Alginate dressing <=16 sq in cost at US hospitals
Alginate dressing <=16 sq in · HCPCS A6196
$7.15
lowest cash price
$18.20
national median
$105.00
highest cash price
58
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $7.15–$105.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($9.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($75.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.55 |
| California | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Colorado | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 48 | $7.15 | $18.20 | $44.20 |
| Illinois | 14 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $20.80 |
| Iowa | 11 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $39.48 |
| Maine | 7 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Michigan | 11 | $14.48 | $14.48 | $14.48 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 3 | $19.51 | $19.51 | $19.51 |
| Montana | 1 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 11 | 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 | $13.09 | $13.09 | $23.40 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $11.88 | $11.93 | $21.35 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $13.00 | $78.60 | $105.00 |
| 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 | 17 | $9.27 | $13.77 | $18.03 |
| Virginia | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | not published | $9.77 – $10.79 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $10.18 – $22.03 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $1.00 – $10.79 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $9.77 – $10.79 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $10.49 – $12.85 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $1.00 – $10.79 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $1.02 – $10.79 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $9.83 – $9.83 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $10.28 – $22.55 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $10.28 – $22.55 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $8.92 – $14.16 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $7.87 – $11.22 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $10.18 – $11.22 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $10.18 – $11.22 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $10.28 – $22.55 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | not published | $4.42 – $20.56 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $10.39 – $11.01 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $10.28 – $22.55 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $10.28 – $22.55 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $8.92 – $11.22 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $4.42 – $20.46 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $4.42 – $20.46 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $10.39 – $11.01 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $10.49 – $10.83 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $14.58 – $14.58 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $12.25 – $12.25 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $5.13 – $10.61 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $14.58 – $14.58 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $14.91 – $37.62 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $26.37 – $26.37 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $14.58 – $14.58 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $15.42 – $16.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $10.18 – $15.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $10.18 – $15.21 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $14.91 – $23.16 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $14.91 – $36.75 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $10.28 – $22.55 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $4.42 – $20.56 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $8.18 – $21.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $9.44 – $12.59 |
| North Central Bronx | Bronx, NY | not published | $5.81 – $11.85 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | not published | $7.40 – $7.40 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | not published | $7.40 – $10.45 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | not published | $7.40 – $7.40 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | not published | $7.40 – $7.40 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | not published | $7.40 – $10.50 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | not published | $10.47 – $10.47 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | not published | $9.83 – $40.97 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | not published | $9.83 – $40.97 |
| South Brooklyn Health | Brooklyn, NY | not published | $7.01 – $11.85 |