PriceMyCare
See what common medical procedures actually cost across U.S. metros.
PriceMyCare turns U.S. hospital price-transparency disclosures into plain-English, comparable price ranges for common shoppable procedures. For each procedure and metro we show a typical price estimate plus lower-cost and higher-cost estimates, so you can see how widely the same care can be priced across hospitals in one area. Figures are estimates compiled from published price-transparency sources (FAIR Health, Peterson-KFF, Sidecar Health, CMS/Medicare), not per-hospital quotes. Always confirm an exact figure with the hospital and your insurer before scheduling care.
Source: FAIR Health (Cost of Giving Birth tracker & FH Consumer), Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, Sidecar Health cost guides, CMS/Medicare Procedure Price Lookup, and published hospital cash-price analyses. Data as of 2026-06-13.
Procedures we track
Magnetic resonance imaging of the head without contrast dye — a common outpatient scan used to investigate headaches, dizziness and neurological symptoms.
ColonoscopyAn outpatient endoscopic exam of the colon used for screening and to investigate digestive symptoms.
Vaginal deliveryAn uncomplicated vaginal birth with a typical short hospital stay — one of the most common reasons for a U.S. hospital admission.
Knee replacementA major elective orthopedic surgery to replace a worn knee joint — almost always scheduled in advance.
Metros covered
New York–Newark–Jersey City metro area.
Houston, TXHouston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metro area.
Denver, CODenver–Aurora–Lakewood metro area.
How to use price ranges
The same procedure can be billed very differently by two hospitals a few miles apart. A wide gap between the lower-cost and higher-cost estimate is a signal that it is worth calling several facilities and asking for a self-pay or negotiated estimate. Start with a procedure explainer, drill into a procedure-by-metro price page, or estimate what you might owe with our out-of-pocket cost estimator.
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Estimates are compiled from published consumer price-transparency sources — FAIR Health, Peterson-KFF, Sidecar Health and CMS/Medicare — and presented as a typical, lower-cost and higher-cost range by metro. See our methodology for sources, limitations and refresh plan, and read the medical and financial disclaimer before relying on any figure.
Last updated: 2026-06-13