93	$231
CT scan, soft tissues of the neck, with contrast70491	113	$177	$450	$1,512
X-ray, ribs both sides, with chest71111	113	$76	$139	$454
CT scan, chest, with and without contrast71270	113	$179	$465	$1,527
CT angiogram, chest71275	113	$183	$519	$1,885
CT scan, mid-back spine, without contrast72128	113	$107	$407	$1,561
CT scan, lower back spine, without contrast72131	113	$108	$410	$1,470
CT scan, pelvis, without contrast72192	113	$107	$304	$1,342
CT scan, pelvis, with contrast72193	113	$180	$465	$1,457
X-ray, collarbone73000	113	$53	$100	$295
X-ray, shoulder, 2 or more views73030	113	$59	$104	$406
X-ray, forearm73090	113	$47	$94	$340
X-ray, hand, 3 or more views73130	113	$63	$107	$385
CT scan, arm, without contrast73200	113	$110	$319	$1,331
X-ray, knee, 1-2 views73560	113	$57	$99	$288
X-ray, lower leg73590	113	$52	$99	$333
X-ray, ankle, 3 or more views73610	113	$61	$107	$359
X-ray, foot, 3 or more views73630	113	$57	$107	$352
CT scan, leg, without contrast73700	113	$108	$328	$1,328
CT scan, abdomen, with contrast74160	113	$180	$458	$1,515
Ultrasound, kidneys and back of the abdomen, complete76770	113	$106	$187	$520
CT scan, face and jaw, with contrast70487	112	$174	$450	$1,342
X-ray, wrist, 2 views73100	112	$54	$100	$287
X-ray, wrist, 3 or more views73110	112	$72	$118	$339
X-ray, finger73140	112	$69	$106	$288
X-ray, thigh bone, 2 or more views73552	112	$59	$99	$278
X-ray, foot, 2 views73620	112	$46	$93	$288
X-ray, heel73650	112	$46	$95	$270
CT scan, head, with contrast70460	111	$166	$410	$1,342
CT scan, eye socket and inner ear, with contrast70481	111	$177	$458	$1,519
CT angiogram, head70496	111	$184	$519	$1,652
X-ray, ribs one side, with chest71101	111	$64	$118	$392
X-ray, elbow, 3 or more views73080	111	$53	$103	$357
CT scan, arm, with contrast73201	111	$335	$496	$1,429
X-ray, toe73660	111	$50	$94	$227
Transvaginal ultrasound76830	111	$107	$197	$547
Whole-body bone survey X-ray77075	111	$104	$187	$620
MRI, brain, without contrast70551	110	$240	$654	$1,831
MRI, brain, with and without contrast70553	110	$358	$955	$2,289
CT angiogram, neck70498	110	$183	$457	$1,653
X-ray, ankle, 2 views73600	110	$53	$100	$262
X-ray, abdomen, 2 views74019	110	$56	$112	$311
CT angiogram, abdomen and pelvis74174	110	$346	$679	$1,941
Ultrasound, chest76604	110	$95	$181	$340
Pregnancy ultrasound, transvaginal76817	110	$100	$152	$365
Ultrasound, joint or limb, limited76882	110	$93	$142	$440
MRI, lower spine, without contrast72148	109	$238	$678	$1,869
MR angiogram, head, without contrast70544	109	$245	$621	$2,260
X-ray, mid-back spine, 3 views72072	109	$63	$118	$431
MRI, neck spine, without contrast72141	109	$238	$605	$1,846
MRI, mid-back spine, without contrast72146	109	$243	$654	$1,961
MRI, neck spine, with and without contrast72156	109	$358	$905	$2,255
MRI, lower back spine, with and without contrast72158	109	$354	$906	$2,255
X-ray, hand, 2 views73120	109	$52	$109	$310
MRI, joint of the arm, without contrast73221	109	$245	$655	$1,920
X-ray, hip, one side, 2-3 views73502	109	$78	$118	$318
X-ray, knee, 3 views73562	109	$69	$112	$381
CT scan, leg, with contrast73701	109	$177	$429	$1,342
Pregnancy ultrasound, limited76815	109	$100	$138	$345
MRI, knee, without contrast73721	108	$245	$640	$1,863
MRI, pelvis, without contrast72195	108	$242	$610	$1,839
MRI, pelvis, with and without contrast72197	108	$358	$901	$2,256
MRI, arm, without contrast73218	108	$269	$687	$1,833
X-ray, knee, 4 or more views73564	108	$79	$128	$429
MRI, leg, without contrast73718	108	$245	$654	$1,828
MRI, abdomen, without contrast74181	108	$242	$592	$1,865
MRI, abdomen, with and without contrast74183	108	$356	$936	$2,260
Pregnancy ultrasound, before 14 weeks76801	108	$103	$171	$410
MRI, eye socket, face and neck, with and without contrast70543	107	$356	$877	$2,256
MR angiogram, neck, without contrast70547	107	$241	$582	$2,260
MRI, brain, with contrast70552	107	$343	$782	$2,246
MRI, mid-back spine, with and without contrast72157	107	$356	$906	$2,182
X-ray, sacroiliac joints72202	107	$62	$116	$341
Ultrasound, breast, complete76641	107	$105	$210	$510
Ultrasound, breast, limited76642	107	$86	$156	$439
CT scan, chest, low-dose lung cancer screening71271	106	$105	$187	$577
CT scan, lower back spine, with contrast72132	106	$306	$487	$1,440
Ultrasound, kidneys and back of the abdomen, limited76775	106	$100	$187	$416
Pelvic ultrasound, limited76857	106	$97	$137	$307
X-ray, spine, single view72020	105	$37	$91	$258
X-ray, both hips, 2 views73521	105	$67	$114	$390
Diagnostic mammogram, one breast77065	105	$79	$169	$325
Diagnostic mammogram, both breasts77066	105	$100	$199	$423
X-ray, shoulder, 1 view73020	104	$33	$92	$251
CT angiogram, leg73706	104	$190	$521	$1,703
Swallowing study, video X-ray74230	104	$135	$222	$506
Mammogram, screening, both breasts77067	103	$84	$147	$292
X-ray, ribs, one side71100	103	$57	$97	$308
Small bowel X-ray series74250	103	$159	$254	$698
X-ray, mid-back spine, 2 views72070	102	$51	$109	$325
X-ray, hip, one side, 1 view73501	102	$52	$92	$257
Bone density scan (DEXA), spine and hip77080	102	$64	$144	$521
MR angiogram, neck, with and without contrast70549	101	$348	$859	$2,367
X-ray, chest, 3 views71047	100	$64	$104	$300
MRI, joint of the arm, with contrast73222	100	$684	$932	$2,260
Upper GI series with air contrast74246	99	$161	$299	$785
X-ray, entire spine, 1 view72081	98	$66	$100	$283
X-ray, entire spine, 2-3 views72082	98	$101	$163	$333
Upper GI series (barium swallow)74240	98	$155	$281	$599
X-ray, infant, chest and abdomen76010	98	$46	$89	$230
Nuclear stress test, heart blood flow78452	98	$570	$1,512	$3,519
X-ray, pelvis, 3 or more views72190	96	$66	$120	$323
X-ray, chest, 4 or more views71048	94	$68	$113	$305
X-ray, mid and lower back spine, 2 views72080	92	$54	$100	$364
Ultrasound guidance for placing an IV line76937	92	$35	$132	$614
Bile duct X-ray during surgery74300	91	$32	$184	$904
X-ray, both hips, 3-4 views73522	89	$87	$136	$326
Heart CT calcium score75571	89	$82	$141	$425
Ultrasound, brain (through the skull)76506	85	$105	$198	$481
Bone density scan (DEXA), wrist, heel or finger77081	85	$48	$91	$271
X-ray, lower back spine, bending views72120	84	$65	$112	$428
Fetal wellbeing scan with non-stress test76818	84	$103	$185	$375
Ultrasound, infant hips76885	84	$90	$163	$471
X-ray, abdomen, 3 or more views74021	82	$66	$114	$321
CT angiogram, heart arteries75574	82	$322	$567	$1,128
Angiogram, artery of one arm or leg75710	81	$150	$2,822	$6,180
CT scan, heart, with contrast75572	78	$274	$453	$1,182
Panoramic dental X-ray70355	73	$19	$91	$208
Cardiac MRI, with contrast75561	72	$325	$635	$1,828
Joint survey X-ray, 2 or more joints77077	68	$59	$112	$275

