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A scope up the ureter to break a stone with a laser and place a stent (52356), or remove it (52352). Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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CPT 52356: Kidney Stone Removal (Ureteroscopy With Laser)
1146 hospitals in 81 markets. National Medicare rate $5,478, surgery center $2,730.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 11 | $5,899 | $6,011 | $6,858 | $4,551–$9,173 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $7,966–$23,108 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 11 | $5,979 | $6,272 | $7,610 | $3,288–$15,671 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 8 | $4,974 | $5,176 | $5,766 | $4,602–$7,027 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $6,884 | $10,460 | $13,536 | $6,884–$13,536 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $7,035 | $8,052 | $8,825 | $7,035–$8,825 |
| Boston MA | 11 | $6,414 | $8,334 | $8,809 | $4,311–$10,102 |
| California (statewide) | 60 | $7,409 | $14,388 | $19,237 | $5,458–$20,591 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $6,044 | $6,044 | $6,044 | $5,961–$6,044 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $6,431 | $7,652 | $10,607 | $4,985–$14,444 |
| Cleveland OH | 10 | $6,306 | $6,919 | $7,550 | $5,580–$8,946 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 12 | $7,065 | $8,549 | $9,914 | $5,109–$12,411 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $19,285–$19,285 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $6,002–$22,340 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 14 | $9,400 | $9,412 | $9,588 | $8,052–$17,072 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $14,571–$14,571 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $7,294 | $8,352 | $8,800 | $7,122–$13,862 |
| Detroit MI | 14 | $4,163 | $4,360 | $4,924 | $4,001–$7,478 |
| Florida (statewide) | 65 | $9,790 | $10,894 | $13,099 | $2,986–$18,426 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 42 | $6,884 | $10,460 | $13,183 | $3,549–$28,237 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 7 | $7,993 | $8,902 | $10,070 | $6,629–$12,936 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $8,076 | $8,294 | $9,573 | $6,804–$10,234 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 16 | $5,139 | $6,635 | $10,784 | $3,797–$19,503 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 27 | $6,162 | $8,692 | $10,607 | $5,165–$15,103 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 36 | $8,596 | $12,605 | $19,280 | $5,084–$28,641 |
| Indianapolis IN | 1 | — | — | — | $22,304–$22,304 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 20 | $6,812 | $8,640 | $10,570 | $5,478–$16,271 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 14 | $7,056 | $7,458 | $10,348 | $3,852–$23,108 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 14 | $5,996 | $6,474 | $7,038 | $3,124–$13,748 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $4,182–$4,780 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $9,051 | $9,834 | $10,680 | $7,730–$25,486 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 22 | $5,636 | $6,710 | $8,330 | $4,232–$13,959 |
| Maine (statewide) | 16 | $20,830 | $23,640 | $24,183 | $11,445–$30,405 |
| Maryland (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $6,634–$6,634 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 6 | $5,358 | $6,402 | $7,094 | $4,598–$9,195 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 2 | — | — | — | $7,211–$9,491 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 28 | $4,074 | $4,646 | $5,424 | $2,730–$7,532 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 8 | $7,641 | $7,679 | $8,082 | $7,059–$10,126 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 11 | $9,901 | $14,268 | $17,130 | $7,679–$22,867 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 10 | $6,876 | $7,394 | $8,195 | $6,011–$13,884 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 19 | $7,540 | $10,106 | $11,987 | $3,567–$12,970 |
| Montana (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $10,252–$15,343 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $6,638 | $7,469 | $10,410 | $5,954–$10,940 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 13 | $7,228 | $9,875 | $9,875 | $4,182–$20,585 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 5 | $4,679 | $4,679 | $10,206 | $4,182–$12,524 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $12,817 | $16,192 | $18,749 | $6,251–$24,010 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 15 | $5,899 | $6,032 | $10,577 | $5,555–$13,320 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 8 | $8,562 | $10,096 | $16,560 | $5,365–$24,703 |
| New York (statewide) | 32 | $5,958 | $7,078 | $11,488 | $4,677–$16,790 |
