Ghs central line insert < age 5, failed cost at US hospitals
GHS CENTRAL LINE INSERT < AGE 5, FAILED · CPT 36555
$185.46
lowest cash price
$2,519.49
national median
$15,499.29
highest cash price
607
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $185.46–$15,499.29 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($2,730.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,354.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $630.24 | $5,808.66 | $7,395.96 |
| Arizona | 16 | $1,081.74 | $1,346.80 | $4,852.68 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $325.50 | $412.30 | $11,674.00 |
| California | 81 | $185.46 | $2,807.68 | $6,452.52 |
| Colorado | 16 | $195.16 | $3,185.45 | $3,185.45 |
| Florida | 64 | $1,274.65 | $5,826.45 | $14,704.95 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,788.44 | $6,195.93 | $11,968.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $3,534.00 | $3,534.00 | $3,534.00 |
| Illinois | 39 | $567.00 | $2,571.60 | $6,798.24 |
| Indiana | 25 | $876.00 | $3,300.60 | $4,831.80 |
| Iowa | 21 | $417.00 | $1,581.76 | $5,746.00 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 10 | $814.19 | $1,639.84 | $5,172.60 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $677.04 | $677.04 | $677.04 |
| Maine | 7 | $301.50 | $1,485.95 | $2,730.40 |
| Michigan | 26 | $2,626.40 | $3,525.20 | $6,746.00 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $969.53 | $2,029.10 | $2,564.00 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $434.00 | $872.34 | $1,951.20 |
| Missouri | 15 | $745.55 | $3,369.30 | $3,674.38 |
| Montana | 2 | $273.60 | $273.60 | $4,110.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $210.68 | $2,080.50 | $2,147.81 |
| Nevada | 3 | $1,290.68 | $1,290.68 | $1,429.20 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,152.85 | $1,152.85 | $1,152.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,439.84 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $3,845.10 | $3,845.10 | $3,845.10 |
| New York | 18 | $698.40 | $3,724.63 | $6,643.85 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $1,419.00 | $2,100.70 | $3,973.10 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $2,069.60 | $2,069.60 | $2,312.80 |
| Ohio | 61 | $1,400.75 | $4,245.60 | $11,763.70 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $1,030.45 | $1,030.45 | $5,394.40 |
| Oregon | 12 | $285.12 | $3,534.75 | $7,817.45 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $1,098.60 | $3,229.80 | $3,606.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $1,060.50 | $1,466.50 | $2,618.40 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $2,272.00 | $2,272.00 | $2,584.80 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $417.40 | $574.35 | $2,555.77 |
| Texas | 114 | $233.10 | $2,519.49 | $15,499.29 |
| Virginia | 33 | $563.73 | $1,842.50 | $3,601.20 |
| Washington | 32 | $988.40 | $1,939.20 | $6,958.40 |
| West Virginia | 10 | $1,791.00 | $2,865.50 | $12,395.00 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $1,085.00 | $1,085.00 | $6,284.44 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $232.41 | $234.35 | $1,073.52 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $185.46 | $78.81 – $469.29 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $195.16 | $163.50 – $376.36 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $210.68 | $170.72 – $376.36 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $232.41 | $186.24 – $376.36 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $233.10 | $482.99 – $1,478.52 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $233.10 | $293.04 – $1,332.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $233.10 | $169.70 – $1,332.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $233.10 | $732.60 – $1,332.00 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $234.35 | $170.72 – $376.36 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $273.60 | $9,720.46 – $9,720.46 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $285.12 | $77.53 – $594.00 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $301.50 | $62.56 – $152.38 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $325.50 | $68.01 – $5,764.34 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $412.30 | $51.00 – $5,800.60 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $417.00 | $38.93 – $180.00 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $417.40 | $2,500.42 – $5,748.10 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $421.16 | $180.50 – $601.65 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $425.52 | $77.53 – $249.12 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $434.00 | $1,149.00 – $8,070.08 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $455.70 | $832.24 – $5,764.34 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $466.40 | $76.61 – $3,131.65 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $478.95 | $1,213.34 – $2,873.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $478.95 | $574.74 – $2,873.70 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $478.95 | $574.74 – $3,320.72 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $499.10 | $2,364.00 – $5,748.10 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $504.00 | $508.95 – $3,012.85 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $505.75 | $867.00 – $1,083.75 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $520.80 | $2,691.46 – $7,850.08 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $528.75 | not published |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $563.73 | $331.53 – $2,226.03 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $563.73 | $331.53 – $1,702.05 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $563.73 | $331.53 – $2,226.03 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $563.73 | $331.53 – $1,685.84 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $567.00 | $614.25 – $3,012.85 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $567.00 | $302.40 – $811.44 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $567.00 | $321.30 – $643.86 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $567.00 | $362.00 – $444.15 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,529.86 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,249.69 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,423.11 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,245.05 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,529.86 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,245.05 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,423.11 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,715.94 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,715.94 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,715.94 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,715.94 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $574.35 | $331.53 – $6,245.05 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $630.24 | $1,012.20 – $3,330.46 |