Hysterectomy Cost in Utah (2026)
Close to the national average · RPP 99.2 · UT
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why hysterectomy costs what it does in Utah.
Regional Price Parity
Utah's cost-of-living index sits at 99.2 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Utah can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
Utah tracks within 0.8% of the national average ($18,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Hysterectomy in Utah: What to Know
In Utah, the likelihood of a woman undergoing a hysterectomy approaches 43% in her lifetime, with rates peaking for women aged 45-49. Facilities like Ogden Clinic offer laparoscopic hysterectomies, allowing some patients to return home the same day. Phase II Center for Women's Health in Millcreek provides vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic options, while Old Farm Gynecology in Salt Lake City utilizes the Da Vinci robotic system for less tissue injury and faster recovery.
For potential cost savings, consider ambulatory surgical centers like St. George Surgical Center, which offers abdominal hysterectomies and 23-hour overnight stays. Patients sometimes travel within Utah for specialized care, highlighting the regional variations in options. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Utah
Utah sits near the middle of the pack for hysterectomy pricing. The cost components typically split like this.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Utah all-in range
Financing Options
Many Utah clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $17,856 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Utah's regional price parity (99.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Utah
Utah has fewer high-volume hysterectomy facilities than most states. The rates below are from CMS Medicare claims.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics | Salt Lake City | $21,334 | $17,620 | 11 |
Hysterectomy Cost in Nearby States
See how Utah's hysterectomy costs compare to neighboring states. Prices can vary significantly even across state lines.
Expert Answers for Utah Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Utah.
Compare Utah with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main hysterectomy cost guide.
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How we calculate hysterectomy costs in Utah
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Utah's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.