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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $532.62 | $75.00 – $2,236.65 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $568.86 | $250.00 – $1,665.30 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $572.24 | $257.60 – $426.00 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $584.60 | $257.60 – $628.00 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $613.14 | $2,885.00 – $4,989.00 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $613.89 | $40.00 – $2,269.50 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $613.89 | $7.35 – $2,269.50 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $613.89 | $40.00 – $2,236.65 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $621.12 | $1,394.00 – $11,840.00 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $634.55 | $1,311.00 – $6,312.00 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $637.65 | $236.48 – $2,224.80 |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $638.05 | not published |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $649.00 | not published |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $681.12 | $271.80 – $2,349.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $683.09 | $210.72 – $878.00 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $713.70 | $261.32 – $732.00 |
| Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital | GREER, SC | $728.65 | $172.63 – $1,042.53 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $775.00 | $575.05 – $4,116.00 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $776.78 | $256.07 – $969.15 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $788.80 | $29.27 – $1,050.74 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $790.20 | not published |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $792.00 | $194.05 – $216.99 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $798.60 | $378.71 – $378.71 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $801.45 | $279.40 – $2,781.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $801.45 | $236.48 – $2,308.23 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $801.46 | $257.60 – $257.60 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $840.50 | not published |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $840.50 | not published |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $841.12 | $555.31 – $1,625.82 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $842.40 | $236.48 – $2,308.23 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $862.30 | $274.20 – $2,334.75 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $867.10 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $867.72 | $309.90 – $1,756.10 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $867.72 | $351.22 – $1,756.10 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $867.72 | $351.22 – $1,756.10 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $867.72 | $289.24 – $1,756.10 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $867.72 | $330.56 – $1,756.10 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $867.72 | $371.88 – $1,756.10 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $875.70 | $562.95 – $2,022.45 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $880.98 | $392.63 – $4,018.00 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $891.59 | $257.48 – $1,843.86 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $894.75 | $390.01 – $883.70 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $894.75 | $390.01 – $962.29 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $894.75 | $390.01 – $925.28 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $894.75 | $390.01 – $971.54 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $894.75 | $390.01 – $883.70 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $894.75 | $390.01 – $846.79 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $894.75 | $390.01 – $886.80 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $894.75 | $390.01 – $897.68 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $894.75 | $390.01 – $897.68 |