Observation/inpatient hospital care low severity 99234 cost at US hospitals
Observation/Inpatient Hospital Care Low Severity 99234 · CPT 99234
$17.01
lowest cash price
$239.20
national median
$796.38
highest cash price
110
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $17.01–$796.38 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($346.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($216.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $422.76 | $567.84 | $796.38 |
| Arizona | 2 | $170.84 | $170.84 | $192.92 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $83.55 | $83.55 | $279.50 |
| California | 12 | $17.01 | $45.03 | $156.42 |
| Colorado | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 49 | $520.00 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Illinois | 19 | $239.20 | $269.40 | $359.40 |
| Indiana | 16 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Iowa | 23 | $174.72 | $239.20 | $318.00 |
| Kansas | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 5 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $212.60 | $337.40 | $425.05 |
| Michigan | 18 | $126.63 | $126.63 | $126.63 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 5 | $152.25 | $194.15 | $290.55 |
| Montana | 2 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $241.60 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $148.24 | $302.12 | $309.40 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $434.70 | $434.70 | $434.70 |
| 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 | 15 | 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 | $108.50 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $157.00 | $285.35 | $442.00 |
| Oregon | 4 | $124.32 | $278.25 | $330.21 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 63 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 6 | $158.60 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $101.00 | $107.00 | $162.40 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | $267.33 | $280.44 | $398.40 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $138.14 | $138.14 | $203.11 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $17.01 | $74.70 – $230.27 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $31.50 | $74.70 – $255.33 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $35.55 | $74.70 – $233.38 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $40.29 | $74.70 – $233.75 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $44.82 | $74.70 – $231.53 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $45.03 | $74.70 – $230.27 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $45.03 | $3.77 – $230.27 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $45.03 | $74.70 – $221.44 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $52.00 | $66.41 – $221.44 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $63.99 | $74.70 – $523.31 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $66.00 | $21.67 – $136.97 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $71.10 | $74.70 – $233.75 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $76.80 | $29.27 – $240.00 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $83.55 | $129.17 – $135.63 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $101.00 | not published |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $101.50 | not published |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $101.50 | not published |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $107.00 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $107.00 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $107.00 | not published |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $108.50 | not published |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $124.32 | $86.33 – $260.62 |
| Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MI | $126.63 | $56.23 – $230.45 |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: | Wyandotte, MI | $126.63 | $56.23 – $131.24 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital | West Bloomfield, MI | $126.63 | $56.23 – $230.45 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $126.63 | $56.23 – $128.46 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $138.14 | $120.12 – $264.81 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $139.80 | $73.34 – $86.39 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $139.80 | $86.39 – $102.79 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $139.80 | $86.39 – $142.54 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $139.80 | $73.34 – $142.54 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $139.80 | $86.39 – $142.54 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $139.80 | $86.39 – $132.23 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $148.24 | $120.12 – $264.81 |
| Mercy Primary Care - Bernie | Bernie, MO | $152.25 | $83.12 – $197.75 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $156.42 | $74.70 – $221.44 |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $157.00 | $155.02 – $157.00 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $158.60 | not published |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $162.40 | not published |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $170.84 | $81.16 – $323.95 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $174.72 | $156.52 – $356.72 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $178.36 | $127.40 – $356.72 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $187.20 | not published |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $192.92 | $85.35 – $247.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $194.15 | not published |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $203.11 | $131.04 – $264.81 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $206.70 | $95.74 – $318.00 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | $212.60 | $96.33 – $196.55 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $216.60 | $46.54 – $288.80 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $239.20 | $88.91 – $225.13 |