Orthopedics · 5

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
MRI, knee, without contrast73721	108	$245	$640	$1,863
Large joint injection or fluid drainage20610	108	$198	$611	$2,572
Shoulder joint dye injection for imaging23350	83	$115	$1,021	$3,028
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair29881	63	$2,241	$4,531	$7,696
Shoulder bone shaving (keyhole surgery)29826	58	$180	$3,442	$12,763

Heart & Vascular · 19

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
EKG (electrocardiogram), tracing only93005	112	$54	$105	$431
Vein ultrasound, one arm or leg93971	112	$106	$251	$1,175
Neck artery ultrasound (carotid), both sides93880	111	$216	$401	$1,901
Vein ultrasound, both arms or both legs93970	111	$216	$401	$1,485
Echocardiogram with Doppler93306	109	$397	$875	$3,445
Abdominal, pelvic or scrotal artery ultrasound93975	105	$228	$434	$1,327
Artery ultrasound, arms and legs93923	100	$191	$302	$1,313
Follow-up heart ultrasound (echocardiogram)93308	98	$213	$350	$895
Cardiac stress test93017	97	$212	$475	$2,409
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), complete93312	85	$365	$934	$3,130
Cardiac catheterization, left heart, with angiography93458	77	$2,956	$5,890	$12,547
Heart ultrasound with colour blood-flow imaging93325	74	$20	$406	$846
Cardiac rehabilitation session with heart monitoring93798	72	$115	$196	$342
Left heart catheterization with ventriculogram93452	71	$2,957	$5,723	$11,383
Heart blood-flow Doppler study93320	70	$41	$385	$1,100
Heart event monitor, hook-up and instruction93270	68	$39	$191	$524
Follow-up heart blood-flow Doppler study93321	63	$17	$246	$771
Extended heart rhythm monitor, 7-15 days93246	61	$38	$67	$310
Exercise stress test93015	12	$67	$181	$789

