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Laparoscopic radical (50545) or partial (50543) nephrectomy. Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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CPT 50543: Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
959 hospitals in 77 markets. National Medicare rate $10,860, surgery center $5,120.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 6 | $11,595 | $12,138 | $12,506 | $10,316–$18,565 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $18,995–$27,695 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 8 | $7,658 | $8,532 | $11,923 | $6,620–$12,704 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 6 | $8,393 | $10,305 | $11,368 | $5,000–$14,390 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $9,039 | $9,039 | $13,529 | $9,039–$15,026 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $8,077 | $9,287 | $9,287 | $8,077–$15,811 |
| Boston MA | 10 | $12,862 | $16,262 | $17,349 | $7,794–$19,450 |
| California (statewide) | 49 | $16,364 | $29,838 | $39,398 | $7,844–$39,398 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $12,378 | $12,378 | $12,378 | $12,209–$12,378 |
| Chicago IL | 8 | $8,963 | $10,112 | $14,716 | $8,308–$18,930 |
| Cleveland OH | 10 | $9,621 | $11,062 | $13,525 | $8,512–$17,859 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 12 | $11,184 | $12,130 | $12,842 | $9,657–$20,975 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $7,885–$7,885 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 12 | $11,330 | $15,590 | $15,958 | $9,800–$31,372 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $11,432 | $12,526 | $17,517 | $10,641–$20,744 |
| Detroit MI | 13 | $6,035 | $6,035 | $10,554 | $5,464–$17,308 |
| Florida (statewide) | 55 | $11,883 | $12,461 | $14,598 | $7,342–$22,755 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 25 | $9,711 | $15,026 | $16,689 | $5,681–$29,417 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $12,289–$13,576 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $9,493 | $14,471 | $15,912 | $8,778–$20,289 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 10 | $10,626 | $25,562 | $26,445 | $9,087–$31,189 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 26 | $10,716 | $12,500 | $14,716 | $7,055–$30,931 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 24 | $17,573 | $24,050 | $36,576 | $8,910–$49,858 |
| Indianapolis IN | 1 | — | — | — | $44,217–$44,217 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 12 | $15,411 | $18,025 | $21,137 | $12,318–$25,570 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 9 | $11,621 | $14,652 | $22,318 | $9,910–$30,408 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 14 | $7,887 | $12,271 | $13,024 | $5,073–$17,234 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $7,618–$10,098 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $12,964 | $14,012 | $18,328 | $10,761–$36,188 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 22 | $9,481 | $10,477 | $12,588 | $6,752–$16,957 |
| Maine (statewide) | 15 | $42,660 | $48,931 | $49,527 | $26,083–$62,270 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 5 | $11,535 | $12,304 | $12,624 | $8,853–$15,864 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 1 | — | — | — | $11,329–$11,329 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 21 | $10,792 | $11,184 | $12,425 | $6,035–$18,323 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 6 | $8,696 | $8,696 | $8,862 | $8,517–$22,410 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 11 | $21,911 | $29,220 | $34,076 | $8,696–$45,492 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 11 | $8,110 | $9,108 | $10,472 | $6,660–$28,990 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 14 | $13,650 | $14,158 | $16,646 | $6,897–$27,788 |
| Montana (statewide) | 5 | $20,844 | $21,864 | $29,652 | $14,311–$30,408 |
| Nashville TN | 7 | $6,857 | $6,874 | $13,498 | $6,165–$20,294 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 11 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $15,478 | $7,618–$28,144 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $7,618–$20,812 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $19,963 | $24,170 | $32,860 | $14,422–$47,601 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 20 | $10,475 | $12,060 | $12,492 | $8,458–$21,721 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $10,987–$31,281 |
| New York (statewide) | 29 | $14,918 | $16,572 | $22,767 | $9,179–$33,966 |
| New York City | 7 | $16,112 | $16,112 | $16,368 | $10,600–$16,741 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $10,404–$26,328 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $15,050 | $18,011 | $18,177 | $11,996–$23,519 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 37 | $14,227 | $21,720 | $24,844 | $5,441–$40,858 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 9 | $11,548 | $17,699 | $21,648 | $10,860–$25,456 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 7 | $26,661 | $28,716 | $38,448 | $21,386–$47,882 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 25 | $13,229 | $21,304 | $36,469 | $7,476–$48,898 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $8,428 | $9,751 | $12,221 | $6,660–$13,727 |
| Phoenix AZ | 8 | $8,076 | $8,360 | $8,360 | $7,224–$8,360 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 8 | $17,147 | $20,008 | $22,037 | $8,458–$26,205 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $20,708 | $20,708 | $36,651 | $19,843–$36,651 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $16,731–$19,986 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $12,446–$12,992 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 4 | — | — | — | $9,328–$13,814 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $10,403 | $10,758 | $10,758 | $9,371–$11,112 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $8,570–$12,708 |
