Hospital prices in New York, NY
This page summarizes estimated hospital price ranges for the 4 shoppable procedures we track in New York, NY. For each procedure you can see a typical estimate plus lower-cost and higher-cost estimates, which captures how widely the same care is billed across local hospitals. Figures are estimates compiled from published price-transparency sources, not quotes; confirm an exact, all-in price 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.
About this metro
Large, high-cost market with many academic and community hospitals; prices for the same procedure vary widely across boroughs and surrounding counties.
Price ranges by procedure
| Procedure | Lower-cost est. | Typical est. | Higher-cost est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain MRI | $550 | $960 | $4,200 |
| Colonoscopy | $1,000 | $1,380 | $4,800 |
| Vaginal delivery | $13,000 | $20,000 | $32,000 |
| Knee replacement | $16,000 | $28,000 | $49,000 |
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.
Price type: Typical published price estimate (facility/procedure cash price for imaging & outpatient; all-in total cost for inpatient), USD. Estimates from published price guides — click a procedure for full detail and the questions to ask.
- MRI of the brain (without contrast) in New York, NY (typical estimate $960)
- Colonoscopy (diagnostic) in New York, NY (typical estimate $1,380)
- Childbirth — vaginal delivery in New York, NY (typical estimate $20,000)
- Total knee replacement in New York, NY (typical estimate $28,000)
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Disclaimer
These are estimates compiled from published price-transparency sources, not quotes or medical/financial advice. See our disclaimer and methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-13