Sterile water/saline, 10 ml cost at US hospitals
Sterile water/saline, 10 ml · HCPCS A4216
$0.87
lowest cash price
$5.19
national median
$51.20
highest cash price
66
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $0.87–$51.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($4.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($5.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| California | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Colorado | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 38 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Georgia | 11 | $13.32 | $13.32 | $13.32 |
| Illinois | 10 | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Iowa | 11 | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Maine | 7 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Michigan | 8 | $0.87 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $2.40 | $5.19 | $17.20 |
| Missouri | 8 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Montana | 1 | 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 12 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| North Carolina | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 4 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $3.40 |
| Ohio | 22 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oklahoma | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $4.20 | $33.40 | $51.20 |
| South Carolina | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 6 | $3.40 | $3.60 | $4.80 |
| Texas | 18 | $19.11 | $19.11 | $19.11 |
| Virginia | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 9 | $39.89 | $39.89 | $39.89 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $15.90 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | not published | $0.08 – $0.08 |
| Adventhealth Central Texas | Killeen, TX | not published | $0.23 – $0.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $0.56 – $0.84 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | not published | $0.88 – $0.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $0.56 – $1.22 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $0.22 – $0.22 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | not published | $0.57 – $16.76 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | not published | $0.63 – $0.65 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $0.66 – $15.32 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $0.57 – $16.09 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | not published | $0.66 – $17.13 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $23.58 – $27.30 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | not published | $0.66 – $14.71 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | not published | $1.84 – $15.59 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | not published | $16.97 – $19.65 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | not published | $0.54 – $0.66 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $0.61 – $1.32 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $0.50 – $0.56 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $0.54 – $0.66 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $0.22 – $0.24 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $1.36 – $1.36 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $0.07 – $1.16 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $0.53 – $1.16 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $0.49 – $0.78 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $0.43 – $0.62 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $0.56 – $0.62 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $0.56 – $0.62 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $0.53 – $1.16 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | not published | $0.38 – $1.24 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $0.62 – $0.66 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $1.12 – $1.12 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $1.36 – $1.36 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $0.07 – $1.16 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $0.07 – $1.16 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $0.49 – $0.62 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $0.38 – $1.23 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $0.37 – $1.23 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $0.62 – $0.66 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $0.54 – $0.56 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $0.88 – $0.88 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $0.05 – $0.05 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $0.31 – $0.63 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $0.88 – $0.88 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $0.77 – $1.02 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $1.35 – $1.35 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $0.88 – $0.88 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $0.80 – $0.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $0.56 – $0.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $0.56 – $0.84 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $0.77 – $1.02 |