Ear protector evaluation cost at US hospitals
Ear protector evaluation · CPT 92596
$42.90
lowest cash price
$112.56
national median
$154.55
highest cash price
89
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $42.90–$154.55 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$154.55
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City — Oklahoma City, OKMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($46.38) → Sep 1, 2026 ($46.45)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 41 | $112.56 | $112.56 | $144.56 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 57 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.65 |
| Georgia | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 29 | $141.60 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Indiana | 23 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Iowa | 15 | $71.50 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| 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 | 22 | $51.36 | $51.36 | $51.36 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | 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 | $42.90 | $43.44 | $46.22 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.45 |
| 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 | 33 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $115.56 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.55 |
| Oregon | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 64 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Virginia | 18 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Washington | 22 | $66.30 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Wisconsin | 14 | $68.37 | $68.37 | $68.37 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | not published | $36.51 – $187.21 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $41.62 – $109.26 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $63.13 – $63.13 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | not published | $40.03 – $64.84 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $41.33 – $41.33 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | not published | $38.61 – $72.89 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | not published | $35.05 – $35.05 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $29.48 – $157.46 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | not published | $65.55 – $66.93 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $29.48 – $157.46 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | not published | $35.88 – $101.64 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | not published | $29.48 – $157.46 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | not published | $82.18 – $212.23 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $40.85 – $139.30 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | not published | $43.25 – $208.27 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $6.24 – $28.52 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | not published | $37.21 – $67.34 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $6.24 – $28.52 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | not published | $16.01 – $85.37 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | not published | $37.73 – $212.23 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | not published | $16.75 – $85.37 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $29.48 – $157.46 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $40.85 – $139.30 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | not published | $16.05 – $1,158.69 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $35.34 – $63.61 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $6.24 – $28.52 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | not published | $36.01 – $37.46 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | not published | $16.01 – $95.63 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $36.01 – $36.01 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $6.24 – $28.52 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $40.85 – $75.98 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $27.71 – $71.30 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $35.88 – $77.43 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $6.24 – $28.52 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $36.30 – $106.10 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $6.24 – $28.52 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $35.34 – $63.61 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $38.16 – $68.69 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $35.34 – $63.61 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $35.34 – $63.61 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $35.34 – $63.61 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $48.04 – $88.87 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $59.33 – $78.56 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $38.33 – $162.67 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $68.42 – $162.67 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $37.99 – $162.67 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $59.33 – $78.56 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $37.41 – $44.89 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $59.33 – $78.56 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $59.33 – $78.56 |