| New York City | 7 | $4,677 | $4,677 | $10,071 | $4,677–$17,559 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 7 | $7,805 | $12,166 | $13,748 | $4,436–$16,161 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $8,927 | $9,080 | $9,137 | $3,446–$11,822 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 40 | $7,590 | $10,847 | $13,372 | $3,934–$20,609 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 13 | $5,478 | $10,760 | $11,050 | $3,721–$23,130 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 8 | $13,018 | $15,234 | $19,138 | $12,042–$23,986 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 41 | $5,758 | $10,402 | $13,678 | $3,988–$23,711 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $6,498 | $7,677 | $9,740 | $6,011–$13,449 |
| Phoenix AZ | 8 | $6,123 | $6,150 | $6,263 | $6,043–$6,602 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 12 | $4,176 | $6,164 | $10,402 | $4,048–$12,796 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $16,696 | $16,696 | $20,200 | $15,996–$20,200 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $5,989 | $10,046 | $10,535 | $4,918–$14,015 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $8,345–$10,099 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $6,968 | $7,102 | $9,808 | $6,855–$11,460 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $5,779 | $5,976 | $5,976 | $4,711–$6,174 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $6,206–$7,571 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $11,972 | $12,068 | $12,068 | $9,655–$12,717 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 6 | $9,718 | $10,587 | $11,346 | $9,068–$35,334 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $14,028 | $15,540 | $16,692 | $9,864–$18,863 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 19 | $11,386 | $16,268 | $19,090 | $5,097–$34,118 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $8,021–$25,854 |
| St. Louis MO | 4 | — | — | — | $6,592–$7,159 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $9,790 | $9,790 | $9,790 | $9,732–$17,376 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 28 | $4,990 | $5,694 | $8,402 | $3,286–$11,563 |
| Texas (statewide) | 77 | $7,035 | $8,664 | $12,512 | $3,300–$28,641 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $4,814 | $5,450 | $5,779 | $4,711–$5,976 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $6,903–$8,162 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 16 | $12,479 | $14,929 | $17,520 | $8,366–$20,341 |
| Washington (statewide) | 13 | $12,738 | $13,729 | $15,416 | $3,436–$27,624 |
| Washington DC | 9 | $9,511 | $9,511 | $9,511 | $8,278–$9,681 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 7 | $8,184 | $9,031 | $13,552 | $5,643–$20,582 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 35 | $10,033 | $11,123 | $12,608 | $5,907–$17,704 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $2,730 | 0.5× | 3 | 2026-09-21 |
| Baptist Hospital | Florida (statewide) | $2,986 | 0.5× | 8 | 2025-12-23 |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $2,997 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-03-27 |
| King'S Daughters' Medical Center | Kentucky (statewide) | $3,124 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-09-25 |
| Norton Hospital | Kentucky (statewide) | $3,216 | 0.6× | 3 | 2026-02-11 |
| Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville | Florida (statewide) | $3,267 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-02-06 |
| Baptist Medical Center - Beaches | Florida (statewide) | $3,267 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-02-06 |
| Baptist Medical Center - Nassau | Florida (statewide) | $3,267 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-02-06 |
| Livingston Regional Hospital | Tennessee (statewide) | $3,286 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center | Arizona (statewide) | $3,288 | 0.6× | 2 | 2025-09-30 |
| Peterson Regional Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $3,300 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-08-17 |
| Uf Health Leesburg Hospital | Florida (statewide) | $3,370 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-03-31 |
| Same Day Surgery Center Llc | South Dakota (statewide) | $25,854 | 4.7× | 2 | 2026-09-10 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $27,624 | 4.6× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Georgia (statewide) | $28,237 | 5.5× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham | Georgia (statewide) | $28,237 | 6.0× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow | Georgia (statewide) | $28,237 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | Georgia (statewide) | $28,237 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $28,641 | 5.0× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Indiana (statewide) | $28,641 | 5.0× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Hospital | Texas (statewide) | $28,641 | 5.3× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $30,405 | 5.8× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon | South Carolina (statewide) | $34,118 | 6.8× | 1 | 2026-07-20 |
| Stanford Health Care | San Francisco Bay Area CA | $35,334 | 4.5× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
