Healthcare Procedure Costs2026 Cash-Pay Prices Across 50 Major US Cities

Compare self-pay and cash-pay prices for 35 common medical procedures. Prices are based on CMS Hospital Price Transparency data, adjusted for local cost of living. Click any procedure to see city-specific pricing, negotiation tips, and FAQs.

Procedure Cost Guides

In-depth pricing guides for the most-searched procedures, with FAQs, factors that affect cost, and savings tips.

Most Searched Procedures

These are the procedures patients search for most. Click any link below for city-specific cash-pay prices, savings tips, and negotiation scripts.

MRI

National: $400-$3,500

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of organs, tissues, and structures inside your body without radiation.

CT Scan

National: $300-$3,000

A CT (computed tomography) scan combines X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional views of bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues.

Colonoscopy

National: $1,500-$4,500

A colonoscopy is a procedure that examines the lining of your colon for abnormalities using a flexible tube with a camera.

X-Ray

National: $50-$500

X-rays use small amounts of radiation to create images of bones and some internal structures, commonly used to diagnose fractures, infections, and other conditions.

Ultrasound

National: $200-$1,000

An ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs, muscles, and blood flow without radiation.

Blood Work

National: $15-$300

Blood tests analyze a sample of your blood to check for health conditions including cholesterol levels, blood cell counts, organ function, and disease markers.

Dental Cleaning

National: $75-$200

A dental cleaning (prophylaxis) removes plaque and tartar from teeth, followed by polishing to remove surface stains.

Dental Crown

National: $800-$3,000

A dental crown is a cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength.

Root Canal

National: $700-$1,400

A root canal removes infected tissue from inside a tooth, cleans the canals, and seals them to save the tooth from extraction.

Physical Therapy

National: $75-$350

Physical therapy uses exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to restore movement and reduce pain after injury, surgery, or chronic conditions.

Mammogram

National: $100-$500

A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray exam of the breast used to screen for and diagnose breast cancer and other abnormalities.

Therapy Session

National: $100-$250

A therapy session (psychotherapy) involves meeting with a licensed mental health professional to address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and other concerns.

Knee Replacement

National: $15,000-$70,000

Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) replaces damaged cartilage and bone in the knee joint with artificial implants to relieve pain and restore function.

LASIK

National: $2,000-$4,000

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) uses laser technology to reshape the cornea and correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Cataract Surgery

National: $3,500-$7,000

Cataract surgery removes the clouded natural lens of the eye and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision.

Sleep Study

National: $500-$5,000

A sleep study (polysomnography) monitors brain waves, oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing during sleep to diagnose conditions like sleep apnea.

Cortisone Injection

National: $100-$500

A cortisone injection delivers anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medication directly into a joint or tissue to reduce pain and swelling.

Urgent Care Visit

National: $100-$350

An urgent care visit provides same-day treatment for non-life-threatening conditions like infections, minor injuries, sprains, and flu without an appointment.

Hip Replacement

National: $15,000-$65,000

Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) removes the damaged hip joint and replaces it with an artificial implant to relieve pain and restore mobility.

Endoscopy

National: $1,000-$4,000

An upper endoscopy (EGD) uses a flexible tube with a camera to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine for ulcers, inflammation, and other conditions.

Dental Implant

National: $1,500-$6,000

A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root, topped with a crown to replace a missing tooth.

Vasectomy

National: $500-$3,000

A vasectomy is a minor outpatient procedure that cuts or blocks the vas deferens tubes to prevent sperm from reaching semen, providing permanent contraception.

Eye Exam

National: $50-$250

A comprehensive eye exam tests visual acuity, checks for eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and determines your prescription for glasses or contacts.

Allergy Testing

National: $150-$1,000

Allergy testing identifies specific allergens causing symptoms using skin prick tests or blood tests to guide treatment including avoidance strategies and immunotherapy.

STD Testing

National: $50-$500

STD testing screens for sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis through blood draws and swab tests.

Skin Biopsy

National: $150-$1,000

A skin biopsy removes a small sample of skin tissue for microscopic examination to diagnose skin conditions including cancer, infections, and inflammatory diseases.

Tonsillectomy

National: $3,000-$10,000

A tonsillectomy surgically removes the tonsils to treat recurring infections, sleep apnea, or breathing difficulties, most commonly performed in children but also in adults.

Healthcare Cost Questions

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