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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $67.53 – $67.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $67.53 – $67.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $67.53 – $67.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $67.53 – $67.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $67.53 – $67.53 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $103.38 – $103.38 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $103.38 – $103.38 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $70.28 – $100.80 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $73.44 – $100.80 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $36.86 – $134.39 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $28.47 – $28.47 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $25.72 – $25.72 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $31.60 – $31.60 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $26.64 – $26.64 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $151.38 – $151.38 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $29.39 – $29.39 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $31.23 – $31.23 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $18.37 – $18.37 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $58.50 – $58.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $58.50 – $58.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $58.50 – $58.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $58.50 – $58.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $58.50 – $58.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $58.50 – $58.50 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $36.30 – $39.93 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $36.10 – $39.71 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | not published | $34.74 – $38.21 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $34.74 – $38.21 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $36.10 – $39.71 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | not published | $34.74 – $50.63 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | not published | $34.74 – $61.77 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | not published | $44.56 – $124.82 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | not published | $66.75 – $77.88 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | not published | $63.79 – $73.63 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | not published | $74.17 – $154.55 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | not published | $42.01 – $151.12 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | not published | $37.52 – $73.17 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | not published | $37.52 – $75.04 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | not published | $37.52 – $73.17 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $37.52 – $73.17 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | not published | $37.52 – $73.17 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $37.52 – $150.08 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | not published | $37.52 – $73.17 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $37.52 – $150.08 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | not published | $58.50 – $58.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | not published | $6.24 – $28.52 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | not published | $37.58 – $75.17 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $37.52 – $75.04 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | not published | $40.03 – $40.03 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | not published | $40.03 – $40.83 |