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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.

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Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope Cost in Rhode Island

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 7 Rhode Island hospitals. CPT 31500. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $264 📉 Low $234 📈 High $1,650 🏥 7 hospitals 🏛️ 5 with insurance contracts 🇺🇸 Medicare $134

Hospital comparison — Rhode Island

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 7 of 7 hospitals.

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Hospital	Cash	Aetna	UHC	Cigna	BCBS	Medicare	TRICARE	MultiPlan	Medicaid
WESTERLY HOSPITAL WELLS STREET WESTERLY	$234	$110	$92.07	$93.42	—	$111	$202	$286	—
KENT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WARWICK	$242	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL PROVIDENCE	$242	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER WOONSOCKET	$264	$265	$265	—	$164	$265	$265	—	$227
SOUTH COUNTY HEALTH KENYON AVE WAKEFIELD	$273	$58.80	$100	$80.40	$89.50	$100	$100	$80.00	$30.00
ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER PROVIDENCE	$1,650	$253	$131	$1,080	$177	—	—	—	—
OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL NORTH PROVIDENCE	$1,650	$253	$126	$1,108	$232	—	—	—	—

What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 31500, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $428 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.

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That is the median of what the 7 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, Medicare reimburses about $134 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Rhode Island range from $234 to $1,650 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 2.0x 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 Rhode Island?: Cash prices for emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope (CPT 31500) in Rhode Island range from $234 to $1,650, with a median of $264. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope in Rhode Island?: The cheapest Rhode Island hospital published cash price for this procedure is $234. 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.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Rhode Island facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 31500 (Heart & Vascular). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.