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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $1,090.83 | $1,170.00 – $5,032.01 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $1,097.58 | $1,118.22 – $5,910.88 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $1,098.60 | $117.84 – $1,464.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,099.76 | $76.61 – $2,768.43 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $1,114.45 | $1,170.00 – $5,535.21 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $1,128.40 | $3,147.50 – $3,210.45 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $1,134.50 | $1,191.92 – $3,357.27 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $1,152.85 | $78.92 – $359.77 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $1,179.54 | $122.09 – $5,386.00 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $1,184.40 | not published |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $1,207.50 | $1,611.79 – $4,604.00 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $1,208.97 | $1,170.00 – $5,535.21 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $1,212.90 | $72.99 – $5,535.21 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $1,215.00 | $957.42 – $6,299.55 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $1,241.49 | $1,291.91 – $8,568.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $1,274.62 | $727.95 – $3,164.98 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,274.65 | $173.17 – $3,692.97 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $1,274.65 | $553.00 – $3,429.18 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $1,274.65 | $343.18 – $3,692.97 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $1,274.65 | $341.21 – $3,627.02 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $1,274.65 | $167.89 – $3,627.02 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $1,274.65 | $335.33 – $3,692.97 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $1,290.68 | $111.33 – $4,344.24 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $1,307.63 | $99.26 – $3,563.00 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $1,321.88 | $99.26 – $3,563.00 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,325.50 | $1,043.00 – $2,067.00 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $1,325.50 | $1,043.00 – $2,067.00 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $1,325.50 | $1,043.00 – $2,067.00 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $1,325.50 | $1,043.00 – $2,067.00 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $1,325.50 | $1,043.00 – $2,067.00 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $1,326.60 | $2,300.22 – $4,867.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $1,334.55 | $958.00 – $3,813.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $1,334.55 | $958.00 – $3,813.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $1,334.55 | $958.00 – $3,813.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $1,334.55 | $958.00 – $3,813.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $1,334.55 | $1,029.51 – $3,813.00 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $1,346.80 | $1,170.00 – $5,535.21 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $1,394.05 | $1,170.00 – $5,535.21 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $1,398.30 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $1,398.30 | not published |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $1,398.45 | $3,493.19 – $8,105.48 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $1,400.75 | $2,987.22 – $3,106.71 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $1,408.50 | $809.81 – $8,568.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $1,409.80 | $949.44 – $5,535.21 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $1,413.79 | $565.78 – $3,605.42 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $1,419.00 | $3,017.99 – $3,078.35 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $1,429.20 | $111.33 – $4,344.24 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $1,460.00 | $1,150.48 – $6,299.55 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $1,466.50 | $1,184.30 – $3,230.37 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $1,466.50 | $2,936.70 – $3,230.37 |