Fusion/graft of hand joint cost at US hospitals
Fusion/graft of hand joint · CPT 26844
$455.70
lowest cash price
$6,588.00
national median
$9,977.57
highest cash price
96
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $455.70–$9,977.57 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($8,273.12) → Sep 1, 2026 ($8,453.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $455.70 | $9,816.80 | $9,816.80 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 61 | $2,334.80 | $2,334.80 | $2,334.80 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,588.00 | $6,588.00 | $6,588.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $2,040.80 | $2,040.80 | $2,040.80 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $2,040.80 | $2,040.80 | $2,040.80 |
| 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 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 | $9,977.57 |
| 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $8,412.89 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $8,453.60 | $8,453.60 | $8,453.60 |
| 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 | 40 | $2,334.80 | $2,334.80 | $2,334.80 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | 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 | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 98 | $5,886.74 | $5,886.74 | $5,886.74 |
| Virginia | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wisconsin | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $455.70 | $61.00 – $9,332.70 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $516.46 | $61.00 – $1,760.90 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $577.22 | $421.82 – $9,332.70 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $577.22 | $23.96 – $1,696.62 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $577.22 | $61.00 – $1,521.88 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $607.60 | $66.41 – $1,437.82 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $820.26 | $61.00 – $1,728.30 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $911.40 | $31.00 – $1,760.90 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $2,005.08 | $84.51 – $1,437.82 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $5,921.26 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $6,280.98 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $7,107.76 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $6,882.64 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $2,066.66 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $6,951.54 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $2,040.80 | $663.26 – $6,326.64 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $6,147.19 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $5,557.54 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $6,169.62 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $6,088.70 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $2,040.80 | $768.93 – $6,283.38 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $2,334.80 | $1.10 – $6,864.94 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $2,334.80 | $1.10 – $7,128.72 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $2,334.80 | $480.97 – $8,335.26 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $2,334.80 | $1.10 – $7,070.89 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $3,786.00 | $673.27 – $15,536.41 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $3,986.00 | $649.51 – $15,949.23 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $4,350.00 | $1,619.80 – $15,536.41 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $4,627.00 | $764.36 – $15,536.41 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $4,881.00 | $461.83 – $16,029.38 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $5,110.00 | $625.74 – $15,536.41 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $5,339.00 | $580.59 – $16,741.65 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $5,419.00 | $1,299.01 – $15,735.15 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $5,741.00 | $525.11 – $17,406.92 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $5,855.00 | $448.64 – $15,614.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $5,886.74 | $71.00 – $17,722.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $5,886.74 | $71.00 – $17,722.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $5,886.74 | $85.00 – $17,722.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $5,886.74 | $2,763.00 – $17,722.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $5,886.74 | $71.00 – $17,722.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $5,886.74 | $71.00 – $17,722.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $5,886.74 | $71.00 – $17,722.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $5,886.74 | $71.00 – $17,722.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $5,886.74 | $71.00 – $17,722.46 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $6,311.00 | $475.03 – $15,536.41 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $6,588.00 | $3,925.00 – $15,429.70 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $6,588.00 | $3,925.00 – $15,429.70 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $6,588.00 | $5,611.00 – $5,611.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $6,588.00 | $3,925.00 – $15,624.90 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $6,588.00 | $3,925.00 – $7,870.00 |