CPT 52352: Kidney Stone Removal (Ureteroscopy With Laser)
1075 hospitals in 80 markets. National Medicare rate $3,601, surgery center $1,723.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 10 | $2,688 | $3,359 | $3,915 | $2,126–$6,180 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $2,327–$16,504 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 10 | $3,019 | $4,393 | $5,395 | $2,292–$7,469 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 8 | $2,664 | $3,217 | $4,198 | $1,875–$5,000 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $5,374 | $5,374 | $5,978 | $5,374–$6,179 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $2,898 | $5,019 | $5,019 | $2,898–$6,024 |
| Boston MA | 11 | $4,895 | $5,613 | $6,294 | $3,347–$7,354 |
| California (statewide) | 55 | $5,616 | $10,176 | $13,052 | $4,082–$13,624 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,045–$4,100 |
| Chicago IL | 8 | $4,697 | $5,590 | $7,295 | $3,811–$7,672 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $3,722 | $4,052 | $6,598 | $2,694–$7,654 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 13 | $4,176 | $5,888 | $7,526 | $3,185–$10,181 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $12,679–$12,679 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $6,002–$14,687 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 12 | $5,733 | $6,000 | $6,794 | $5,023–$11,392 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $3,363 | $5,980 | $6,195 | $2,214–$7,526 |
| Detroit MI | 17 | $3,272 | $3,272 | $4,479 | $1,983–$5,812 |
| Florida (statewide) | 62 | $5,933 | $8,032 | $9,040 | $2,997–$16,072 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 29 | $4,144 | $6,100 | $6,271 | $2,439–$18,982 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $4,497–$10,048 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $4,807 | $4,989 | $5,172 | $4,531–$6,728 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 13 | $3,382 | $3,562 | $7,836 | $2,415–$12,495 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 29 | $3,958 | $5,016 | $7,295 | $2,357–$11,730 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 34 | $4,786 | $8,412 | $13,672 | $2,274–$20,580 |
| Indianapolis IN | 1 | — | — | — | $14,663–$14,663 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 18 | $3,812 | $5,221 | $7,312 | $3,601–$10,697 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 14 | $4,585 | $4,957 | $5,550 | $3,103–$16,504 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 15 | $4,177 | $4,776 | $5,742 | $1,845–$8,096 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $3,010–$3,010 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $5,718 | $7,672 | $9,196 | $5,249–$14,342 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $3,198 | $3,697 | $4,890 | $2,782–$9,654 |
| Maine (statewide) | 16 | $14,132 | $16,039 | $16,407 | $7,524–$20,628 |
| Maryland (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $4,311–$4,311 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 5 | $3,347 | $4,386 | $5,112 | $2,532–$5,496 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 1 | — | — | — | $5,038–$5,038 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 24 | $2,748 | $3,370 | $4,050 | $1,970–$7,184 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 11 | $4,679 | $4,797 | $6,452 | $4,537–$8,157 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 11 | $6,441 | $9,680 | $11,541 | $4,679–$15,407 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 9 | $5,132 | $5,462 | $5,678 | $4,322–$6,204 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 18 | $4,257 | $5,741 | $8,048 | $1,878–$9,202 |
| Montana (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $7,050–$10,458 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $3,588 | $4,119 | $4,882 | $1,869–$7,280 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 10 | $7,928 | $9,875 | $9,875 | $5,178–$20,585 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $6,710–$8,234 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $9,239 | $12,998 | $15,279 | $5,441–$15,785 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 14 | $4,002 | $5,097 | $7,746 | $4,002–$13,320 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 7 | $3,782 | $6,020 | $10,468 | $2,762–$13,866 |
| New York (statewide) | 30 | $4,456 | $6,220 | $7,882 | $2,531–$14,378 |
| New York City | 8 | $4,081 | $4,252 | $7,308 | $4,081–$11,420 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 6 | $4,784 | $8,042 | $8,966 | $3,266–$9,346 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $6,156 | $6,500 | $7,705 | $5,967–$7,965 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 38 | $5,560 | $7,672 | $10,426 | $2,590–$13,548 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 11 | $4,012 | $6,886 | $7,176 | $3,601–$11,390 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $8,832 | $9,888 | $12,710 | $7,917–$16,126 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 40 | $4,069 | $7,040 | $11,597 | $1,886–$16,215 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $5,673 | $5,898 | $7,967 | $5,329–$13,320 |
