Establish access to artery cost at US hospitals
Establish access to artery · CPT 36100
$0.60
lowest cash price
$1,155.75
national median
$2,063.25
highest cash price
4
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $0.60–$2,063.25 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$2,063.25
University Hospitals St. John Medical Center — Westlake OH, OHMedian cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($0.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($1,155.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Ohio | 2 | $1,155.75 | $1,155.75 | $2,063.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,699.20 | $1,699.20 | $1,699.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $0.60 | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,155.75 | $481.91 – $867.44 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $1,699.20 | $51.70 – $2,124.00 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $2,063.25 | $481.91 – $2,475.90 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | not published | $51.70 – $545.49 |