Abd/low ext cath 2nd cost at US hospitals
HC ABD/LOW EXT CATH 2ND · CPT 36246
$128.43
lowest cash price
$2,016.00
national median
$13,500.62
highest cash price
592
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $128.43–$13,500.62 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$128.43
CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital — Lexington, KYMost expensive published cash price
$13,500.62
Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith — Fort Smith, ARMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($1,692.80) → Sep 1, 2026 ($2,401.80)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $7,366.32 | $7,366.32 | $7,366.32 |
| Arizona | 19 | $862.30 | $1,064.65 | $3,210.64 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $350.70 | $638.05 | $13,500.62 |
| California | 86 | $161.40 | $2,009.88 | $5,167.94 |
| Colorado | 8 | $925.11 | $6,389.87 | $6,389.87 |
| Florida | 69 | $409.07 | $3,929.90 | $6,578.02 |
| Georgia | 24 | $1,183.12 | $2,650.05 | $3,819.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $788.80 | $788.80 | $2,232.00 |
| Illinois | 29 | $375.00 | $1,745.00 | $4,187.20 |
| Indiana | 18 | $1,015.50 | $4,039.80 | $4,428.00 |
| Iowa | 18 | $713.70 | $4,187.20 | $4,498.00 |
| Kansas | 8 | $1,060.91 | $1,060.91 | $1,060.91 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $128.43 | $3,529.29 | $3,529.29 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $941.98 | $941.98 | $941.98 |
| Maine | 7 | $1,692.80 | $1,692.80 | $1,692.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $337.69 | $1,975.00 | $7,968.80 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $1,626.40 | $2,024.74 | $2,024.74 |
| Mississippi | 6 | $336.75 | $572.24 | $1,457.20 |
| Missouri | 15 | $1,430.00 | $3,385.80 | $11,723.59 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,558.40 | $1,558.40 | $1,558.40 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $867.72 | $867.72 | $1,675.06 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,528.07 | $1,528.07 | $1,692.06 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,432.05 | $2,432.05 | $2,432.05 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $5,110.00 | $6,311.00 |
| New York | 18 | $867.10 | $1,081.39 | $1,111.21 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $649.00 | $1,259.50 | $1,259.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $3,803.20 | $3,803.20 | $3,882.40 |
| Ohio | 56 | $274.50 | $2,199.60 | $3,023.25 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $798.60 | $1,738.05 | $11,396.41 |
| Oregon | 9 | $933.75 | $1,230.00 | $4,471.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $948.00 | $4,321.20 | $7,748.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $370.00 | $840.50 | $2,206.80 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $2,120.80 | $2,120.80 | $3,446.40 |
| Tennessee | 26 | $142.10 | $894.75 | $4,550.93 |
| Texas | 98 | $191.10 | $2,015.85 | $5,420.50 |
| Virginia | 26 | $894.75 | $2,457.00 | $3,022.00 |
| Washington | 23 | $409.76 | $2,180.50 | $10,278.72 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $267.00 | $792.00 | $9,491.50 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $1,395.00 | $1,588.62 | $6,485.46 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $875.70 | $875.70 | $875.70 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $128.43 | $44.40 – $171.99 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $142.10 | $220.50 – $441.00 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $147.00 | $220.50 – $465.90 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $147.00 | $220.50 – $441.00 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $156.80 | $220.50 – $441.00 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $161.40 | $45.00 – $2,236.65 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $161.70 | $220.50 – $441.00 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $161.70 | $220.50 – $441.00 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $161.70 | $220.50 – $441.00 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $191.10 | $100.00 – $1,146.60 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $191.10 | $100.00 – $1,146.60 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $191.10 | $100.00 – $2,052.42 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $192.15 | $1,287.00 – $6,483.00 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $193.05 | $256.07 – $969.15 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $217.89 | $213.05 – $2,314.83 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $224.60 | $185.15 – $1,282.45 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $242.10 | $210.16 – $2,494.28 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $267.00 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $267.00 | not published |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $267.50 | not published |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $267.50 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $267.50 | not published |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $274.50 | not published |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $331.29 | $400.80 – $574.48 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $336.75 | $257.60 – $426.00 |
| Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MI | $337.69 | $141.22 – $2,693.00 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital | West Bloomfield, MI | $337.69 | $141.22 – $2,693.00 |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: | Wyandotte, MI | $337.69 | $141.22 – $2,693.00 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $337.69 | $141.22 – $2,693.00 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $350.70 | $297.00 – $333.38 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $355.98 | $2,699.00 – $26,648.00 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $356.72 | $458.64 – $474.74 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $370.00 | $2,261.00 – $5,192.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $375.00 | $1,032.00 – $3,217.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $375.00 | $1,032.00 – $3,217.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $375.00 | $1,032.00 – $3,217.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $375.00 | $1,032.00 – $3,217.00 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $375.38 | $256.07 – $969.15 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $409.07 | not published |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $409.76 | $6,914.00 – $6,914.00 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $428.00 | not published |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $449.60 | $257.60 – $257.60 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $477.54 | $270.48 – $811.00 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $490.98 | $257.60 – $257.60 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $497.00 | $75.00 – $2,269.50 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $507.00 | $2,017.00 – $2,017.00 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $517.04 | $98.00 – $257.60 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $524.30 | $1,318.00 – $9,636.00 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $524.30 | $1,321.00 – $9,648.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $524.65 | $89.94 – $1,499.00 |