| Phoenix AZ | 8 | $3,772 | $3,782 | $3,786 | $3,752–$3,786 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 12 | $3,751 | $6,065 | $7,057 | $3,148–$8,681 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $11,910 | $11,910 | $12,652 | $11,586–$12,652 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $4,732–$9,159 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $8,137–$8,270 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $4,581 | $4,616 | $6,214 | $4,381–$6,736 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $5,061 | $5,420 | $5,420 | $3,174–$5,420 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $4,807–$4,939 |
| San Diego CA | 3 | — | — | — | $6,483–$8,360 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 6 | $6,497 | $7,408 | $9,657 | $6,222–$28,366 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $9,822 | $9,930 | $12,316 | $9,174–$13,932 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 18 | $6,822 | $10,945 | $16,375 | $4,388–$20,079 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $2,876–$18,020 |
| St. Louis MO | 4 | — | — | — | $2,975–$3,234 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $6,144 | $6,144 | $6,144 | $4,116–$15,523 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 26 | $3,358 | $3,693 | $4,640 | $2,218–$7,036 |
| Texas (statewide) | 72 | $4,631 | $5,023 | $5,816 | $2,035–$20,580 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $3,354 | $4,657 | $5,689 | $3,174–$5,779 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $3,685–$3,685 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $9,118 | $10,260 | $11,573 | $5,146–$14,453 |
| Washington (statewide) | 11 | $9,910 | $10,138 | $13,111 | $3,678–$19,284 |
| Washington DC | 8 | $6,158 | $6,158 | $6,458 | $5,893–$7,357 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 6 | $5,900 | $8,698 | $13,338 | $3,828–$23,467 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 31 | $6,557 | $7,651 | $7,651 | $3,602–$13,432 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center | Kentucky (statewide) | $1,845 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-07-10 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Nashville TN | $1,869 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas | Arkansas (statewide) | $1,875 | 0.6× | 6 | 2026-06-08 |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | Missouri (statewide) | $1,878 | 0.5× | 16 | 2026-06-09 |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | Missouri (statewide) | $1,878 | 0.5× | 18 | 2026-06-04 |
| Upmc Cole | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $1,886 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-03-06 |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $1,970 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-03-27 |
| Henry Ford Health -St John Hospital | Detroit MI | $1,983 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ennis Regional Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $2,035 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lower Bucks Hospital | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $2,108 | 0.6× | 6 | 2026-09-01 |
| North Alabama Shoals Hospital | Alabama (statewide) | $2,126 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-07-23 |
| Adventhealth Porter | Denver CO | $2,214 | 0.6× | 8 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham | Georgia (statewide) | $18,982 | 6.2× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow | Georgia (statewide) | $18,982 | 5.4× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin | Georgia (statewide) | $18,982 | 5.4× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $19,284 | 4.9× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon | South Carolina (statewide) | $20,079 | 6.1× | 1 | 2026-07-20 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc | Indiana (statewide) | $20,368 | 5.5× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $20,580 | 5.5× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Parkview Hospital | Texas (statewide) | $20,580 | 5.8× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Chi Health St Francis | Nebraska (statewide) | $20,585 | 5.6× | 6 | 2026-02-28 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $20,628 | 6.0× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Logan Regional Medical Center | West Virginia (statewide) | $23,467 | 6.9× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Stanford Health Care | San Francisco Bay Area CA | $28,366 | 5.5× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/McC
1473 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $7,534.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 22 | $9,516 | $10,688 | $12,884 | $6,937–$24,443 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $9,353–$33,945 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 29 | $14,376 | $18,332 | $23,337 | $7,100–$35,230 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $8,801 | $9,971 | $10,664 | $7,909–$12,156 |