| San Diego CA | 3 | — | — | — | $19,551–$25,211 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 5 | $15,635 | $16,382 | $18,763 | $12,589–$52,830 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $27,306 | $28,948 | $36,368 | $23,910–$40,266 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 18 | $12,252 | $14,686 | $19,412 | $7,944–$22,852 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $14,038–$15,956 |
| St. Louis MO | 1 | — | — | — | $6,187–$6,187 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $15,362 | $15,362 | $15,362 | $14,016–$23,168 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 20 | $7,997 | $10,370 | $11,304 | $6,274–$21,239 |
| Texas (statewide) | 69 | $10,516 | $13,022 | $16,982 | $7,170–$46,675 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $9,629 | $10,403 | $10,649 | $9,371–$10,758 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 20 | $18,722 | $26,244 | $30,570 | $13,296–$36,025 |
| Washington (statewide) | 11 | $26,068 | $30,051 | $36,719 | $10,552–$53,792 |
| Washington DC | 9 | $10,086 | $12,181 | $12,181 | $8,320–$12,283 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $11,556–$42,150 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 34 | $11,311 | $12,944 | $14,089 | $5,444–$30,964 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley County Medical Center | Arkansas (statewide) | $5,000 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-08 |
| King'S Daughters' Medical Center | Kentucky (statewide) | $5,073 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-09-25 |
| Hocking Valley Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $5,441 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-07-31 |
| Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus | Wisconsin (statewide) | $5,444 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital | Wisconsin (statewide) | $5,444 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Francis Hospital | Wisconsin (statewide) | $5,461 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital - St Joseph Campus | Wisconsin (statewide) | $5,461 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Henry Ford Health -St John Hospital | Detroit MI | $5,464 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Atrium Health Navicent Peach | Georgia (statewide) | $5,681 | 0.6× | 1 | 2025-11-19 |
| Norton Hospital | Kentucky (statewide) | $5,805 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-02-11 |
| Chi Saint Joseph Berea Nf | Kentucky (statewide) | $5,822 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-02-28 |
| Ascension Columbia St Mary'S Hospital Milwaukee Ca | Wisconsin (statewide) | $5,952 | 0.6× | 3 | 2026-01-01 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $48,898 | 4.5× | 8 | 2026-07-01 |
| Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $48,931 | 4.7× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $49,527 | 4.6× | 2 | 2026-04-15 |
| Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $49,527 | 4.7× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Northern Light C A Dean Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $49,527 | 4.7× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $49,527 | 4.7× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital | Indiana (statewide) | $49,858 | 4.4× | 1 | 2026-09-01 |
| Mainehealth Waldo Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $51,153 | 4.9× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Northern Light Mayo Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $52,164 | 5.0× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Stanford Health Care | San Francisco Bay Area CA | $52,830 | 3.4× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mary Bridge Children'S Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $53,792 | 4.3× | 5 | 2026-08-27 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $62,270 | 6.0× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm With Cc
1408 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $13,316.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 22 | $15,812 | $18,390 | $21,264 | $12,261–$43,526 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $16,155–$60,442 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $26,020 | $34,141 | $41,516 | $11,379–$56,463 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $15,555 | $17,755 | $18,847 | $14,084–$21,484 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $32,988 | $35,020 | $36,154 | $32,988–$53,818 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $11,543 | $17,743 | $21,507 | $9,063–$25,698 |
| Boston MA | 12 | $15,240 | $16,928 | $21,164 | $12,977–$37,474 |
| California (statewide) | 51 | $20,742 | $25,809 | $33,850 | $11,590–$105,332 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $27,834 | $30,144 | $35,775 | $20,529–$35,775 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $22,750 | $26,286 | $30,184 | $17,362–$34,038 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $22,661 | $25,150 | $25,506 | $16,544–$35,978 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $24,038 | $35,148 | $42,316 | $11,212–$57,537 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $37,197–$37,197 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 5 | $25,858 | $34,885 | $40,510 | $24,821–$59,006 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $17,616 | $20,713 | $23,958 | $15,999–$37,019 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $41,516–$41,516 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $20,706 | $23,880 | $36,348 | $15,329–$48,032 |
| Detroit MI | 15 | $25,068 | $25,352 | $34,627 | $19,830–$39,764 |
