Removal of abdominal cavity tube in Massachusetts
Below is what hospitals in Massachusetts charge if you pay cash, and the typical rate insurers negotiated.
Cash prices at 5 hospitals in Massachusetts run from $1,465 to $3,287. The typical hospital charges $2,858. Where a hospital sits on this scale matters more than the number alone:
typical: $2,858
Cheaper than most hospitalsPricier than most hospitals
5 hospitals. Sort by: Cash price ▲ · Negotiated median · Gross charge · Negotiated low
What these numbers mean.
Cash price is what the hospital lists for patients paying out of pocket.
Negotiated median is the middle of what insurance companies actually agreed to pay.
Gross charge is the sticker price — almost nobody pays it.
What you will actually pay is usually different from both numbers:
with insurance, your deductible, copay, or coinsurance decides what you owe —
the negotiated rate is what the insurer pays, not your bill.
A single line item may not be the whole cost: physician, anesthesia, pathology,
and facility fees can be billed separately.
Prices vary by hospital and change over time; always confirm with the hospital before you go.
| Hospital | Cash price | Where it sits | Insurance pays (typical) | Gross charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | $1,465Insurance typically pays $2,642Sticker price $3,256 | Lowest price of any hospital | $2,642 | $3,256 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center MA · Price file April 1, 2026 | $1,856Insurance typically pays $6,476Sticker price $1,856 | Cheaper than 75% of hospitals | $6,476 | $1,856 |
| Brigham And Women'S Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $2,858Insurance typically pays $3,021Sticker price $3,810 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $3,021 | $3,810 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA · Price file March 27, 2026 | $2,858Insurance typically pays $3,737Sticker price $3,810 | Cheaper than 50% of hospitals | $3,737 | $3,810 |
| Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA | $3,287Insurance typically pays —Sticker price $7,735 | Highest price of any hospital | — | $7,735 |
Procedure code 49422. Prices are from each hospital's own published price file — see methodology.