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Only one worn compartment of the knee is resurfaced (unicompartmental knee replacement). Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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CPT 27446: Partial Knee Replacement
1003 hospitals in 78 markets. National Medicare rate $13,117, surgery center $9,214.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 12 | $13,366 | $14,623 | $18,504 | $7,252–$29,754 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $19,075–$22,174 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 8 | $9,168 | $14,618 | $17,266 | $8,061–$27,140 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 6 | $10,855 | $11,832 | $14,164 | $8,200–$17,784 |
| Atlanta GA | 6 | $8,702 | $8,702 | $14,708 | $8,702–$16,710 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $11,962 | $18,378 | $21,800 | $11,962–$21,800 |
| Boston MA | 10 | $19,976 | $20,406 | $20,572 | $12,052–$20,684 |
| California (statewide) | 54 | $18,107 | $35,254 | $47,164 | $9,909–$48,690 |
| Charlotte NC | 5 | $15,297 | $15,297 | $15,297 | $15,089–$15,297 |
| Chicago IL | 7 | $14,524 | $22,164 | $26,966 | $8,167–$27,813 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $13,058 | $17,327 | $22,848 | $12,191–$35,556 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 12 | $12,831 | $16,766 | $18,080 | $10,857–$23,415 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $46,178–$46,178 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $24,914–$53,492 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 12 | $18,853 | $19,668 | $21,910 | $18,830–$39,785 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $13,724 | $20,490 | $23,010 | $9,531–$23,415 |
| Detroit MI | 13 | $18,344 | $18,990 | $18,990 | $11,318–$27,184 |
| Florida (statewide) | 59 | $12,516 | $16,732 | $27,962 | $7,150–$40,029 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 24 | $11,779 | $16,710 | $24,656 | $5,681–$37,095 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $10,869–$18,892 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $18,696 | $19,712 | $20,428 | $14,305–$24,505 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 13 | $13,048 | $24,048 | $32,682 | $11,069–$39,877 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 22 | $14,124 | $19,108 | $27,813 | $10,496–$38,226 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 32 | $19,066 | $27,801 | $39,006 | $10,977–$50,276 |
| Indianapolis IN | 3 | — | — | — | $24,738–$57,617 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 17 | $18,955 | $22,613 | $27,849 | $11,688–$38,961 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 12 | $16,258 | $17,550 | $21,071 | $11,200–$26,366 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 11 | $17,391 | $22,036 | $24,740 | $9,210–$36,354 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $7,907–$28,265 |
| Los Angeles CA | 17 | $16,300 | $17,698 | $23,533 | $13,890–$36,803 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $12,254 | $15,467 | $19,433 | $10,332–$24,903 |
| Maine (statewide) | 17 | $52,722 | $59,196 | $61,208 | $13,596–$76,956 |
| Maryland (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $8,789–$8,789 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $16,046–$19,110 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 1 | — | — | — | $24,023–$24,023 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 21 | $12,793 | $18,990 | $20,776 | $7,176–$29,559 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 8 | $11,192 | $17,232 | $19,597 | $10,942–$27,696 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 13 | $18,358 | $34,778 | $42,342 | $15,579–$58,164 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 11 | $14,368 | $15,520 | $17,731 | $7,992–$35,014 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 12 | $19,345 | $24,349 | $25,858 | $11,200–$38,731 |
| Montana (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $14,311–$42,576 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $24,613 | $24,658 | $25,425 | $24,343–$27,964 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 11 | $11,688 | $11,734 | $19,768 | $7,907–$23,542 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $7,907–$18,132 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 6 | $32,970 | $42,058 | $43,553 | $17,409–$57,492 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 13 | $15,153 | $15,638 | $19,421 | $12,874–$25,002 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 6 | $15,320 | $26,125 | $36,382 | $9,607–$55,239 |
| New York (statewide) | 27 | $19,150 | $21,069 | $27,308 | $10,006–$44,471 |
| New York City | 8 | $19,632 | $19,632 | $30,138 | $12,297–$45,290 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 7 | $12,946 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $11,832–$29,500 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $19,812 | $22,259 | $23,240 | $16,908–$30,070 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 35 | $19,302 | $26,234 | $33,292 | $10,256–$49,348 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 8 | $22,904 | $25,244 | $27,683 | $16,632–$58,392 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 7 | $32,949 | $38,984 | $50,546 | $27,710–$61,050 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 26 | $20,266 | $29,978 | $43,879 | $7,992–$59,058 |