| Florida (statewide) | 89 | $17,412 | $19,412 | $36,952 | $13,646–$54,968 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 44 | $25,247 | $35,288 | $41,012 | $15,044–$53,818 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $40,346 | $43,280 | $47,091 | $31,568–$49,084 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $18,226 | $23,133 | $28,546 | $17,656–$42,956 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 9 | $25,254 | $30,734 | $36,127 | $18,882–$46,154 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 39 | $17,677 | $20,156 | $27,802 | $12,318–$33,565 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 45 | $15,694 | $24,962 | $30,749 | $8,970–$53,390 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $15,001 | $15,002 | $33,498 | $14,482–$41,484 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 15 | $17,236 | $20,084 | $23,260 | $15,498–$31,023 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $18,097 | $19,694 | $24,899 | $13,607–$60,442 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 23 | $17,194 | $18,964 | $24,504 | $11,303–$48,914 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $29,945–$35,362 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $31,548 | $33,744 | $36,002 | $24,474–$42,552 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $14,819 | $16,428 | $18,693 | $11,252–$24,424 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $37,105 | $49,626 | $55,332 | $14,109–$55,332 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 7 | $19,898 | $24,976 | $25,566 | $13,047–$32,482 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $18,674–$23,625 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 36 | $22,798 | $24,934 | $31,293 | $14,421–$46,122 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $27,369 | $31,007 | $31,394 | $19,591–$34,520 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 20 | $23,312 | $23,352 | $31,086 | $10,047–$38,759 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $19,330 | $20,012 | $21,429 | $14,259–$30,318 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 24 | $17,524 | $19,910 | $23,174 | $13,437–$36,756 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $21,996 | $30,335 | $40,330 | $8,727–$63,446 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $15,615 | $15,996 | $20,997 | $14,981–$35,100 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 15 | $30,271 | $31,696 | $34,619 | $21,402–$43,706 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $23,119–$36,345 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $23,113 | $25,838 | $30,529 | $18,109–$43,042 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $32,201 | $35,252 | $41,711 | $17,288–$54,291 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 9 | $18,117 | $24,767 | $29,134 | $12,828–$55,046 |
| New York (statewide) | 48 | $21,037 | $24,473 | $32,512 | $13,277–$58,616 |
| New York City | 8 | $33,482 | $34,784 | $40,278 | $16,292–$56,346 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 25 | $19,763 | $23,505 | $35,775 | $15,606–$44,753 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $22,678 | $23,458 | $24,028 | $18,883–$33,006 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 46 | $23,098 | $28,549 | $33,894 | $11,755–$68,300 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 17 | $14,131 | $18,718 | $19,790 | $11,033–$35,553 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $30,697 | $36,417 | $38,443 | $29,888–$48,864 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 59 | $22,094 | $27,613 | $34,324 | $13,999–$52,248 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $31,970 | $34,776 | $40,788 | $30,318–$54,291 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $30,460 | $32,400 | $36,082 | $30,460–$40,276 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $23,752 | $25,170 | $28,264 | $19,675–$32,642 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $36,789 | $39,202 | $47,597 | $36,765–$47,597 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $19,950 | $24,314 | $25,066 | $18,424–$28,223 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 7 | $22,153 | $29,742 | $36,797 | $13,830–$39,625 |
| Richmond VA | 6 | $21,151 | $31,408 | $43,440 | $18,254–$45,213 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $20,827 | $21,669 | $22,692 | $19,057–$26,670 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $36,677 | $36,677 | $36,677 | $36,313–$36,677 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $16,892–$40,680 |
| San Diego CA | 6 | $20,766 | $23,882 | $29,349 | $17,982–$30,558 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $21,728–$34,341 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $40,187 | $40,626 | $42,614 | $36,801–$51,873 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 26 | $30,878 | $38,274 | $49,558 | $16,564–$55,458 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $23,543–$29,765 |
| St. Louis MO | 5 | $24,163 | $24,163 | $24,163 | $9,351–$33,666 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $35,889 | $36,952 | $37,777 | $29,498–$40,588 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $15,877 | $18,502 | $20,756 | $14,398–$35,100 |