| Atlanta GA | 9 | $18,526 | $20,074 | $24,960 | $18,526–$30,224 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $6,742 | $10,492 | $12,020 | $6,487–$12,802 |
| Boston MA | 14 | $8,914 | $9,944 | $15,083 | $7,343–$26,102 |
| California (statewide) | 52 | $12,048 | $14,911 | $18,924 | $6,509–$45,288 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $15,630 | $16,928 | $20,241 | $11,615–$20,241 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $12,802 | $14,762 | $16,980 | $9,750–$19,258 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $12,821 | $14,230 | $14,431 | $11,248–$20,350 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $13,601 | $19,762 | $23,942 | $6,344–$32,554 |
| Columbus OH | 2 | — | — | — | $21,046–$27,746 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 6 | $19,216 | $19,594 | $22,766 | $16,238–$24,821 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $11,078 | $11,457 | $14,154 | $9,876–$23,784 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $13,572–$21,006 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $11,536 | $13,512 | $20,566 | $8,969–$27,090 |
| Detroit MI | 16 | $14,183 | $14,370 | $19,796 | $11,104–$26,936 |
| Florida (statewide) | 90 | $10,900 | $13,170 | $20,751 | $7,663–$31,100 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 40 | $14,144 | $20,466 | $25,977 | $8,975–$30,224 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $29,024 | $31,144 | $31,165 | $17,861–$35,221 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $11,284 | $14,835 | $16,418 | $10,084–$29,190 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 15 | $17,980 | $25,675 | $27,212 | $10,683–$39,428 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 40 | $10,290 | $11,343 | $15,033 | $7,839–$19,412 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 51 | $12,439 | $14,758 | $17,398 | $7,546–$22,634 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $14,732 | $15,000 | $18,953 | $13,700–$23,471 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 19 | $9,929 | $11,651 | $14,692 | $8,746–$17,846 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $11,869 | $12,895 | $15,852 | $7,699–$33,945 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 30 | $9,057 | $10,281 | $13,570 | $6,244–$27,468 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $16,816–$16,816 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $17,763 | $18,884 | $19,865 | $13,847–$23,897 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 24 | $8,888 | $9,610 | $11,190 | $6,819–$13,870 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $22,971 | $28,078 | $31,306 | $7,983–$31,306 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 8 | $11,776 | $13,490 | $14,767 | $7,382–$18,378 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $11,043–$13,383 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 36 | $12,494 | $13,992 | $17,178 | $9,836–$23,837 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $15,485 | $17,544 | $17,631 | $11,176–$19,531 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 21 | $13,072 | $13,212 | $17,399 | $5,684–$21,766 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 16 | $11,141 | $11,646 | $12,398 | $8,007–$17,153 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 25 | $10,336 | $12,145 | $15,018 | $7,145–$22,407 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $12,444 | $17,500 | $23,142 | $4,901–$36,416 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $9,766 | $10,725 | $14,032 | $9,115–$19,711 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 15 | $17,206 | $18,318 | $20,334 | $12,019–$24,728 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $14,051–$20,776 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $13,004 | $14,636 | $17,239 | $10,246–$24,353 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $18,053 | $20,288 | $23,600 | $10,000–$31,042 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 11 | $9,464 | $12,396 | $16,400 | $4,825–$30,914 |
| New York (statewide) | 48 | $11,903 | $13,872 | $18,910 | $7,512–$33,011 |
| New York City | 8 | $18,932 | $19,680 | $22,984 | $9,150–$30,531 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 33 | $8,986 | $10,857 | $20,241 | $6,349–$30,018 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $12,782 | $13,368 | $16,155 | $10,605–$18,996 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 51 | $13,396 | $15,614 | $19,386 | $6,651–$50,400 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 17 | $9,225 | $11,408 | $12,790 | $8,300–$24,377 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 10 | $17,992 | $19,912 | $21,695 | $16,938–$27,506 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 60 | $11,514 | $15,649 | $19,516 | $5,342–$29,468 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $18,113 | $19,676 | $23,550 | $17,153–$31,042 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $17,234 | $18,332 | $21,144 | $17,234–$23,337 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $12,570 | $13,312 | $14,864 | $10,071–$17,286 