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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $316.25 – $316.25 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $100.61 – $328.41 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $153.56 – $153.56 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $138.70 – $138.70 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $170.40 – $170.40 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $143.65 – $143.65 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $158.51 – $158.51 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $168.42 – $168.42 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $99.07 – $99.07 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $371.66 – $371.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $371.66 – $371.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $371.66 – $371.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $371.66 – $371.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $371.66 – $371.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $371.66 – $371.66 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | not published | $3.77 – $646.30 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | not published | $77.06 – $89.90 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | not published | $73.63 – $165.38 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | not published | $85.62 – $178.41 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | not published | $65.00 – $65.00 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | not published | $421.67 – $421.67 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | not published | $421.67 – $421.67 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | not published | $235.16 – $235.16 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $421.67 – $421.67 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | not published | $421.67 – $421.67 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $421.67 – $421.67 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | not published | $421.67 – $421.67 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $421.67 – $421.67 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | not published | $371.66 – $371.66 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | not published | $22.67 – $136.97 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | not published | $368.69 – $368.69 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | not published | $368.69 – $368.69 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | not published | $242.86 – $242.86 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | not published | $139.67 – $139.67 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | not published | $371.66 – $371.66 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | not published | $302.13 – $487.89 |
| CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital - Atlanta | Atlanta, TX | not published | $143.89 – $582.50 |
| CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview | Longview, TX | not published | $100.61 – $217.59 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline | Corpus Christi, TX | not published | $96.23 – $261.41 |
| CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation | Texarkana, TX | not published | $143.89 – $271.92 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Kleberg | Kingsville, TX | not published | $261.41 – $336.52 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Beeville | Beeville, TX | not published | $96.23 – $355.44 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Alice | Alice, TX | not published | $96.23 – $314.90 |