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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $434.70 | $92.31 – $196.55 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $442.00 | $83.99 – $88.19 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $520.00 | $1.10 – $720.00 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $520.00 | $1.10 – $720.00 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $520.00 | $61.98 – $800.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $520.00 | $77.30 – $800.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $520.00 | $50.00 – $800.00 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $520.00 | $1.10 – $720.00 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $567.84 | not published |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $796.38 | not published |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $149.15 – $152.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $149.15 – $152.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $149.15 – $152.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $149.15 – $152.29 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $146.47 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $149.15 – $152.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $155.80 – $159.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $149.15 – $152.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $155.80 – $159.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $149.15 – $152.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $146.47 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $143.45 – $151.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $143.45 – $146.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $155.80 – $159.08 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |