Sterile water/saline, 500 ml cost at US hospitals
Sterile water/saline, 500 ml · HCPCS A4217
$1.40
lowest cash price
$26.79
national median
$80.00
highest cash price
57
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1.40–$80.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Jan 1, 2026 ($22.09) → Sep 1, 2026 ($13.20)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $12.17 | $12.17 | $12.17 |
| Illinois | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 12 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.65 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 9 | $6.17 | $6.17 | $22.09 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $14.00 | $40.00 | $75.59 |
| Missouri | 7 | 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 | $3.20 | $3.20 | $3.20 |
| North Carolina | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 4 | $26.79 | $31.60 | $40.00 |
| Ohio | 27 | $28.11 | $28.11 | $46.38 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $3.60 | $25.20 | $70.80 |
| South Carolina | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 3 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $80.00 |
| Texas | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Virginia | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wisconsin | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | not published | $5.48 – $17.13 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $23.58 – $27.30 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | not published | $5.48 – $14.71 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | not published | $13.46 – $15.59 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | not published | $16.97 – $19.65 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | not published | $3.79 – $4.65 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $3.69 – $7.98 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $1.00 – $4.60 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $3.79 – $4.65 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $1.02 – $4.60 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $4.45 – $4.75 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $4.56 – $4.56 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $4.38 – $9.61 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $4.38 – $9.61 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $3.43 – $5.45 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $3.03 – $4.32 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $3.92 – $4.32 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $3.92 – $4.32 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $4.38 – $9.61 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | not published | $2.63 – $8.76 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $4.43 – $4.69 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $2.97 – $2.97 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $4.56 – $4.56 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $4.38 – $9.61 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $4.38 – $9.61 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $3.43 – $4.32 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $2.63 – $8.72 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $2.57 – $8.72 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $4.43 – $4.69 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $3.79 – $3.92 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $2.18 – $5.86 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $5.28 – $5.28 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $2.18 – $5.86 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $2.18 – $8.14 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $3.12 – $3.12 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $2.18 – $8.14 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $2.18 – $7.01 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $2.18 – $5.86 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $2.18 – $4.52 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | not published | $2.18 – $5.86 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $5.28 – $5.28 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $2.18 – $5.86 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $2.18 – $5.86 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $6.35 – $14.10 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $11.24 – $11.24 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $2.18 – $5.86 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $5.28 – $5.28 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $5.67 – $6.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $4.34 – $6.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $4.34 – $6.48 |