What is the average cost of procedure code 44020?

The national average hospital chargemaster price for 44020 is $3,118.64, with prices ranging from $47.30 to $42,918.31 across 359 hospitals.

What is procedure code 44020?

EXPLORATIONBXFB REMOVAL SMALL BOWEL This is an HCPCS medical billing code used by hospitals and healthcare providers to identify specific procedures and services.

Why do hospital prices vary for the same procedure?

Hospital prices vary based on several factors including geographic location, facility type (teaching vs community hospital), local market conditions, and operational costs. Chargemaster prices are list prices before insurance negotiations, and actual patient costs are typically lower.

44020: EXPLORATIONBXFB REMOVAL SMALL BOWEL

Compare Hospital Prices Across the United States

This page shows the cost variations for procedure code across different hospitals in the United States. The data is compiled from hospital chargemaster files, which list the standard charges for medical procedures and services.

Why do prices vary? Hospital pricing can differ significantly based on location, facility type, and local market conditions. Use this data to understand price ranges and compare costs across states and hospitals.

Average

$3,119

Median

$2,447

Hospitals

359

🗺️ Interactive Price Map

💡 Tip: Click on any state to explore detailed hospital pricing. Hover to see quick statistics. Darker shades indicate higher average costs.

📊 Average Prices by State

Click on any state to view individual hospital prices and detailed breakdowns.

State	Average Price	Number of Hospitals
Indiana (IN) 24 hospitals	$579	24
Hawaii (HI) 6 hospitals	$734	6
Arkansas (AR) 3 hospitals	$1,112	3
Louisiana (LA) 3 hospitals	$1,119	3
Illinois (IL) 15 hospitals	$1,138	15
Oklahoma (OK) 10 hospitals	$1,193	10
Kansas (KS) 16 hospitals	$1,206	16
Idaho (ID) 3 hospitals	$1,362	3
Tennessee (TN) 14 hospitals	$1,490	14
Colorado (CO) 1 hospitals	$1,579	1
District of Columbia (DC) 2 hospitals	$1,843	2
Missouri (MO) 3 hospitals	$1,990	3
Kentucky (KY) 5 hospitals	$2,104	5
Texas (TX) 11 hospitals	$2,127	11
Vermont (VT) 6 hospitals	$2,184	6
South Carolina (SC) 2 hospitals	$2,202	2
New York (NY) 2 hospitals	$2,306	2
Montana (MT) 4 hospitals	$2,307	4
Minnesota (MN) 15 hospitals	$2,321	15
North Carolina (NC) 13 hospitals	$2,377	13
Iowa (IA) 1 hospitals	$2,389	1
Mississippi (MS) 3 hospitals	$2,460	3
Maine (ME) 7 hospitals	$2,480	7
West Virginia (WV) 1 hospitals	$2,505	1
Maryland (MD) 1 hospitals	$2,518	1
Alabama (AL) 2 hospitals	$2,683	2
South Dakota (SD) 2 hospitals	$2,821	2
Oregon (OR) 11 hospitals	$2,881	11
Florida (FL) 58 hospitals	$3,039	58
Georgia (GA) 7 hospitals	$3,187	7
Connecticut (CT) 2 hospitals	$3,269	2
Wisconsin (WI) 25 hospitals	$3,452	25
Ohio (OH) 9 hospitals	$3,508	9
Nevada (NV) 1 hospitals	$4,316	1
New Jersey (NJ) 3 hospitals	$4,491	3
Arizona (AZ) 2 hospitals	$5,212	2
Wyoming (WY) 3 hospitals	$6,143	3
Michigan (MI) 59 hospitals	$6,283	59
Alaska (AK) 2 hospitals	$9,331	2
California (CA) 2 hospitals	$22,659	2

ℹ️ About This Data

The prices shown are from hospital chargemaster files, which represent the list prices hospitals charge before insurance negotiations or discounts. Your actual cost may be different depending on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and negotiated rates. Always check with your insurance provider and hospital for accurate cost estimates.