Appl modality 1/> areas paraffin bath 97018 cost at US hospitals
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$4.16
lowest cash price
$69.00
national median
$558.00
highest cash price
739
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.16–$558.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($70.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($64.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $124.80 | $174.72 | $207.48 |
| Arizona | 15 | $4.16 | $10.56 | $65.30 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $31.05 | $71.50 | $72.80 |
| California | 63 | $9.87 | $69.44 | $215.22 |
| Colorado | 16 | $15.23 | $214.65 | $394.51 |
| Florida | 79 | $7.31 | $147.55 | $558.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $33.00 | $62.01 | $546.14 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $15.36 | $15.36 | $15.36 |
| Illinois | 51 | $29.04 | $70.40 | $202.32 |
| Indiana | 26 | $39.00 | $66.00 | $114.60 |
| Iowa | 22 | $13.60 | $77.81 | $121.52 |
| Kansas | 11 | $33.20 | $75.20 | $227.21 |
| Kentucky | 24 | $36.96 | $109.80 | $146.24 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $48.60 | $133.10 | $188.95 |
| Maryland | 2 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $8.43 | $15.00 | $122.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $32.00 | $81.48 | $108.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $16.64 | $39.60 | $57.96 |
| Missouri | 20 | $35.75 | $56.65 | $101.20 |
| Montana | 2 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $63.20 |
| Nebraska | 10 | $34.02 | $34.02 | $210.80 |
| Nevada | 3 | $26.75 | $44.69 | $62.35 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $7.89 | $7.89 | $57.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $57.12 | $57.12 | $57.12 |
| New York | 22 | $7.13 | $7.34 | $208.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $42.84 | $83.28 | $106.50 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $41.60 | $49.60 | $91.20 |
| Ohio | 63 | $28.00 | $86.40 | $167.40 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $17.58 | $65.00 | $156.00 |
| Oregon | 10 | $15.30 | $57.00 | $82.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $24.60 | $80.80 | $198.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $40.00 | $85.20 | $261.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $74.40 | $89.60 | $107.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $10.08 | $18.75 | $69.38 |
| Texas | 121 | $9.24 | $96.30 | $488.20 |
| Virginia | 38 | $13.80 | $54.60 | $371.00 |
| Washington | 24 | $13.44 | $19.20 | $66.00 |
| West Virginia | 13 | $28.00 | $49.00 | $140.40 |
| Wisconsin | 27 | $21.09 | $35.00 | $102.85 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $45.70 | $46.80 | $51.02 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $58.20 | not published |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $58.26 | $5.59 – $29.35 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $58.41 | $3.63 – $283.00 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $58.50 | $5.70 – $5.93 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $58.50 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $58.80 | $0.90 – $8.54 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $59.15 | $5.69 – $13.96 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $59.28 | $5.81 – $10.51 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $59.50 | $6.06 – $6.06 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $60.20 | $6.52 – $29.11 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $61.20 | not published |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $61.20 | $5.16 – $14.89 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $62.01 | $5.68 – $10.51 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $62.01 | $5.68 – $10.51 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $62.01 | $5.68 – $10.51 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $62.01 | $5.68 – $11.13 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $62.01 | $5.68 – $10.51 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $62.01 | $5.68 – $10.51 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $62.01 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $62.01 | $5.68 – $11.13 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $62.01 | not published |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $62.01 | $5.68 – $11.13 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $62.01 | $5.60 – $10.98 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $62.30 | $6.89 – $17.54 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $62.35 | $9.88 – $210.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $62.40 | $5.69 – $13.96 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $63.20 | not published |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $63.50 | $5.57 – $8.36 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $63.50 | not published |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $63.50 | $5.57 – $8.36 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $64.35 | $5.70 – $5.76 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $64.50 | $5.57 – $8.36 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $64.50 | $5.57 – $8.36 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $64.53 | $6.85 – $49.57 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $64.80 | $6.85 – $49.57 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $65.00 | $9.54 – $469.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $65.00 | $9.54 – $469.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $65.00 | $9.54 – $268.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $65.00 | $9.54 – $469.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $65.00 | $9.42 – $9.42 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $65.00 | $9.42 – $9.42 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $65.00 | $9.54 – $469.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $65.00 | $9.54 – $295.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $65.00 | $9.54 – $469.00 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $65.00 | not published |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $65.30 | $6.08 – $83.60 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $65.46 | $5.49 – $95.60 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $65.50 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $66.00 | $0.90 – $8.54 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $66.00 | $0.90 – $8.54 |