Release of lower leg tendon cost at US hospitals
Release of lower leg tendon · CPT 27680
$225.45
lowest cash price
$3,839.54
national median
$38,199.75
highest cash price
112
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $225.45–$38,199.75 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 17 | $681.16 | $681.16 | $681.16 |
| California | 82 | $225.45 | $9,564.80 | $9,564.80 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 63 | $1,528.80 | $1,528.80 | $1,528.80 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 30 | $840.00 | $1,052.80 | $4,107.60 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $1,052.80 | $1,052.80 | $1,052.80 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 |
| North Carolina | 14 | 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 | 42 | $1,528.80 | $1,528.80 | $37,185.30 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $12,261.70 | $12,261.70 | $12,261.70 |
| Oregon | 10 | $651.36 | $651.36 | $902.34 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $662.92 | $662.92 | $662.92 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 100 | $3,375.58 | $3,375.58 | $3,375.58 |
| Virginia | 12 | $38,199.75 | $38,199.75 | $38,199.75 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,349.28 | $4,349.28 | $4,349.28 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $1,005.29 | $6,274.67 | $7,030.00 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $225.45 | $43.93 – $4,208.34 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $255.51 | $220.77 – $911.24 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $285.57 | $220.40 – $4,208.34 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $285.57 | $12.22 – $877.97 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $285.57 | $57.00 – $787.55 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $289.08 | $22.00 – $927.11 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $300.60 | $66.41 – $715.27 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $405.81 | $52.00 – $894.36 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $450.90 | $52.00 – $911.24 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $651.36 | $398.23 – $1,357.00 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $662.92 | $3,171.41 – $7,389.39 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $681.16 | $447.74 – $973.08 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $788.55 | $252.91 – $1,160.32 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $840.00 | $460.97 – $12,272.18 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $902.34 | $398.23 – $916.50 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $991.98 | $27.00 – $715.27 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $1,005.29 | $3,123.31 – $5,465.79 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $2,689.38 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $2,852.76 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $3,228.27 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $3,126.02 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $1,023.62 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $3,157.32 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $1,052.80 | $342.16 – $2,873.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $2,791.99 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $2,524.18 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $2,802.18 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $2,765.43 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,052.80 | $387.49 – $2,853.85 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $1,528.80 | $1.10 – $3,095.56 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $1,528.80 | $1.10 – $3,237.79 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $1,528.80 | $281.22 – $3,758.57 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $1,528.80 | $1.10 – $3,188.43 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $3,375.58 | $71.00 – $8,018.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $3,375.58 | $71.00 – $8,018.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $3,375.58 | $85.00 – $8,018.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $3,375.58 | $1,088.27 – $8,018.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $3,375.58 | $71.00 – $8,018.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $3,375.58 | $71.00 – $8,018.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $3,375.58 | $71.00 – $8,018.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $3,375.58 | $71.00 – $8,018.48 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $3,375.58 | $71.00 – $8,018.48 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick, NJ | $3,545.97 | $886.49 – $4,255.16 |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | Manahawkin, NJ | $3,545.97 | $886.49 – $4,255.16 |
| Bayshore Medical Center | Holmdel, NJ | $3,591.33 | $3,591.33 – $4,309.59 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune City, NJ | $3,591.33 | $886.49 – $4,309.59 |
| Riverview Medical Center | Red Bank, NJ | $3,591.33 | $886.49 – $4,309.59 |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | Perth Amboy, NJ | $3,594.44 | $918.44 – $4,313.33 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $3,594.44 | $391.46 – $3,594.44 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $3,786.00 | $332.74 – $7,056.48 |