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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $375.05 | $568.64 – $591.38 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $375.05 | not published |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $378.01 | $313.92 – $634.38 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $378.06 | $539.66 – $2,583.24 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $379.32 | $30.00 – $1,078.19 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $381.55 | not published |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $382.90 | $678.62 – $7,121.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $383.50 | $115.93 – $115.93 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $384.00 | $186.63 – $186.63 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $384.00 | $237.90 – $237.90 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $384.00 | $186.63 – $186.63 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $384.00 | $186.63 – $186.63 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $384.00 | $237.90 – $237.90 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $384.00 | $186.63 – $186.63 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $384.00 | $186.63 – $186.63 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $384.00 | $172.76 – $172.76 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $384.00 | $237.90 – $237.90 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $384.00 | $237.90 – $237.90 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $385.00 | $765.95 – $1,417.01 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $386.40 | $638.18 – $2,233.64 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $386.40 | $638.18 – $650.95 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $387.00 | $630.08 – $945.12 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $387.00 | $630.08 – $945.12 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $387.00 | $630.08 – $945.12 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $387.00 | not published |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $387.00 | $630.08 – $1,260.16 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $387.00 | not published |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $387.00 | $630.08 – $945.12 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $387.00 | not published |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $387.00 | $630.08 – $945.12 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $392.45 | $74.81 – $138.77 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $393.80 | $578.46 – $578.46 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $394.55 | $1,064.75 – $1,064.75 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $394.55 | $1,064.75 – $1,064.75 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $395.00 | $146.00 – $674.41 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $395.00 | $124.00 – $674.41 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $395.00 | $146.00 – $674.41 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $395.00 | $146.00 – $674.41 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $395.00 | $146.00 – $674.41 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $398.45 | $611.53 – $623.76 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $403.65 | $585.16 – $1,128.52 |
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