Observation direct referral from physician office for admission cost at US hospitals
HC Observation Direct Referral From Physician Office for Admission · HCPCS G0379
$21.00
lowest cash price
$384.00
national median
$2,244.79
highest cash price
753
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $21.00–$2,244.79 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($392.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($387.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $178.08 | $338.52 | $1,399.32 |
| Arizona | 22 | $72.59 | $302.15 | $962.93 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $162.44 | $199.12 | $616.00 |
| California | 87 | $57.05 | $420.81 | $1,377.60 |
| Colorado | 17 | $202.74 | $811.92 | $811.92 |
| Florida | 33 | $247.65 | $1,422.23 | $2,244.79 |
| Georgia | 25 | $49.14 | $758.16 | $1,630.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $77.76 | $77.76 | $570.75 |
| Illinois | 45 | $116.90 | $368.40 | $1,607.76 |
| Indiana | 25 | $198.56 | $359.40 | $583.20 |
| Iowa | 26 | $56.16 | $135.60 | $857.35 |
| Kansas | 4 | $81.25 | $168.05 | $168.05 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $184.72 | $257.97 | $952.20 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $578.24 | $578.24 | $578.24 |
| Maine | 7 | $40.50 | $204.65 | $1,971.40 |
| Michigan | 18 | $104.34 | $818.88 | $818.88 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $76.00 | $179.71 | $225.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $106.60 | $249.32 | $428.00 |
| Missouri | 14 | $99.45 | $421.85 | $453.20 |
| Montana | 2 | $450.40 | $450.40 | $509.60 |
| Nebraska | 10 | $98.28 | $273.42 | $357.74 |
| Nevada | 4 | $371.26 | $411.10 | $548.05 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $392.45 | $392.45 | $392.45 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $225.75 | $382.90 | $722.02 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $137.76 | $137.76 | $137.76 |
| New York | 19 | $50.40 | $725.52 | $1,666.91 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $360.50 | $523.50 | $523.50 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $114.40 | $210.40 | $846.40 |
| Ohio | 51 | $159.25 | $489.75 | $1,593.80 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $394.55 | $539.00 | $955.30 |
| Oregon | 10 | $203.25 | $1,183.50 | $1,721.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $84.00 | $141.60 | $984.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $320.00 | $354.50 | $1,323.60 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $111.20 | $212.00 | $436.00 |
| Tennessee | 23 | $49.14 | $138.00 | $231.63 |
| Texas | 106 | $21.00 | $384.00 | $2,029.37 |
| Virginia | 27 | $138.00 | $395.00 | $738.00 |
| Washington | 30 | $80.40 | $688.80 | $1,332.80 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $145.00 | $485.50 | $1,296.50 |
| Wisconsin | 25 | $74.80 | $147.50 | $1,477.47 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $274.68 | $288.41 | $378.01 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $523.50 | $128.47 – $1,679.00 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $523.50 | $118.10 – $994.65 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $523.50 | $136.11 – $1,679.00 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $523.50 | $320.28 – $963.24 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $523.50 | $104.70 – $1,679.00 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $523.50 | $228.35 – $1,679.00 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $525.43 | $618.94 – $1,720.66 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $527.99 | $71.00 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $527.99 | $169.48 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $527.99 | $272.79 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $527.99 | $71.00 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $527.99 | $71.00 – $1,591.17 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $528.80 | not published |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $529.50 | $563.42 – $1,126.84 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $539.00 | $572.76 – $1,116.89 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $539.40 | $1,798.00 – $1,798.00 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $540.40 | $820.34 – $2,702.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $545.65 | $90.00 – $1,559.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $545.65 | $90.90 – $1,559.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $545.65 | $90.00 – $1,559.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $545.65 | $90.00 – $1,559.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $545.65 | $90.00 – $1,559.00 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $548.05 | $170.04 – $627.84 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $551.25 | $294.00 – $1,426.98 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $551.25 | $563.42 – $1,014.15 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $551.25 | $608.43 – $1,095.17 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $551.25 | $563.42 – $1,014.15 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $551.25 | $563.42 – $1,014.15 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $551.25 | $608.43 – $1,095.17 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $551.25 | $563.42 – $1,014.15 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $551.25 | $162.44 – $1,014.15 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $554.33 | $157.06 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $554.33 | $147.82 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $554.33 | $147.82 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $554.33 | $138.58 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $554.33 | $101.63 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $554.33 | $101.63 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $554.33 | $157.06 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $554.33 | $258.69 – $1,286.22 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $554.33 | $110.87 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $554.33 | $101.63 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $554.33 | $118.63 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $554.33 | $138.58 – $1,591.17 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $554.33 | $73.91 – $1,591.17 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $562.18 | $30.75 – $1,859.50 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $568.80 | $651.06 – $1,417.01 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $568.92 | $52.00 – $1,151.38 |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $570.50 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $570.50 | not published |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $570.75 | not published |
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