Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope Cost in Delaware
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 6 Delaware hospitals. CPT 31500. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — Delaware
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 6 of 6 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | BCBS | Centene | UHC | Cigna | MultiPlan | Medicaid | Kaiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER LEWES |
$481 | $60.00 | — | — | $88.60 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $29.29 | $90.00 |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER SUSSEX CAMPUS MILFORD |
$517 | $256 | $1,066 | $384 | — | — | — | — | — |
| BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL KENT CAMPUS DOVER |
$517 | $264 | $1,100 | $396 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE MIDDLEFORD RD. SEAFORD |
$582 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL WILMINGTON |
$838 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NEMOURS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, DELAWARE WILMINGTON |
$1,700 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 6 Delaware hospitals above publish for Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 31500 in Delaware, Medicare reimburses about $132 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Delaware range from $481 to $1,700 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 3.9x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope cost in Delaware?
- Cash prices for emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (CPT 31500) in Delaware range from $481 to $1,700, with a median of $517. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope in Delaware?
- The cheapest Delaware hospital published cash price for this procedure is $481. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.