1 pc ost pouch w filter cost at US hospitals
1 pc ost pouch w filter · HCPCS A5056
$3.25
lowest cash price
$8.00
national median
$80.00
highest cash price
20
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.25–$80.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($3.25) → Jun 1, 2026 ($9.19)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Colorado | 8 | $14.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Florida | 25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $8.00 |
| Illinois | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kansas | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 8 | $9.19 | $9.19 | $9.19 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 19 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Carolina | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 22 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oklahoma | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 9 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $80.00 |
| Virginia | 8 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Washington | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wisconsin | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | not published | $8.17 – $14.71 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | not published | $13.46 – $15.59 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | not published | $16.97 – $19.65 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | not published | $6.66 – $8.16 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | not published | $6.20 – $6.86 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $6.46 – $13.99 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $1.00 – $6.86 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $6.20 – $6.86 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $6.66 – $8.16 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $1.00 – $6.86 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $1.02 – $6.86 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $6.24 – $6.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $6.53 – $14.32 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $6.53 – $14.32 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $5.66 – $8.99 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $5.00 – $7.13 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $6.46 – $7.13 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $6.46 – $7.13 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $6.53 – $14.32 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | not published | $4.00 – $13.06 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $6.59 – $6.99 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $5.66 – $7.13 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $4.01 – $12.99 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $3.91 – $12.99 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $6.59 – $6.99 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $6.66 – $6.88 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $3.26 – $8.29 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $3.26 – $8.29 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $3.26 – $10.45 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $7.77 – $7.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $3.26 – $10.45 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $3.26 – $10.45 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $3.26 – $8.29 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $3.26 – $6.75 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $3.26 – $8.29 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $3.26 – $8.29 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $3.26 – $8.29 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $9.47 – $12.54 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $16.74 – $16.74 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $3.26 – $8.29 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $9.80 – $10.48 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $3.26 – $8.29 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $9.47 – $12.54 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $9.47 – $12.54 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $6.53 – $14.32 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $5.80 – $5.80 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $3.89 – $13.06 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $5.20 – $13.68 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $5.20 – $13.68 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | not published | $6.63 – $6.63 |