Version cephalic external cost at US hospitals
HC Version Cephalic External · CPT 59412
$124.00
lowest cash price
$2,361.75
national median
$11,739.00
highest cash price
634
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $124.00–$11,739.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,615.39) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,762.53)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $2,066.22 | $6,340.62 | $8,355.36 |
| Arizona | 18 | $478.14 | $1,554.06 | $2,620.91 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $712.05 | $858.42 | $3,101.00 |
| California | 84 | $192.00 | $2,452.80 | $8,160.96 |
| Colorado | 17 | $285.75 | $4,067.11 | $4,067.11 |
| Florida | 20 | $1,757.00 | $10,400.27 | $10,703.72 |
| Georgia | 24 | $1,164.46 | $2,598.57 | $8,581.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $384.00 | $384.00 | $6,080.25 |
| Illinois | 39 | $241.80 | $1,750.00 | $9,258.02 |
| Indiana | 26 | $1,043.40 | $1,186.20 | $9,740.43 |
| Iowa | 24 | $241.80 | $1,491.56 | $5,910.45 |
| Kansas | 9 | $3,008.88 | $4,240.94 | $4,240.94 |
| Kentucky | 12 | $188.01 | $9,740.43 | $9,740.43 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $1,733.42 | $1,733.42 | $1,733.42 |
| Maine | 7 | $204.20 | $1,171.30 | $8,572.80 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,444.80 | $1,444.80 | $1,444.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $351.68 | $4,325.00 | $4,513.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $815.75 | $1,390.40 | $2,428.00 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $1,115.50 | $1,400.70 | $3,001.50 |
| Missouri | 16 | $1,980.28 | $2,829.20 | $4,104.10 |
| Montana | 2 | $2,721.60 | $2,721.60 | $2,789.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $543.57 | $1,748.04 | $2,215.50 |
| Nevada | 4 | $423.27 | $423.27 | $1,295.04 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,971.05 | $4,971.05 | $4,971.05 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,474.84 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $3,783.36 | $3,783.36 | $3,783.36 |
| New York | 22 | $294.00 | $3,762.53 | $11,739.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $615.45 | $615.45 | $2,343.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $3,372.00 | $3,372.00 | $3,419.20 |
| Ohio | 46 | $444.60 | $2,361.75 | $9,119.70 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $1,642.06 | $2,154.90 | $3,357.25 |
| Oregon | 13 | $207.36 | $6,382.50 | $7,667.85 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $848.00 | $3,749.50 | $8,106.60 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $1,236.50 | $1,800.00 | $5,661.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $2,652.80 | $2,652.80 | $3,618.40 |
| Tennessee | 25 | $756.61 | $863.40 | $1,736.10 |
| Texas | 105 | $978.08 | $2,940.00 | $4,587.66 |
| Virginia | 25 | $124.00 | $1,687.00 | $10,146.21 |
| Washington | 32 | $964.80 | $1,964.80 | $6,543.60 |
| West Virginia | 10 | $3,711.50 | $4,134.50 | $6,361.00 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $442.75 | $770.00 | $3,474.24 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $266.70 | $559.77 | $665.88 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $615.45 | $78.97 – $1,169.36 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $615.45 | $78.97 – $1,169.36 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $615.45 | $78.97 – $1,169.36 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $615.45 | $78.97 – $1,169.36 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $615.45 | $79.76 – $1,132.43 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $615.45 | $78.97 – $1,132.43 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $615.45 | $78.97 – $1,107.81 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $630.08 | $374.40 – $756.60 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $660.14 | $98.77 – $1,697.00 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $665.88 | $374.40 – $756.60 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $674.40 | $730.60 – $3,043.51 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $712.05 | $250.00 – $5,823.00 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $724.72 | $105.51 – $2,705.00 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $725.25 | $4,300.40 – $7,740.72 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $756.61 | $1,174.05 – $3,302.76 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $770.00 | not published |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $778.80 | $843.70 – $3,043.51 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $778.80 | $370.76 – $4,971.61 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $782.70 | $105.46 – $3,083.81 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $782.70 | $1,174.05 – $3,083.81 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $789.53 | $96.80 – $2,272.20 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $815.75 | $53.83 – $3,336.13 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $834.88 | $1,174.05 – $3,302.76 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $841.85 | $305.45 – $722.65 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $843.00 | $289.61 – $3,538.34 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $848.00 | $1,589.77 – $2,384.65 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $854.30 | $1,348.00 – $1,685.00 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $858.42 | $205.49 – $5,859.62 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $859.69 | $653.52 – $5,591.54 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $860.97 | $1,174.05 – $3,083.81 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $860.97 | $1,174.05 – $3,083.81 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $863.40 | $12.00 – $6,694.57 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $863.40 | $17.00 – $6,407.33 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $863.40 | $12.00 – $6,585.13 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $863.40 | $12.00 – $6,402.58 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $863.40 | $12.00 – $6,694.57 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $863.40 | $12.00 – $6,402.58 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $863.40 | $12.00 – $6,585.13 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $863.40 | $12.00 – $6,885.34 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $863.40 | $122.80 – $6,885.34 |