Lab & Pathology · 149

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential85025	114	$8	$16	$96
Lipid panel (cholesterol)80061	114	$14	$27	$165
Vitamin D level82306	114	$30	$53	$167
Vitamin B1282607	114	$15	$27	$120
Hemoglobin A1c (3-month blood sugar)83036	114	$10	$18	$74
Lipase (pancreas enzyme)83690	114	$7	$15	$135
Magnesium83735	114	$7	$13	$62
BNP (heart failure blood test)83880	114	$40	$68	$201
Testosterone, total84403	114	$26	$49	$160
Thyroid hormone T4, free84439	114	$9	$20	$97
Drug screen, laboratory analyzer80307	113	$62	$90	$216
Bilirubin, total82247	113	$5	$9	$63
Creatinine, urine82570	113	$5	$11	$51
Ferritin (iron stores)82728	113	$14	$24	$131
Folate (folic acid)82746	113	$15	$26	$119
Glucose, blood82947	113	$4	$9	$51
GGT (liver enzyme)82977	113	$7	$13	$69
Iron, blood83540	113	$7	$12	$96
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)83615	113	$6	$11	$69
Potassium, blood84132	113	$5	$8	$48
Thyroid hormone T4, total84436	113	$7	$13	$98
Troponin (heart attack blood test)84484	113	$13	$23	$161
Uric acid, blood84550	113	$5	$11	$65
Prothrombin time (PT/INR)85610	113	$4	$8	$40
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)85730	113	$6	$13	$70
Basic metabolic panel80048	112	$9	$15	$164
Comprehensive metabolic panel80053	112	$11	$20	$282
Liver function panel80076	112	$8	$18	$195
Lithium blood level80178	112	$7	$15	$93
Phenytoin blood level80185	112	$14	$24	$138
Vancomycin blood level80202	112	$14	$24	$158
Microalbumin, urine82043	112	$6	$11	$88
Cortisol, total82533	112	$17	$31	$152
Creatinine, blood82565	112	$5	$9	$48
Immunoglobulin level (IgA, IgD, IgG or IgM)82784	112	$9	$18	$115
Lactic acid83605	112	$12	$21	$116
Lead blood level83655	112	$12	$22	$83
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)83970	112	$42	$74	$217
TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)84443	112	$17	$30	$108
Thyroid hormone T3, total84480	112	$14	$25	$161
Pregnancy blood test, yes/no (hCG)84703	112	$8	$13	$119
Hemoglobin85018	112	$2	$4	$31
C-reactive protein (inflammation marker)86140	112	$5	$9	$88
Complement antigen86160	112	$12	$26	$127
Double-stranded DNA antibody86225	112	$14	$25	$109
Syphilis screening test86592	112	$4	$9	$52
Hepatitis B surface antibody86706	112	$11	$25	$134
Chlamydia DNA test87491	112	$35	$60	$166
Acute hepatitis panel80074	111	$49	$88	$336
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), blood82105	111	$17	$32	$134
Bilirubin, direct82248	111	$5	$9	$67
Creatine kinase (CK), total82550	111	$7	$12	$66
Phosphorus, blood84100	111	$5	$8	$48
Protein, urine84156	111	$4	$8	$89
Sodium, blood84295	111	$5	$8	$56
Sodium, urine84300	111	$5	$9	$55
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)84425	111	$22	$38	$133
Pregnancy blood test, quantitative (hCG)84702	111	$15	$27	$173
Fluorescent antibody screen86255	111	$12	$27	$97
Mononucleosis screen (heterophile antibody)86308	111	$5	$11	$107
TB blood test (interferon release)86480	111	$63	$97	$221
Hepatitis B surface antigen87340	111	$11	$19	$102
Electrolyte panel80051	110	$7	$13	$97
Kidney function panel80069	110	$9	$16	$142
Calcium, total82310	110	$5	$11	$51
PSA, total (prostate blood test)84153	110	$19	$33	$92
Protein, total, blood84155	110	$4	$8	$63
Thyroid hormone T3, free84481	110	$17	$37	$127
Hematocrit85014	110	$2	$5	$31
D-dimer (blood clot test)85379	110	$10	$18	$146
Allergy blood test, single allergen86003	110	$5	$10	$46
Antinuclear antibody (ANA)86038	110	$12	$27	$112
Extractable nuclear antigen antibody86235	110	$18	$36	$132
Chickenpox/shingles antibody86787	110	$13	$24	$86