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $22,011 | $23,798 | $27,039 | $20,647–$27,039 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $11,356 | $13,654 | $14,881 | $9,070–$15,968 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 7 | $12,816 | $16,896 | $20,819 | $10,028–$22,420 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $15,152 | $20,042 | $22,888 | $13,444–$24,912 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $12,736 | $13,052 | $13,902 | $11,564–$16,810 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $27,240 | $27,240 | $27,240 | $26,970–$27,240 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $10,621–$31,005 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $12,897 | $14,816 | $16,653 | $12,364–$17,799 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $12,930–$19,286 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $22,733 | $23,681 | $23,931 | $20,975–$29,132 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 31 | $19,253 | $21,148 | $28,396 | $9,092–$31,958 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $13,320–$16,841 |
| St. Louis MO | 7 | $13,652 | $14,113 | $14,113 | $5,291–$18,494 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $20,228 | $20,751 | $21,374 | $16,007–$22,964 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 32 | $9,082 | $10,360 | $12,671 | $7,907–$19,711 |
| Texas (statewide) | 87 | $10,318 | $12,502 | $17,960 | $6,596–$27,468 |
| Utah (statewide) | 5 | $27,240 | $36,899 | $38,393 | $7,595–$38,393 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $12,835–$28,370 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 25 | $15,112 | $19,505 | $21,344 | $10,615–$34,131 |
| Washington (statewide) | 13 | $17,557 | $19,741 | $21,874 | $8,518–$43,456 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $15,469 | $20,128 | $20,748 | $9,487–$21,801 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $5,865 | $6,186 | $18,364 | $5,003–$24,939 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 47 | $16,058 | $19,398 | $21,536 | $9,470–$24,904 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $23,295–$23,295 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Medical Center | New Mexico (statewide) | $4,825 | 0.7× | 3 | 2026-07-10 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $4,901 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $5,003 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $5,291 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| St Mary Medical Center | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $5,342 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-03-31 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $5,684 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | West Virginia (statewide) | $5,716 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc | West Virginia (statewide) | $5,737 | 0.8× | 3 | 2026-07-09 |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $5,908 | 0.8× | 3 | 2026-07-10 |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | West Virginia (statewide) | $5,934 | 0.8× | 3 | 2026-07-10 |
| Wheeling Hospital, Inc | West Virginia (statewide) | $6,008 | 0.8× | 3 | 2026-07-09 |
| Three Rivers Medical Center | Kentucky (statewide) | $6,244 | 0.9× | 4 | 2026-09-17 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $34,131 | 4.8× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Wilcox Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $35,221 | 4.0× | 1 | 2026-02-12 |
| Page Hospital | Arizona (statewide) | $35,230 | 4.5× | 1 | 2026-03-02 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $36,416 | 4.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital | Utah (statewide) | $36,899 | 4.9× | 11 | 2026-08-05 |
| Intermountain Health Park City Hospital | Utah (statewide) | $38,393 | 5.1× | 6 | 2026-08-05 |
| Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital | Utah (statewide) | $38,393 | 5.1× | 6 | 2026-08-05 |
| St Luke'S Wood River Medical Center | Idaho (statewide) | $39,428 | 5.4× | 2 | 2026-03-25 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $43,456 | 5.2× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $44,070 | 4.5× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $45,288 | 4.7× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $50,400 | 7.3× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 660: Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm With Cc
1485 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $9,618.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 22 | $11,590 | $13,428 | $15,658 | $8,855–$31,905 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $11,804–$44,304 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 29 | $20,549 | $23,700 | $30,462 | $10,446–$51,835 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $11,319 | $13,015 | $13,612 | $10,323–$15,517 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $24,180 | $25,292 | $26,111 | $24,180–$39,447 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $8,337 | $13,289 | $14,895 | $7,606–$16,342 |