| Texas (statewide) | 87 | $17,720 | $21,280 | $29,501 | $9,063–$48,914 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $36,677–$51,693 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $22,855–$50,520 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 22 | $27,698 | $34,734 | $37,399 | $17,452–$60,324 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $33,114 | $35,357 | $40,968 | $26,790–$77,041 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $27,092 | $35,842 | $36,946 | $16,262–$38,532 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $13,791 | $14,547 | $37,768 | $11,764–$44,077 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 48 | $26,369 | $34,543 | $38,064 | $13,088–$44,017 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $40,978–$40,978 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $8,727 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Schneck Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $8,970 | 0.7× | 3 | 2024-01-24 |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx | Austin TX | $9,063 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | Texas (statewide) | $9,063 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis | Texas (statewide) | $9,063 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $9,063 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Cedar Park Regional Medical Center | Austin TX | $9,063 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville | Texas (statewide) | $9,063 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $9,351 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $10,047 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Ascension St John Sapulpa | Oklahoma (statewide) | $11,033 | 0.9× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mt San Rafael Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $11,212 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-07-23 |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary'S Regional Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $57,537 | 4.2× | 4 | 2026-03-22 |
| Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | New York (statewide) | $58,616 | 3.5× | 10 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Connecticut (statewide) | $59,006 | 3.7× | 13 | 2026-09-19 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $60,324 | 4.8× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $60,442 | 4.2× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $60,442 | 4.9× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $63,446 | 4.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $63,655 | 3.7× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $66,124 | 3.9× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $68,300 | 5.6× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $77,041 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $105,332 | 6.2× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/McC
1398 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $11,292.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 20 | $13,800 | $15,594 | $18,213 | $10,397–$35,809 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $13,773–$49,726 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $22,406 | $28,921 | $34,190 | $9,916–$49,205 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $13,190 | $14,608 | $15,835 | $11,587–$18,218 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $27,139 | $29,696 | $30,657 | $27,139–$44,276 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $9,788 | $15,958 | $18,732 | $9,063–$21,458 |
| Boston MA | 12 | $12,924 | $14,354 | $17,970 | $11,005–$31,777 |
| California (statewide) | 51 | $18,269 | $22,316 | $28,414 | $12,302–$99,114 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $22,900 | $24,800 | $30,336 | $17,408–$30,336 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $18,870 | $21,627 | $25,010 | $14,284–$28,863 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $19,216 | $21,326 | $21,628 | $16,857–$28,508 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $20,384 | $28,952 | $35,883 | $9,508–$48,790 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $31,542–$31,542 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 5 | $24,821 | $29,582 | $33,074 | $23,096–$51,761 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $15,581 | $17,554 | $20,574 | $14,258–$33,829 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $35,118–$35,118 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $17,106 | $20,250 | $30,822 | $13,004–$40,210 |
| Detroit MI | 15 | $21,257 | $21,264 | $29,818 | $16,213–$34,755 |
| Florida (statewide) | 89 | $15,521 | $17,688 | $30,401 | $11,227–$46,612 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 44 | $20,952 | $30,122 | $34,776 | $12,513–$44,276 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $40,520 | $43,280 | $44,636 | $26,769–$54,647 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $16,675 | $19,486 | $23,516 | $14,772–$38,137 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 11 | $22,298 | $29,114 | $31,894 | $16,012–$37,615 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 37 | $15,571 | $17,092 | $23,226 | $11,749–$54,960 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 42 | $14,732 | $21,260 | $26,075 | $8,480–$33,922 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $14,732 | $15,000 | $28,406 | $13,700–$35,178 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 15 | $14,180 | $16,523 | $19,766 | $12,768–$25,523 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $14,946 | $16,434 | $21,114 | $11,538–$49,726 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 23 | $13,992 | $15,387 | $20,234 | $9,299–$40,242 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $24,636–$30,255 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $26,256 | $27,961 | $29,422 | $20,754–$35,008 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $11,930 | $13,810 | $15,171 | $9,460–$20,402 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $31,072 | $42,082 | $46,920 | $11,964–$46,920 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 7 | $16,894 | $21,179 | $22,008 | $11,064–$25,877 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $16,550–$19,956 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 36 | $19,524 | $21,589 | $26,504 | $12,228–$40,312 