Left compres band >=3" <5"/yd cost at US hospitals
Lt compres band >=3" <5"/yd · HCPCS A6449
$0.28
lowest cash price
$5.20
national median
$18.20
highest cash price
61
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $0.28–$18.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($5.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| California | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Colorado | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 40 | $4.55 | $4.55 | $18.20 |
| Illinois | 15 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $7.20 |
| Iowa | 14 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $7.20 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 11 | $3.45 | $3.45 | $3.45 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 3 | $5.32 | $5.32 | $5.32 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Carolina | 12 | 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 | 22 | $5.20 | $5.20 | $6.50 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $16.57 | $16.57 | $16.57 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $3.00 | $3.60 | $5.40 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 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 |
| Texas | 18 | $1.75 | $1.75 | $2.61 |
| Virginia | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $1.59 | $1.96 | $12.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $2.33 – $2.57 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $1.36 – $3.06 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $1.00 – $2.57 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $1.02 – $2.57 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2.35 – $2.35 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $2.45 – $5.38 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $2.45 – $5.38 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $2.13 – $3.38 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $1.88 – $2.68 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $2.42 – $2.68 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $2.42 – $2.68 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $2.45 – $5.38 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | not published | $1.48 – $4.90 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $2.48 – $2.63 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $2.45 – $5.38 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $2.45 – $5.38 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $2.13 – $2.68 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $1.48 – $4.88 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $1.44 – $4.88 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $2.48 – $2.63 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $1.36 – $3.48 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $3.48 – $3.48 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $2.91 – $2.91 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $3.48 – $3.48 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $3.55 – $4.70 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $6.28 – $6.28 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $3.48 – $3.48 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $3.68 – $3.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $2.42 – $3.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $2.42 – $3.63 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $3.55 – $4.70 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $3.55 – $4.70 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $2.45 – $5.38 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $1.51 – $4.90 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $1.96 – $5.13 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $1.96 – $5.13 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $2.25 – $3.00 |
| North Central Bronx | Bronx, NY | not published | $1.39 – $2.82 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | not published | $0.32 – $0.32 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | not published | $0.32 – $2.49 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | not published | $0.32 – $0.32 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | not published | $0.32 – $0.32 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | not published | $0.32 – $2.50 |
| Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital | East Grand Rapids, MI | not published | $3.49 – $3.49 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | not published | $2.35 – $9.76 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2.35 – $9.76 |
| South Brooklyn Health | Brooklyn, NY | not published | $1.86 – $2.82 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $2.42 – $3.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $2.42 – $3.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $2.42 – $2.75 |