Gonorrhea DNA test87591	110	$35	$62	$162
Complete blood count (CBC), no differential85027	109	$7	$12	$82
Urinalysis without microscope, automated81003	109	$2	$4	$48
Calcium, ionized82330	109	$14	$24	$106
Vitamin D, active form82652	109	$39	$69	$245
Arterial blood gas82803	109	$27	$46	$177
Iron binding capacity83550	109	$9	$16	$90
Potassium, urine84133	109	$5	$8	$60
Testosterone, free84402	109	$26	$46	$196
Hepatitis B core antibody, total86704	109	$12	$22	$136
Mumps antibody86735	109	$13	$27	$87
Rubella antibody86762	109	$15	$26	$79
Hepatitis C antibody86803	109	$14	$26	$111
Urinalysis with microscope, automated81001	108	$3	$7	$88
Chloride, urine82436	108	$6	$10	$45
PSA, free (prostate blood test)84154	108	$19	$33	$117
Tumor marker CA 12586304	108	$21	$38	$152
Antibody blood test86317	108	$15	$26	$91
Red blood cell antibody screen86850	108	$15	$49	$137
Direct Coombs test86880	108	$8	$43	$79
Gentamicin blood level80170	107	$17	$29	$160
Immunofixation electrophoresis86334	107	$23	$40	$233
Syphilis confirmatory test86780	107	$14	$27	$88
Blood crossmatch, antiglobulin86922	107	$80	$151	$303
Creatine kinase MB (heart muscle enzyme)82553	106	$12	$25	$172
Fibrinogen activity85384	106	$10	$17	$92
Rheumatoid factor86431	106	$6	$11	$88
Erythropoietin82668	105	$19	$34	$142
Protein, total, other fluid84157	105	$4	$7	$72
Tumor marker CA 15-386300	105	$21	$37	$100
HIV test, lab (antigen and antibody)87389	104	$24	$43	$177
C. diff toxin test (antigen)87324	104	$12	$21	$107
Procalcitonin (bacterial infection marker)84145	104	$28	$48	$245
Beta-2 glycoprotein antibody86146	104	$26	$45	$128
Measles antibody86765	104	$13	$25	$96
Beta-2 microglobulin82232	103	$16	$29	$104
Urea nitrogen, urine84540	103	$6	$10	$49
Antithrombin III activity85300	103	$12	$22	$182
Stool culture, each additional organism87046	103	$10	$17	$82
Special tissue stain, first test88342	103	$100	$167	$315
Urine pregnancy test81025	101	$9	$16	$85
Protein S, total85305	101	$12	$26	$170
Rapid strep test (in-office)87880	100	$17	$23	$97
Ketones, blood82010	100	$8	$15	$80
Specimen concentration for culture87015	100	$7	$12	$49
Trichomonas DNA test87661	100	$35	$56	$144
Urinalysis without microscope, manual81002	99	$3	$6	$52
Reticulocyte count85045	99	$4	$8	$76
Urine culture with colony count87086	97	$8	$18	$158
Heparin blood level85520	96	$13	$25	$256
Special tissue stain, each extra test88341	96	$44	$97	$193
Estriol82677	90	$25	$44	$101
Lactoferrin, stool83630	90	$20	$35	$106
Sedimentation rate (ESR), automated85652	90	$3	$5	$71
Phospholipid antibody86148	90	$16	$29	$70
Strep test (molecular/PCR)87651	87	$35	$46	$93
Fetal fibronectin (preterm labor test)82731	85	$66	$111	$512
White blood cell differential, manual85007	85	$4	$6	$34
Hemoglobin, plasma83051	84	$7	$13	$104
PAMG-1 test for ruptured membranes84112	84	$98	$126	$216
Blood clotting and clot-breakdown tests85397	84	$31	$53	$167
Infection test by DNA analysis87150	82	$36	$53	$85
Activated clotting time85347	81	$4	$7	$38
HPV test, high-risk types87624	80	$35	$51	$113
Platelet aggregation study85576	79	$25	$43	$166
Influenza A antigen test87400	79	$14	$24	$46
Urinalysis with microscope, manual81000	78	$4	$7	$43
Basic metabolic panel (with ionized calcium)80047	75	$14	$23	$201
Obstetric blood panel80055	74	$48	$76	$164
Strep A antigen test87430	73	$17	$28	$56
Blood crossmatch, electronic86923	72	$100	$152	$350
Candida DNA test87481	72	$35	$52	$109
Pap smear, automated screening88175	72	$27	$36	$64
Blood clotting screen85390	68	$15	$17	$64
Rapid HIV test (point-of-care)87806	47	$33	$34	$135