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $23,209 | $25,828 | $26,061 | $16,188–$29,272 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 20 | $19,692 | $19,802 | $25,574 | $8,519–$32,277 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $16,513 | $17,170 | $18,171 | $11,731–$25,709 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 25 | $15,161 | $16,884 | $19,864 | $11,054–$30,239 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $18,652 | $25,842 | $34,312 | $7,179–$53,345 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $14,430 | $14,584 | $19,200 | $13,700–$28,877 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $25,244 | $26,456 | $29,659 | $17,608–$37,062 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $19,786–$30,820 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $19,154 | $23,234 | $26,640 | $15,356–$36,498 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $26,294 | $30,013 | $35,370 | $14,686–$45,974 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 10 | $15,474 | $18,232 | $23,772 | $10,553–$45,286 |
| New York (statewide) | 47 | $17,608 | $20,794 | $28,894 | $11,258–$48,224 |
| New York City | 8 | $28,195 | $29,496 | $34,388 | $13,403–$47,780 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 24 | $15,452 | $21,701 | $30,484 | $11,233–$39,594 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $18,938 | $19,822 | $21,149 | $15,535–$27,154 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 44 | $18,709 | $23,650 | $28,680 | $9,968–$59,500 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 17 | $12,463 | $15,872 | $17,233 | $8,300–$28,093 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $26,216 | $30,881 | $32,599 | $24,499–$40,583 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 58 | $18,371 | $23,493 | $27,592 | $12,034–$43,716 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $26,781 | $28,651 | $32,876 | $25,709–$45,974 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $25,830 | $27,475 | $30,593 | $25,830–$34,190 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $20,368 | $21,561 | $24,232 | $16,785–$28,092 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $31,615 | $33,853 | $39,609 | $30,247–$39,609 |
| Research Triangle NC | 8 | $18,920 | $21,218 | $22,808 | $14,330–$23,932 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 7 | $18,942 | $24,750 | $31,203 | $13,406–$33,602 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $17,936 | $33,277 | $36,018 | $17,460–$37,197 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $16,860 | $18,576 | $19,533 | $15,697–$23,218 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $31,750 | $31,750 | $31,750 | $31,435–$31,750 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $16,816–$36,768 |
| San Diego CA | 6 | $18,510 | $21,334 | $25,112 | $17,512–$26,060 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $19,146–$28,252 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $31,631 | $33,301 | $35,059 | $30,089–$42,676 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 25 | $25,829 | $34,306 | $42,608 | $14,101–$47,252 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $10,357–$25,240 |
| St. Louis MO | 6 | $20,910 | $20,910 | $20,910 | $7,930–$29,408 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $29,966 | $30,401 | $32,034 | $26,839–$34,417 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $14,471 | $15,739 | $17,745 | $12,209–$28,877 |
| Texas (statewide) | 87 | $14,836 | $18,046 | $25,625 | $7,362–$40,242 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $31,750–$44,749 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $18,803–$41,563 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 21 | $22,650 | $29,340 | $31,860 | $15,682–$51,154 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $27,294 | $29,554 | $33,830 | $21,991–$62,830 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $22,934 | $29,487 | $30,396 | $13,667–$32,675 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 11 | $12,051 | $12,436 | $31,576 | $10,355–$37,377 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 48 | $22,360 | $28,654 | $32,277 | $13,088–$37,325 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $32,894–$32,894 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $7,179 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Providence | Texas (statewide) | $7,362 | 0.7× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $7,930 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Ascension St John Sapulpa | Oklahoma (statewide) | $8,300 | 0.8× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Schneck Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $8,480 | 0.7× | 3 | 2024-01-24 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $8,519 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Peterson Regional Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $8,915 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-08-17 |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx | Austin TX | $9,063 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | Texas (statewide) | $9,063 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis | Texas (statewide) | $9,063 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $9,063 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Cedar Park Regional Medical Center | Austin TX | $9,063 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $49,726 | 4.0× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $49,726 | 4.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $51,154 | 4.8× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Connecticut (statewide) | $51,761 | 3.8× | 13 | 2026-09-19 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $53,345 | 4.7× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wilcox Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $54,647 | 4.1× | 2 | 2026-02-12 |
