Observation/inpatient hospital care hi severity 99236 cost at US hospitals
Observation/Inpatient Hospital Care Hi Severity 99236 · CPT 99236
$36.40
lowest cash price
$390.40
national median
$1,358.76
highest cash price
114
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $36.40–$1,358.76 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($611.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($346.20)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $685.62 | $969.54 | $1,358.76 |
| Arizona | 2 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $323.52 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $137.03 | $137.03 | $605.80 |
| California | 12 | $36.40 | $95.76 | $390.95 |
| Colorado | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 49 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $164.16 | $164.16 | $164.16 |
| Illinois | 19 | $390.40 | $438.60 | $584.40 |
| Indiana | 16 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Iowa | 22 | $285.60 | $390.40 | $519.00 |
| Kansas | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 2 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $449.20 | $569.30 | $686.20 |
| Michigan | 18 | $271.54 | $271.54 | $271.54 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Missouri | 6 | $252.00 | $562.10 | $697.45 |
| Montana | 2 | $304.00 | $304.00 | $348.80 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $241.09 | $493.85 | $505.75 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $706.95 | $706.95 | $706.95 |
| New Jersey | 20 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | 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 | 23 | $252.00 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $245.00 | $707.85 | $990.00 |
| Oregon | 4 | $264.48 | $548.37 | $592.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $346.20 | $346.20 | $346.20 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 19 | $95.68 | $114.75 | $114.75 |
| Texas | 63 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Virginia | 1 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.75 |
| Washington | 9 | $357.24 | $426.30 | $426.30 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $218.00 | $227.50 | $348.80 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | $435.48 | $466.83 | $670.40 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $224.66 | $224.66 | $330.34 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $36.40 | $124.60 – $378.46 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $75.60 | $124.60 – $383.57 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $85.68 | $124.60 – $384.17 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $95.68 | $159.16 – $159.16 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $95.76 | $124.60 – $378.46 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $95.76 | $6.14 – $378.46 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $95.76 | $124.60 – $364.68 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $100.80 | $66.41 – $364.68 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $107.70 | $124.60 – $419.64 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $114.75 | $159.16 – $234.86 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $114.75 | $159.16 – $234.86 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $114.75 | $159.16 – $234.86 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $114.75 | $159.16 – $234.86 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $114.75 | $159.16 – $234.86 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $121.80 | $35.32 – $226.90 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $136.08 | $124.60 – $523.31 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $137.03 | $129.17 – $135.63 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $151.20 | $124.60 – $384.17 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $164.16 | $29.27 – $513.00 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $204.80 | $93.02 – $320.00 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $218.00 | not published |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $220.80 | $156.22 – $185.84 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $220.80 | $156.22 – $306.64 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $220.80 | $169.32 – $306.64 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $224.66 | $195.36 – $430.68 |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $227.50 | not published |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $227.50 | not published |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $227.50 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $227.50 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $227.50 | not published |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $241.09 | $195.36 – $430.68 |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $245.00 | $245.00 – $245.00 |
| Mercy Primary Care - Bernie | Bernie, MO | $252.00 | $145.54 – $336.00 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $252.00 | not published |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $264.48 | $186.01 – $551.00 |
| Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MI | $271.54 | $120.98 – $375.10 |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: | Wyandotte, MI | $271.54 | $120.98 – $275.48 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital | West Bloomfield, MI | $271.54 | $120.98 – $375.10 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $271.54 | $120.98 – $275.48 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $277.55 | $131.85 – $526.30 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $285.60 | $255.85 – $583.10 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $291.55 | $208.25 – $583.10 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $304.00 | not published |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $323.52 | $181.74 – $414.20 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $330.34 | $213.12 – $430.68 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $332.64 | $124.60 – $364.68 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $346.20 | $67.48 – $461.60 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $348.80 | not published |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $348.80 | not published |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $357.24 | not published |