Neurology & Pain Management · 17

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Spinal tap (lumbar puncture), diagnostic62270	104	$342	$1,246	$2,783
Nerve block injection, other nerve64450	99	$366	$1,326	$3,546
Femoral nerve block injection64447	89	$699	$1,681	$4,329
Lower back nerve root injection64483	89	$757	$1,707	$3,735
Lower back facet joint injection64493	88	$788	$1,945	$4,369
Sleep study (polysomnography)95810	87	$858	$1,535	$2,785
Sleep study with CPAP titration95811	87	$859	$1,490	$3,084
Brain wave test (EEG), awake and drowsy95816	86	$207	$368	$1,326
Lower back spinal injection with imaging guidance62323	83	$716	$2,098	$4,297
Lower back spinal injection62322	82	$832	$1,867	$4,041
Upper or mid back facet joint injection64490	82	$787	$2,275	$4,336
Nerve burning for spine joint pain (radiofrequency)64635	78	$1,776	$3,152	$5,175
Repositioning treatment for vertigo (Epley maneuver)95992	74	$31	$85	$331
Home sleep study95800	72	$207	$383	$1,834
EEG monitoring, 12-26 hours, without video95708	64	$380	$783	$3,681
Abdominal wall nerve block (TAP block)64488	59	$1,117	$3,690	$7,088
Nerve monitoring during surgery, each 15 minutes95940	34	$31	$205	$217

Digestive Health · 9

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Upper endoscopy (EGD) with biopsy43239	92	$681	$2,106	$3,848
Upper endoscopy (EGD), diagnostic43235	92	$608	$1,786	$3,869
Colonoscopy with biopsy45380	90	$687	$2,246	$3,806
Colonoscopy with polyp removal (snare)45385	90	$749	$2,246	$3,782
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)47562	69	$905	$5,799	$10,582
Colonoscopy, diagnostic45378	68	$414	$1,746	$3,349
Groin hernia repair, age 5 and over49505	67	$1,250	$3,547	$7,481
Colonoscopy with ultrasound45391	63	$1,184	$3,011	$4,085
Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 1242820	53	$1,556	$5,997	$7,557

Behavioral & Mental Health · 7

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Individual therapy session, 60 minutes90837	48	$156	$302	$408
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes90832	48	$71	$184	$408
Individual therapy session, 45 minutes90834	46	$129	$230	$408
Family therapy with the patient, 50 minutes90847	46	$145	$235	$408
Family therapy without the patient, 50 minutes90846	44	$157	$302	$408
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation90791	43	$159	$193	$409
Group therapy90853	40	$55	$124	$238

