How much does it cost? Hospital procedure pricing
Compare actual hospital charges vs Medicare rates for 68 outpatient procedures at 3,068 hospitals. Based on CMS Medicare data.
68 procedures
Highest markups
Hospitals charging the most above Medicare rates
Comprehensive Observation Services
2,798 hospitals
+ 2,789 more hospitals
Skin Biopsy or Drainage
2,387 hospitals
+ 2,378 more hospitals
Complex Musculoskeletal Procedure
2,317 hospitals
+ 2,308 more hospitals
Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Procedure
2,312 hospitals
+ 2,303 more hospitals
Minor Nerve Procedure
2,252 hospitals
+ 2,243 more hospitals
Level 3 Vascular Procedures
2,191 hospitals
+ 2,182 more hospitals
Major Musculoskeletal Procedure
2,189 hospitals
+ 2,180 more hospitals
Level 4 Urology and Related Services
2,011 hospitals
+ 2,002 more hospitals
Level 2 Upper GI Procedures
2,007 hospitals
+ 1,998 more hospitals
Level 5 Urology and Related Services
1,938 hospitals
+ 1,929 more hospitals
Level 3 Urology and Related Services
1,903 hospitals
+ 1,894 more hospitals
Moderate Musculoskeletal Procedure
1,886 hospitals
+ 1,877 more hospitals
Skin Excision Procedure
1,885 hospitals
+ 1,876 more hospitals
Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures
1,829 hospitals
+ 1,820 more hospitals
Minor Urinary Procedure
1,777 hospitals
+ 1,768 more hospitals
Eye Injection
1,694 hospitals
+ 1,685 more hospitals
Level 3 Endovascular Procedures
1,605 hospitals
+ 1,596 more hospitals
Level 2 Vascular Procedures
1,599 hospitals
+ 1,590 more hospitals
Moderate Nerve Procedure
1,466 hospitals
+ 1,457 more hospitals
Moderate Urinary Procedure
1,369 hospitals
+ 1,360 more hospitals
Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures
1,322 hospitals
+ 1,313 more hospitals
Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures
1,286 hospitals
+ 1,277 more hospitals
Minor GYN Procedure
1,274 hospitals
+ 1,265 more hospitals
Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures
1,191 hospitals
+ 1,182 more hospitals
Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures
1,165 hospitals
+ 1,156 more hospitals
Level 4 Vascular Procedures
1,103 hospitals
+ 1,094 more hospitals
Level 4 Airway Endoscopy
1,071 hospitals
+ 1,062 more hospitals
Level 4 Endovascular Procedures
945 hospitals
+ 936 more hospitals
Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar Procedures
938 hospitals
+ 929 more hospitals
Level 3 Electrophysiologic Procedures
932 hospitals
+ 923 more hospitals