Insert sq defib electrode cost at US hospitals
HC INSERT SQ DEFIB ELECTRODE · CPT 33271
$688.86
lowest cash price
$8,167.68
national median
$62,243.00
highest cash price
437
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $688.86–$62,243.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($9,824.59) → Sep 1, 2026 ($23,926.74)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $16,250.52 | $16,250.52 | $16,250.52 |
| Arizona | 14 | $3,395.15 | $4,294.93 | $13,478.11 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $2,515.20 | $2,805.92 | $9,144.00 |
| California | 76 | $1,797.39 | $11,954.80 | $25,485.60 |
| Colorado | 14 | $5,677.79 | $20,075.96 | $20,075.96 |
| Florida | 68 | $8,366.80 | $16,022.50 | $62,243.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $4,629.74 | $4,834.05 | $6,097.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $9,716.25 | $9,716.25 | $9,716.25 |
| Illinois | 38 | $1,057.20 | $18,295.00 | $30,926.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | $3,921.00 | $3,921.00 | $40,596.87 |
| Iowa | 15 | $1,006.80 | $1,112.00 | $16,877.71 |
| Kansas | 8 | $27,382.56 | $27,382.56 | $53,615.71 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $7,872.15 | $40,596.87 | $40,596.87 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $5,241.34 | $5,241.34 | $5,241.34 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $11,378.97 | $22,076.00 | $24,529.00 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $4,078.37 | $4,078.37 | $4,078.37 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $2,793.00 | $2,793.00 | $3,692.00 |
| Missouri | 15 | $5,509.35 | $8,177.40 | $46,324.80 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | $3,137.20 | $4,831.68 | $6,987.96 |
| Nevada | 3 | $2,486.65 | $2,486.65 | $2,486.65 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,343.70 | $4,343.70 | $4,343.70 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $6,311.00 | $9,746.29 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | $9,793.46 | $9,793.46 | $9,793.46 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $4,010.18 | $4,010.18 | $5,295.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $14,566.40 | $14,566.40 | $14,566.40 |
| Ohio | 47 | $2,620.00 | $12,539.20 | $18,802.80 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $3,445.72 | $3,445.72 | $3,445.72 |
| Oregon | 8 | $16,986.00 | $16,986.00 | $20,836.90 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $3,003.00 | $12,994.80 | $20,059.80 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $5,680.00 | $8,962.00 | $11,064.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $12,536.80 | $12,536.80 | $12,536.80 |
| Tennessee | 23 | $3,521.28 | $3,993.30 | $6,616.15 |
| Texas | 110 | $688.86 | $8,937.30 | $29,072.88 |
| Virginia | 17 | $3,993.30 | $4,891.00 | $12,305.00 |
| Washington | 30 | $2,590.18 | $4,875.60 | $19,708.50 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $2,502.50 | $3,003.00 | $5,915.00 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $4,040.30 | $7,342.50 | $16,914.96 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,334.84 | $5,334.84 | $5,334.84 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $5,074.50 | $2,188.26 – $8,607.02 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $5,074.50 | $2,188.26 – $8,607.02 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $5,090.12 | $393.83 – $7,279.27 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $5,094.10 | $6,028.62 – $27,690.00 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $5,110.00 | $9,044.65 – $17,998.85 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $5,189.94 | $5,619.00 – $17,170.49 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $5,205.00 | $144.23 – $5,996.52 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $5,241.34 | $483.29 – $21,490.12 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $5,295.00 | $7,909.81 – $8,068.01 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $5,334.84 | $3,429.54 – $12,193.92 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $5,339.00 | $293.79 – $19,395.12 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $5,419.00 | $9,160.35 – $18,229.10 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $5,509.35 | $610.19 – $9,946.50 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $5,677.79 | $3,264.41 – $22,491.00 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $5,680.00 | $7,169.58 – $8,466.43 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $5,741.00 | $237.69 – $20,165.86 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $5,793.50 | $8,300.85 – $8,544.99 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $5,855.00 | $227.02 – $18,089.30 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $5,865.50 | $817.13 – $9,384.80 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $5,915.00 | $205.80 – $39,977.67 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $6,097.00 | $5,405.00 – $17,596.89 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $6,097.00 | $5,405.00 – $17,596.89 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $6,097.00 | $7,118.00 – $7,118.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $6,097.00 | $5,405.00 – $17,819.50 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $6,097.00 | $5,405.00 – $11,685.00 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $6,097.00 | $5,405.00 – $17,819.50 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $6,097.00 | $5,405.00 – $17,596.89 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $6,097.00 | $5,405.00 – $17,819.50 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $6,311.00 | $240.38 – $17,998.85 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $6,378.90 | $428.89 – $19,788.48 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $6,403.00 | $7,316.00 – $33,252.40 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $6,502.11 | $648.86 – $20,488.56 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $6,616.15 | $3,284.61 – $10,948.70 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $6,820.50 | $900.00 – $19,829.04 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $6,820.50 | $7,829.16 – $14,092.48 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $6,820.50 | $8,454.63 – $15,218.33 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $6,820.50 | $7,829.16 – $14,092.48 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $6,820.50 | $7,829.16 – $14,092.48 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $6,820.50 | $8,454.63 – $15,218.33 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $6,820.50 | $7,829.16 – $14,092.48 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $6,820.50 | $900.00 – $14,092.48 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $6,839.00 | $9,284.99 – $18,569.98 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $6,916.47 | $4,967.00 – $15,541.96 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $6,987.96 | $817.13 – $11,133.36 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $6,991.76 | $1,794.43 – $55,400.00 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $6,991.76 | $1,794.43 – $86,464.00 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $6,991.76 | $1,794.43 – $86,464.00 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $7,144.50 | $7,316.00 – $16,210.54 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $7,144.50 | $7,316.00 – $33,252.40 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $7,144.50 | $7,316.00 – $16,210.54 |