Ins cath ren art 1st uni cost at US hospitals
HC INS CATH REN ART 1ST UNI · CPT 36251
$246.90
lowest cash price
$4,667.63
national median
$38,918.05
highest cash price
590
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $246.90–$38,918.05 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$38,918.05
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital — IL 60190, ILMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,686.08) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,860.40)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $14,190.54 | $14,190.54 | $14,190.54 |
| Arizona | 19 | $1,686.38 | $2,082.10 | $6,660.56 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $1,383.62 | $1,929.45 | $16,123.82 |
| California | 82 | $246.90 | $4,794.03 | $9,612.99 |
| Colorado | 15 | $1,556.30 | $12,743.24 | $12,743.24 |
| Florida | 69 | $5,334.55 | $8,333.83 | $30,801.75 |
| Georgia | 25 | $1,398.60 | $4,525.95 | $10,421.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $2,522.24 | $2,522.24 | $3,752.25 |
| Illinois | 37 | $1,537.50 | $4,772.40 | $38,918.05 |
| Indiana | 25 | $3,443.00 | $9,374.40 | $10,697.40 |
| Iowa | 19 | $1,899.66 | $3,395.20 | $37,714.71 |
| Kansas | 8 | $6,705.92 | $6,705.92 | $6,705.92 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $1,585.01 | $1,858.90 | $5,231.40 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $1,050.14 | $1,050.14 | $1,050.14 |
| Maine | 7 | $9,572.35 | $9,572.35 | $9,572.35 |
| Michigan | 26 | $3,539.20 | $4,628.00 | $9,334.00 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $5,855.28 | $5,855.28 | $6,302.40 |
| Mississippi | 6 | $1,743.72 | $2,142.63 | $3,170.40 |
| Missouri | 15 | $2,717.00 | $2,717.00 | $21,744.02 |
| Montana | 2 | $6,074.40 | $6,074.40 | $6,074.40 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $1,899.66 | $1,899.66 | $3,464.19 |
| Nevada | 3 | $2,535.44 | $2,535.44 | $2,807.54 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $12,200.50 | $12,200.50 | $12,200.50 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,439.84 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $3,724.63 | $3,724.63 | $6,988.46 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $3,793.83 | $3,793.83 | $4,145.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $7,116.80 | $7,116.80 | $7,418.40 |
| Ohio | 57 | $1,968.85 | $5,941.20 | $11,763.70 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $1,850.83 | $3,391.30 | $18,330.72 |
| Oregon | 9 | $4,927.36 | $6,802.50 | $8,742.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $2,781.00 | $6,300.60 | $10,031.40 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $1,899.50 | $3,149.00 | $6,838.80 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $4,404.00 | $4,404.00 | $6,712.00 |
| Tennessee | 28 | $1,398.60 | $1,559.10 | $5,642.10 |
| Texas | 105 | $1,016.40 | $4,879.64 | $12,372.90 |
| Virginia | 21 | $1,559.10 | $5,588.00 | $8,417.50 |
| Washington | 30 | $3,894.40 | $5,434.10 | $12,295.50 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $2,772.50 | $3,582.00 | $16,509.00 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $1,789.70 | $3,355.00 | $8,106.03 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,529.66 | $2,529.66 | $2,529.66 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $1,875.10 | $72.99 – $5,535.21 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $1,899.50 | $2,936.70 – $11,692.00 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $1,899.66 | $460.72 – $3,844.55 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $1,899.66 | $460.72 – $3,844.55 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $1,899.66 | $768.91 – $3,844.55 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $1,899.66 | $460.72 – $3,844.55 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $1,899.66 | $460.72 – $3,844.55 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $1,899.66 | $460.72 – $3,844.55 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $1,929.45 | $363.00 – $5,800.60 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $1,940.05 | $4,061.05 – $7,332.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $1,942.07 | $182.16 – $5,535.21 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $1,952.80 | $2,500.42 – $5,748.10 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $1,968.85 | $2,382.00 – $3,176.00 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $1,997.66 | $90.00 – $6,375.85 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $1,997.66 | $95.00 – $5,888.52 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $1,998.68 | $992.25 – $3,307.50 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $2,011.68 | $2,885.00 – $6,305.20 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $2,023.14 | $260.70 – $6,134.52 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $2,031.00 | $331.00 – $8,070.08 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $2,043.30 | $217.77 – $6,985.01 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $2,066.40 | $4,061.05 – $9,891.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $2,080.40 | $4,310.59 – $13,195.68 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $2,080.40 | $2,615.36 – $11,888.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $2,080.40 | $1,514.54 – $11,888.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $2,080.40 | $970.07 – $11,888.00 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $2,082.10 | $468.22 – $5,535.21 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $2,132.55 | $471.57 – $5,764.34 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $2,142.63 | $2,434.00 – $8,000.80 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $2,155.15 | $468.22 – $5,535.21 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $2,161.30 | $399.46 – $5,535.21 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $2,179.50 | $182.16 – $5,535.21 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $2,238.39 | $959.31 – $3,197.70 |
| 62-1166050 BMH Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $2,245.72 | $2,364.00 – $5,748.10 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $2,301.12 | $3,451.89 – $7,883.00 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $2,317.00 | $460.72 – $3,707.20 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $2,335.65 | $294.00 – $8,017.72 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $2,356.06 | $468.22 – $5,535.21 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $2,418.00 | $310.00 – $8,061.09 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $2,421.12 | $205.06 – $4,455.12 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $2,445.00 | not published |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $2,458.83 | $227.85 – $6,136.00 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,477.16 | $262.07 – $3,242.40 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,477.16 | $262.07 – $3,242.40 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $2,477.16 | $262.07 – $3,242.40 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $2,502.91 | $227.85 – $8,971.00 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $2,522.24 | $169.51 – $13,793.50 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $2,524.94 | $460.72 – $4,500.98 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $2,529.66 | $1,626.21 – $5,782.08 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $2,535.44 | $3,478.55 – $8,533.92 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $2,607.00 | $3,052.06 – $10,275.00 |