Brach/thor cath addl cost at US hospitals
HC BRACH/THOR CATH ADDL · CPT 36218
$0.60
lowest cash price
$1,083.00
national median
$4,249.20
highest cash price
8
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $0.60–$4,249.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($1,046.40) → Jul 1, 2026 ($1,083.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Ohio | 2 | $1,083.00 | $1,083.00 | $1,933.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $97.20 | $3,013.20 | $4,249.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $0.60 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $97.20 | $43.74 – $151.12 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,046.40 | $53.06 – $1,482.40 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,083.00 | $213.32 – $383.98 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $1,933.50 | $213.32 – $2,320.20 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,013.20 | $53.06 – $4,268.70 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $3,357.60 | $53.06 – $5,036.40 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $4,249.20 | $53.06 – $5,311.50 |