| Taylorville Memorial Hospital | Illinois (statewide) | $54,960 | 4.6× | 1 | 2026-09-17 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $55,923 | 3.9× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $56,898 | 3.9× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $59,500 | 5.7× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $62,830 | 5.1× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $99,114 | 6.8× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 656: Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm With McC
1380 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $23,168.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 20 | $27,441 | $31,645 | $35,304 | $21,331–$77,571 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $27,745–$107,716 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $40,497 | $57,103 | $65,588 | $15,934–$79,297 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $27,520 | $31,643 | $32,790 | $25,100–$37,378 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $58,788 | $60,926 | $62,899 | $58,788–$95,908 |
| Austin TX | 11 | $20,464 | $33,600 | $35,294 | $19,948–$45,265 |
| Boston MA | 12 | $26,515 | $29,450 | $36,703 | $22,578–$65,196 |
| California (statewide) | 51 | $36,089 | $44,514 | $59,180 | $20,654–$133,952 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $49,605 | $53,722 | $62,240 | $35,716–$62,240 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $40,284 | $46,848 | $53,497 | $30,941–$59,219 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $39,565 | $43,755 | $44,374 | $34,586–$61,877 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $41,821 | $60,202 | $73,620 | $19,507–$100,102 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $64,714–$64,714 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $24,821–$68,735 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $28,728 | $36,016 | $39,508 | $27,056–$73,282 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $67,519–$67,519 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $34,645 | $41,547 | $63,238 | $25,755–$84,439 |
| Detroit MI | 16 | $43,612 | $44,019 | $64,052 | $38,588–$93,401 |
| Florida (statewide) | 89 | $28,391 | $31,458 | $64,484 | $17,562–$95,632 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 44 | $45,602 | $62,508 | $71,351 | $24,374–$95,908 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $43,280 | $46,556 | $59,542 | $37,761–$69,930 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $31,655 | $38,645 | $48,564 | $31,103–$66,410 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 15 | $50,933 | $74,785 | $102,561 | $32,851–$102,561 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 39 | $31,338 | $37,492 | $46,392 | $24,105–$57,184 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 40 | $23,031 | $39,880 | $53,497 | $16,326–$69,597 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $17,233 | $17,886 | $58,279 | $17,233–$72,174 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 15 | $30,432 | $35,792 | $40,274 | $27,542–$55,288 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $27,384 | $32,470 | $43,318 | $22,933–$63,614 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 22 | $29,497 | $33,234 | $41,725 | $20,143–$75,146 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $53,368–$60,212 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $53,809 | $59,319 | $61,876 | $42,580–$75,833 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $26,108 | $29,278 | $33,248 | $19,161–$42,890 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $66,128 | $86,338 | $96,265 | $24,547–$96,265 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 7 | $34,510 | $39,816 | $43,452 | $22,698–$58,609 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 3 | — | — | — | $28,166–$44,568 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 34 | $41,253 | $45,232 | $57,936 | $25,089–$82,656 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 14 | $48,492 | $53,946 | $55,948 | $34,604–$60,058 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 20 | $40,628 | $42,767 | $55,400 | $17,479–$69,076 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $34,385 | $38,513 | $40,331 | $25,412–$52,837 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 24 | $29,977 | $34,640 | $39,654 | $16,376–$65,505 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $32,464 | $52,204 | $69,613 | $15,552–$111,666 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $24,629 | $26,140 | $39,305 | $23,485–$62,554 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $54,602 | $56,545 | $60,334 | $38,142–$76,039 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $39,341–$63,232 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $37,423 | $44,000 | $53,464 | $27,876–$74,883 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $54,612 | $60,747 | $72,568 | $29,345–$94,344 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 9 | $31,520 | $44,139 | $52,166 | $22,183–$98,098 |
| New York (statewide) | 46 | $34,234 | $41,938 | $56,045 | $23,098–$104,462 |