| Boston MA | 15 | $11,488 | $12,259 | $19,156 | $9,373–$35,430 |
| California (statewide) | 52 | $15,242 | $18,896 | $23,721 | $8,495–$55,813 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $20,402 | $22,096 | $25,838 | $14,827–$25,838 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $16,610 | $19,268 | $22,050 | $12,726–$24,584 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $16,366 | $18,164 | $18,422 | $12,844–$35,477 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $17,361 | $25,676 | $30,562 | $8,098–$41,556 |
| Columbus OH | 2 | — | — | — | $26,865–$35,418 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 6 | $23,013 | $24,096 | $25,102 | $16,238–$30,232 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $13,444 | $14,170 | $17,584 | $12,306–$27,135 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $17,212–$25,740 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $14,747 | $17,248 | $26,252 | $11,206–$34,913 |
| Detroit MI | 17 | $18,105 | $18,310 | $24,392 | $14,322–$29,086 |
| Florida (statewide) | 90 | $13,568 | $15,932 | $26,750 | $10,003–$39,700 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 43 | $18,760 | $26,273 | $29,942 | $11,540–$39,447 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $39,250 | $42,854 | $46,053 | $22,799–$49,539 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $13,958 | $18,039 | $21,161 | $13,186–$34,150 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 15 | $22,850 | $29,078 | $33,008 | $13,638–$44,574 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 40 | $13,204 | $14,593 | $19,936 | $10,007–$24,446 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 51 | $14,732 | $18,406 | $22,209 | $8,480–$28,892 |
| Indianapolis IN | 6 | $14,799 | $19,597 | $28,520 | $13,700–$29,962 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 20 | $12,757 | $14,870 | $18,077 | $11,386–$22,854 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 21 | $14,278 | $16,327 | $20,060 | $5,700–$26,104 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 31 | $11,672 | $13,438 | $17,234 | $8,149–$35,854 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $21,950–$21,950 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $23,062 | $24,862 | $26,662 | $17,708–$31,190 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $11,106 | $13,100 | $15,062 | $8,553–$17,858 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $27,198 | $35,842 | $39,963 | $10,190–$39,963 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 8 | $15,013 | $17,220 | $18,552 | $9,423–$23,460 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $14,096–$17,083 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 37 | $14,614 | $17,311 | $21,922 | $11,694–$27,491 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $19,767 | $22,395 | $23,011 | $14,467–$23,504 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 21 | $16,866 | $16,866 | $22,710 | $7,256–$28,411 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $14,064 | $14,974 | $15,867 | $10,452–$21,897 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 25 | $13,000 | $14,102 | $16,810 | $5,801–$26,942 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $15,886 | $22,124 | $27,252 | $6,397–$47,676 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $11,988 | $13,124 | $17,934 | $11,473–$25,728 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 15 | $22,458 | $23,498 | $25,892 | $15,688–$31,566 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $17,028–$26,250 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $16,632 | $18,097 | $22,138 | $13,079–$31,086 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $23,496 | $25,679 | $30,126 | $13,151–$40,300 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 10 | $13,285 | $17,326 | $21,229 | $9,403–$40,348 |
| New York (statewide) | 48 | $15,194 | $17,784 | $24,271 | $9,589–$42,966 |
| New York City | 8 | $24,266 | $25,122 | $29,340 | $11,942–$38,973 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 30 | $11,998 | $14,372 | $25,838 | $8,287–$35,327 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $16,504 | $17,246 | $19,162 | $13,841–$24,194 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 51 | $16,882 | $19,931 | $24,970 | $8,490–$51,200 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 18 | $11,356 | $14,062 | $15,701 | $8,300–$25,847 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 11 | $22,163 | $24,282 | $27,785 | $13,744–$35,654 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 61 | $15,477 | $20,009 | $24,193 | $9,339–$37,988 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $23,204 | $25,117 | $30,089 | $21,897–$40,300 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $22,000 | $23,401 | $27,598 | $22,000–$30,462 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $15,606 | $16,569 | $18,462 | $12,856–$21,276 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $27,336 | $29,632 | $35,400 | $26,948–$35,400 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $15,390 | $17,822 | $20,166 | $11,839–$20,384 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 7 | $16,180 | $22,088 | $26,576 | $11,422–$28,619 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $15,276 | $26,161 | $29,218 | $13,310–$31,801 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $16,007 | $16,323 | $17,643 | $14,263–$18,256 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $29,258 | $29,258 | $29,258 | $28,966–$29,258 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $13,995–$34,788 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $16,263 | $18,912 | $20,932 | $15,516–$22,340 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $16,376–$25,171 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $29,457 | $30,910 | $31,236 | $27,310–$38,242 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 31 | $25,154 | $27,100 | $36,678 | $11,039–$40,054 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $14,539–$21,497 |
| St. Louis MO | 6 | $17,091 | $17,970 | $17,970 | $6,754–$24,212 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $26,120 | $27,086 | $27,284 | $23,912–$29,314 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 32 | $11,693 | $13,382 | $16,049 | $10,320–$25,728 |
| Texas (statewide) | 87 | $13,398 | $15,711 | $22,412 | $7,188–$35,854 |
| Utah (statewide) | 5 | $29,258 | $39,631 | $41,235 | $9,695–$41,235 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $16,753–$37,031 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 26 | $18,482 | $25,460 | $27,012 | $13,424–$43,569 |
| Washington (statewide) | 13 | $22,538 | $25,474 | $28,240 | $11,055–$56,382 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $19,848 | $26,272 | $27,082 | $12,111–$27,830 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 13 | $8,177 | $8,809 | $22,802 | $6,924–$31,834 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 47 | $20,621 | $25,320 | $27,491 | $12,088–$31,791 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $29,906–$29,906 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $5,700 | 0.7× | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| Lafayette Regional Health Center | Missouri (statewide) | $5,801 | 0.6× | 4 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $6,397 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $6,754 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $6,924 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Frisco At Pg | Texas (statewide) | $7,188 | 0.8× | 3 | 2025-01-31 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $7,256 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Ascension Providence | Texas (statewide) | $7,529 | 0.8× | 5 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx | Austin TX | $7,606 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | Texas (statewide) | $7,606 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis | Texas (statewide) | $7,606 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $7,606 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Flagstaff Medical Center | Arizona (statewide) | $45,703 | 4.5× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Kohala Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $46,053 | 4.1× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $46,053 | 4.1× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Honoka'A Hospital And Skilled Nursing | Hawaii (statewide) | $46,053 | 4.1× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Arizona (statewide) | $47,058 | 4.7× | 1 | 2026-03-02 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $47,676 | 5.0× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $49,539 | 4.4× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $51,200 | 5.8× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Page Hospital | Arizona (statewide) | $51,835 | 5.1× | 1 | 2026-03-02 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $55,190 | 4.5× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $55,813 | 4.5× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $56,382 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
Questions
How much do commercial insurers pay hospitals for kidney stone removal (ureteroscopy with laser)?
Across 1146 hospitals in 81 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 52356, hospital outpatient is $9,065, 1.6× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $6,478 to $12,618. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for kidney stone removal (ureteroscopy with laser)?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 52356 is $5,478 and its surgery-center rate is $2,730, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for kidney stone removal (ureteroscopy with laser)?
Lowest medians: Holland Hospital ($2,730), Baptist Hospital ($2,986), Oaklawn Hospital ($2,997). Highest: Stanford Health Care ($35,334), Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon ($34,118), Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital ($30,405). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.