Lithotripsy for kidney stones includes extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopic lithotripsy for stone removal, and percutaneous nephrolithotripsy for stone removal. Due to the different instruments used and different methods of lithotripsy, it also involves different levels of hospital pricing, regional pricing costs are also different. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: kidney stones up to 2cm in diameter can be treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. The cost is about 1000-2000 RMB. Also shock wave may need to be done twice for effective discharge. Also pre-lithotripsy examination and post-lithotripsy medication will cost about $1000 or so. There are three common treatment options for minimally invasive kidney stone surgery: the first is ureteroscopic lithotripsy, the second is percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, and the third is laparoscopic ureterotomy or pelvic dissection for stone extraction. Ureteroscopic lithotripsy for stone retrieval: for stones <2cm, trans-x-ray, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is difficult, ureteroscopic soft lithotripsy can be chosen. The cost is between 20,000 and 250,000 RMB. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for stone retrieval: for stones above 2cm, percutaneous nephrolithotomy for stone retrieval is recommended. The current cost of treatment is usually around 25,000-30,000 RMB. The cost of lithotripsy includes the cost of disposable supplies, anesthesia, inpatient examination, hospitalization, medication, perioperative examination and treatment, in addition to the surgery itself.