Medical Procedure Costs in New York

New York medical procedure costs are generally above the national average. Medicare divides New York into 5 pricing localities, so costs can vary within the state.

Cost vs National Avg
+10.1%
Higher than average
Pricing Localities
5
Medicare pricing regions
Procedures Covered
7,500+
CPT codes with pricing

Pricing Regions in New York

LocalityWork GPCIPE GPCI
manhattan1.0641.162
nyc suburbs/long island1.0641.189
poughkpsie/n nyc suburbs1.0451.095
queens1.0641.182
rest of new york1.0000.950

GPCI (Geographic Practice Cost Index) values adjust Medicare payments for regional cost differences. Higher values mean higher costs. A GPCI of 1.000 equals the national average.

Procedure Costs in New York

ProcedureNew York
Incision & Drainage of Abscess$142
Skin Biopsy (Tangential)$106
Skin Biopsy (Punch)$134
Destruction of Skin Lesion$73
Partial Mastectomy$704
Total Hip Replacement$1,286
Total Knee Replacement$1,283
Knee Arthroscopy$571
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)$357
Upper Endoscopy (EGD) With Biopsy$464
Colonoscopy (Diagnostic)$418
Colonoscopy With Biopsy$531
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal$552
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy$704
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair$472
Laparoscopic Removal of Ovarian Cyst$646
Vaginal Delivery (Global)$2,472
Cesarean Delivery (Global)$2,772
Lumbar Discectomy$1,007
Cataract Surgery$504
MRI Brain Without Contrast$216
MRI Brain With Contrast$297
MRI Brain$350
Chest X-Ray$37
CT Chest Without Contrast$146
CT Chest With Contrast$184
MRI Cervical Spine$210
MRI Lumbar Spine$211
Shoulder X-Ray$40
MRI Shoulder$227
Knee X-Ray$38
MRI Knee$226
CT Abdomen & Pelvis Without Contrast$201
CT Abdomen & Pelvis With Contrast$332
Ultrasound Abdomen$126
Ultrasound Transvaginal$130
Ultrasound Pelvis$116
Diagnostic Mammogram$174
Screening Mammogram$140
Nuclear Stress Test$475
Psychiatric Evaluation$185
Psychiatric Evaluation With Medical Services$217
Psychotherapy (45 min)$121
Psychotherapy (60 min)$178
ECG/EKG$17
Echocardiogram$217
Stress Echocardiogram$204
Carotid Ultrasound$210
Laser Treatment for Skin$152
Physical Therapy (Therapeutic Exercise)$31
Physical Therapy (Manual Therapy)$30
PT Evaluation (Low Complexity)$106
PT Evaluation (Moderate Complexity)$106
Office Visit (New, Low)$129
Office Visit (New, Moderate-High)$194
Office Visit (New, High)$259
Office Visit (Established, Moderate)$104
Office Visit (Established, Moderate-High)$148
Office Visit (Established, High)$210

Prices shown are Medicare office (non-facility) rates. Click any procedure for full details including hospital rates and savings tips.

Understanding Medical Costs in New York

Medical procedure costs in New York are determined by Medicare's Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs), which account for differences in physician work, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance across regions. Because New York has 5 different pricing localities, costs can vary significantly depending on where within the state the procedure is performed.

The prices listed above represent Medicare reimbursement rates, which serve as a baseline for what healthcare costs in New York. Private insurance companies typically negotiate rates between 130% and 200% of these Medicare amounts. If you are paying out of pocket, many providers in New York offer cash discounts of 20% to 40% off their standard charges.

For the most accurate pricing, enter your ZIP code on any procedure page to see costs adjusted for your specific locality within New York.

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Data source: 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (CMS PPRRVU26B, released March 2026). Conversion factor: $33.4009. Prices shown are Medicare allowed amounts and may not reflect actual charges. Private insurance and self-pay estimates are approximations.