Decompression of thigh/knee cost at US hospitals
Decompression of thigh/knee · CPT 27496
$1,135.80
lowest cash price
$4,192.86
national median
$13,418.40
highest cash price
127
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1,135.80–$13,418.40 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $5,804.76 | $5,804.76 | $5,804.76 |
| Arizona | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 72 | $2,150.75 | $8,831.20 | $8,831.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 61 | $1,762.80 | $1,762.80 | $1,762.80 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $1,135.80 | $1,135.80 | $2,676.80 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $2,676.80 | $2,676.80 | $2,676.80 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | $4,108.00 | $4,108.00 | $4,108.00 |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $3,842.58 | $3,842.58 | $3,842.58 |
| New York | 15 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $8,441.76 |
| North Carolina | 14 | 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 | 41 | $1,762.80 | $1,762.80 | $13,418.40 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 10 | $7,381.50 | $8,870.25 | $8,870.25 |
| South Carolina | 9 | 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 |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 98 | $1,242.26 | $2,777.50 | $4,192.86 |
| Virginia | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 31 | $3,814.29 | $6,413.40 | $7,385.70 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $4,041.60 | $4,041.60 | $4,041.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $8,350.50 | not published |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $8,441.76 | not published |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $8,441.76 | $504.01 – $1,050.21 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,831.20 | not published |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $8,870.25 | $3,578.72 – $6,655.54 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $8,870.25 | $3,578.72 – $27,346.00 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $8,870.25 | $3,578.72 – $27,346.00 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $8,870.25 | $3,578.72 – $27,346.00 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $8,870.25 | $3,578.72 – $27,346.00 |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $13,418.40 | $3,243.99 – $3,308.87 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,069.54 – $5,237.18 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $2,338.41 – $13,275.90 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,048.57 – $5,237.18 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,323.41 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,323.41 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,052.76 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,323.41 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $5,611.00 – $5,611.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,931.10 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,888.17 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $8,364.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $6,431.43 – $6,566.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $6,431.43 – $6,566.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $5,579.97 – $5,873.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $5,938.85 – $6,063.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $6,566.83 – $6,566.83 |