| New York City | 8 | $58,581 | $60,517 | $70,074 | $29,032–$98,030 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 24 | $26,532 | $48,320 | $62,813 | $18,212–$79,020 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $36,110 | $41,404 | $42,042 | $31,514–$58,822 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 42 | $36,706 | $48,062 | $59,394 | $20,451–$103,500 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 17 | $25,530 | $29,345 | $34,461 | $14,318–$60,503 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 9 | $52,504 | $63,358 | $66,882 | $51,024–$86,440 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 58 | $38,032 | $48,120 | $57,492 | $24,689–$87,902 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $55,838 | $60,504 | $69,894 | $52,746–$94,344 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $52,994 | $53,317 | $58,658 | $51,747–$63,476 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $40,524 | $42,660 | $47,691 | $33,268–$54,423 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $65,520 | $68,260 | $84,824 | $63,743–$84,824 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $35,556 | $43,331 | $43,510 | $20,840–$49,102 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $40,333 | $60,935 | $67,104 | $29,468–$68,939 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $28,998 | $68,273 | $74,546 | $27,552–$92,061 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $32,296 | $35,294 | $38,470 | $29,291–$43,468 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $65,714 | $65,714 | $65,714 | $65,061–$65,714 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $31,742–$57,938 |
| San Diego CA | 6 | $36,019 | $40,752 | $49,966 | $31,123–$52,442 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $37,468–$61,199 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $70,918 | $71,394 | $75,262 | $65,143–$92,444 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 25 | $50,973 | $62,084 | $77,798 | $20,137–$96,485 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $40,960–$51,785 |
| St. Louis MO | 6 | $38,117 | $38,117 | $38,117 | $16,269–$54,006 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $63,021 | $65,856 | $65,926 | $49,222–$70,614 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $26,473 | $31,304 | $37,344 | $22,279–$62,554 |
| Texas (statewide) | 82 | $31,587 | $37,370 | $48,268 | $20,030–$84,700 |
| Utah (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $65,714–$92,618 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $40,732–$90,035 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 21 | $46,469 | $61,902 | $65,631 | $25,304–$104,951 |
| Washington (statewide) | 11 | $60,770 | $62,749 | $74,458 | $48,329–$135,060 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $45,034 | $63,876 | $65,844 | $28,591–$67,038 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 11 | $19,346 | $19,964 | $58,464 | $16,624–$76,685 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 47 | $49,922 | $61,562 | $66,223 | $14,553–$76,580 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $69,717–$69,717 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc | Oklahoma (statewide) | $14,318 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-12 |
| Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc | Wisconsin (statewide) | $14,553 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-08-07 |
| Ascension St John Sapulpa | Oklahoma (statewide) | $14,966 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $15,552 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc. | Arizona (statewide) | $15,934 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-07-29 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $16,269 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Schneck Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $16,326 | 0.7× | 1 | 2024-01-24 |
| Ascension Columbia St Mary'S Hospital Milwaukee Ca | Wisconsin (statewide) | $16,327 | 0.7× | 9 | 2026-01-01 |
| Lafayette Regional Health Center | Missouri (statewide) | $16,376 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-09-01 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $16,624 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Ascension St John Nowata | Oklahoma (statewide) | $16,851 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Heart Center | Indiana (statewide) | $17,205 | 0.7× | 7 | 2026-01-01 |
| St Luke'S Jerome | Idaho (statewide) | $102,561 | 4.6× | 2 | 2026-03-25 |
| St Luke'S Wood River Medical Center | Idaho (statewide) | $102,561 | 4.6× | 2 | 2026-03-25 |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | New York (statewide) | $102,917 | 3.6× | 3 | 2025-12-31 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $103,500 | 4.8× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | New York (statewide) | $104,462 | 3.6× | 10 | 2026-04-01 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $104,951 | 4.8× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $107,716 | 4.3× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $109,016 | 3.7× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $111,666 | 4.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Loma Linda University Children'S Hospital | California (statewide) | $116,133 | 3.9× | 2 | 2026-09-02 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $133,952 | 4.5× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $135,060 | 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 removal (laparoscopic)?
Across 959 hospitals in 77 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 50543, hospital outpatient is $14,028, 1.3× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $10,752 to $20,828. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for kidney removal (laparoscopic)?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 50543 is $10,860 and its surgery-center rate is $5,120, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for kidney removal (laparoscopic)?
Lowest medians: Bradley County Medical Center ($5,000), King'S Daughters' Medical Center ($5,073), Hocking Valley Community Hospital ($5,441). Highest: Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital ($62,270), Mary Bridge Children'S Hospital ($53,792), Stanford Health Care ($52,830). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.