Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope Cost in New Hampshire
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 15 New Hampshire hospitals. CPT 31500. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
Hospital comparison — New Hampshire
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 15 of 15 hospitals.
| Hospital | Cash | Aetna | Cigna | UHC | BCBS | Centene | MultiPlan | Humana | First Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTTAGE HOSPITAL WOODSVILLE |
$135 | $38.76 | $39.14 | $38.00 | $38.00 | — | — | $32.30 | — |
| HUGGINS HOSPITAL WOLFEBORO |
$136 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | — | $40.00 | $95.00 | $40.00 | — |
| SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER NASHUA |
$164 | $259 | $272 | — | $264 | $336 | — | — | — |
| VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL CLAREMONT |
$168 | $136 | — | $136 | $257 | $136 | — | $136 | — |
| CHESHIRE MEDICAL CENTER KEENE |
$179 | $68.40 | $49.50 | $59.00 | $79.44 | $107 | $88.00 | — | $85.00 |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL FRANKLIN FRANKLIN |
$183 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL CONCORD |
$183 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CONCORD HOSPITAL LACONIA LACONIA |
$183 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$243 | $61.40 | $60.50 | $49.10 | $54.80 | $122 | $88.00 | — | $85.00 |
| NEW LONDON HOSPITAL NEW LONDON |
$270 | $44.00 | $67.70 | $44.00 | — | $44.00 | $95.00 | — | — |
| LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE LITTLETON |
$287 | $91.00 | $40.28 | $38.00 | $81.50 | — | $95.00 | $39.52 | $98.00 |
| ALICE PECK DAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEBANON |
$355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MAINE HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH CONWAY |
$356 | $121 | $202 | $121 | — | $126 | $263 | $121 | — |
| SPEARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH |
$417 | — | $619 | — | $1,584 | — | — | — | — |
| WENTWORTH-DOUGLASS HOSPITAL DOVER |
$949 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
That is the median of what the 15 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire, Medicare reimburses about $132 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in New Hampshire range from $135 to $949 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 1.4x 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 New Hampshire?
- Cash prices for emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (CPT 31500) in New Hampshire range from $135 to $949, with a median of $183. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope in New Hampshire?
- The cheapest New Hampshire hospital published cash price for this procedure is $135. 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.