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Breaking a kidney stone with shock waves from outside the body. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Breaking a kidney stone with shock waves from outside the body.
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How much does kidney stone shock-wave treatment cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for kidney stone shock-wave treatment is $2,244 at surgery center; $4,122 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is kidney stone shock-wave treatment cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($2,244) rather than hospital outpatient ($4,122), about $1,878 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.