Eye Care · 2

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Laser treatment for clouding after cataract surgery66821	61	$545	$1,131	$3,942
Cataract removal with lens implant66984	61	$1,437	$4,178	$6,861

Ear, Nose & Throat · 7

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Speech or language therapy session92507	102	$78	$106	$326
Speech and language evaluation92523	102	$197	$261	$422
Swallowing therapy session92526	101	$82	$112	$349
Swallowing evaluation92610	101	$60	$126	$419
Swallowing evaluation with X-ray92611	98	$89	$165	$569
Speech fluency evaluation92521	88	$129	$175	$367
Communication device evaluation and prescription92605	19	$83	$110	$520

Urology · 2

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Prostate biopsy55700	55	$1,654	$3,137	$5,726
Prostate removal with lymph nodes (keyhole surgery)55866	50	$7,662	$10,928	$17,263

Skin, Breast & Wound Care · 5

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Abscess drainage10060	113	$139	$316	$2,076
Needle drainage of a cyst, abscess or blood collection10160	105	$172	$757	$5,320
Stitches for a face or neck cut, 2.6 to 5 cm12013	104	$155	$366	$1,927
Fine needle biopsy with ultrasound guidance10005	94	$654	$1,508	$3,843
Breast lump removal19120	64	$869	$3,960	$6,611

Respiratory & Lung · 5

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Breathing treatment (nebuliser or inhaler)94640	104	$74	$225	$386
Chest physiotherapy session94668	103	$69	$139	$240
Pulmonary rehabilitation session94625	86	$55	$105	$389
Pulmonary rehabilitation session with monitoring94626	82	$57	$102	$303
Blood oxygen measurement, repeated readings94761	53	$5	$100	$145

Blood & Immune System · 1

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration38222	75	$2,418	$3,284	$5,494

Physical & Occupational Therapy · 25

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Therapeutic exercise, 15 minutes97110	107	$28	$53	$198
Hands-on manual therapy, 15 minutes97140	107	$29	$57	$258
Neuromuscular retraining, 15 minutes97112	105	$34	$52	$187
Walking and gait training, 15 minutes97116	105	$28	$44	$190
Therapy using everyday activities, 15 minutes97530	105	$33	$57	$193
Self-care and daily living training, 15 minutes97535	105	$31	$46	$211
Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity97161	104	$94	$137	$408
Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity97162	104	$94	$134	$413
Ultrasound therapy, 15 minutes97035	103	$15	$37	$194
Physical therapy evaluation, high complexity97163	103	$95	$141	$419
Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity97165	103	$96	$140	$408
Physical therapy re-evaluation97164	102	$65	$90	$329
Negative pressure wound therapy, small wound97605	102	$86	$209	$427
Occupational therapy evaluation, moderate complexity97166	100	$103	$144	$426
Orthotic fitting and training, first visit97760	99	$43	$62	$215
Occupational therapy evaluation, high complexity97167	98	$97	$147	$426
Mechanical traction therapy97012	97	$15	$31	$194
Iontophoresis therapy, 15 minutes97033	97	$20	$37	$219
Wheelchair training, 15 minutes97542	96	$31	$44	$105
Negative pressure wound therapy, large wound97606	95	$154	$417	$727
Occupational therapy re-evaluation97168	92	$71	$97	$330
Cognitive therapy, first 15 minutes97129	91	$20	$43	$194
Cognitive therapy, each extra 15 minutes97130	86	$19	$38	$192
Pool (aquatic) therapy with exercise, 15 minutes97113	71	$36	$50	$194
Compression therapy (vasopneumatic device)97016	62	$12	$14	$60

Radiation Therapy · 2

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
Custom radiation treatment device77334	74	$198	$407	$2,129
Complex radiation treatment session77412	73	$430	$582	$2,718

Anesthesia & Other Medical Services · 7

Procedure	Hospitals	Cheapest tenth	Typically	Dearest tenth
IV infusion therapy, up to 1 hour96365	107	$166	$260	$508
Flushing an implanted drug port96523	102	$54	$87	$237
IV chemotherapy, up to 1 hour96413	87	$310	$480	$897
Chemotherapy injection under the skin or into muscle96401	83	$72	$132	$409
Hormone therapy injection under the skin or into muscle96402	78	$70	$120	$408
Extended IV chemotherapy96416	68	$320	$538	$924
Genetic counselling96040	2	$53	$121	$121