| Philadelphia PA | 10 | $10,869 | $12,761 | $12,854 | $7,992–$18,193 |
| Phoenix AZ | 8 | $22,288 | $27,140 | $27,140 | $7,731–$27,140 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $16,788 | $26,129 | $27,549 | $10,176–$32,386 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $26,100 | $26,100 | $50,741 | $21,553–$50,741 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $19,034–$30,087 |
| Richmond VA | 3 | — | — | — | $25,280–$28,422 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 5 | $16,447 | $17,308 | $17,326 | $16,219–$40,947 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $18,788 | $19,428 | $19,428 | $11,982–$20,069 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $18,424–$18,482 |
| San Diego CA | 3 | — | — | — | $23,366–$30,449 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 4 | — | — | — | $13,784–$46,970 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $39,164 | $41,029 | $46,498 | $29,799–$54,598 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 18 | $20,892 | $22,824 | $30,230 | $13,546–$42,756 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $20,401–$55,350 |
| Tampa FL | 6 | $16,732 | $16,732 | $16,732 | $15,638–$20,226 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 23 | $12,231 | $21,616 | $24,574 | $9,554–$27,758 |
| Texas (statewide) | 74 | $13,934 | $19,056 | $19,979 | $9,210–$46,675 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $12,829 | $17,079 | $18,788 | $11,982–$19,428 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 19 | $33,132 | $36,624 | $38,411 | $12,301–$43,511 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $30,832 | $37,660 | $42,978 | $13,441–$68,776 |
| Washington DC | 9 | $26,902 | $26,902 | $28,440 | $11,384–$30,393 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 5 | $14,282 | $21,447 | $52,092 | $12,304–$85,473 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 36 | $17,941 | $17,955 | $27,993 | $6,324–$58,308 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Navicent Peach | Georgia (statewide) | $5,681 | 0.5× | 1 | 2025-11-19 |
| Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center | Georgia (statewide) | $6,138 | 0.5× | 2 | 2025-11-19 |
| Watertown Regional Medical Center | Wisconsin (statewide) | $6,324 | 0.5× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville | Florida (statewide) | $7,150 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-02-06 |
| Baptist Medical Center - Beaches | Florida (statewide) | $7,150 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-02-06 |
| Baptist Medical Center - Nassau | Florida (statewide) | $7,150 | 0.5× | 2 | 2026-02-06 |
| Oaklawn Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $7,176 | 0.6× | 2 | 2026-03-27 |
| Southeast Health Medical Center | Alabama (statewide) | $7,252 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-03-10 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $7,294 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-05-01 |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $7,294 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-05-01 |
| Corewell Health Gerber Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $7,294 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-05-01 |
| Corewell Health Pennock Hospital | Michigan (statewide) | $7,294 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-05-01 |
| Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $60,472 | 4.8× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Oregon (statewide) | $61,050 | 4.0× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $61,208 | 4.7× | 2 | 2026-04-15 |
| Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $61,208 | 4.8× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Northern Light C A Dean Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $61,208 | 4.8× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $61,208 | 4.8× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $62,604 | 4.4× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mainehealth Waldo Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $63,218 | 5.0× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Northern Light Mayo Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $64,466 | 5.1× | 2 | 2026-03-30 |
| Mary Bridge Children'S Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $68,776 | 4.6× | 5 | 2026-08-27 |
| Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital | Maine (statewide) | $76,956 | 6.1× | 1 | 2025-09-09 |
| Logan Regional Medical Center | West Virginia (statewide) | $85,473 | 6.9× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 470: Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Or Reattachment of Lower Extremity Without McC
1564 hospitals in 83 markets. National Medicare rate $14,036.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 22 | $17,216 | $20,146 | $22,264 | $12,924–$44,893 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $17,002–$62,344 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 28 | $26,582 | $33,942 | $42,862 | $13,152–$65,264 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 11 | $16,814 | $17,975 | $19,668 | $14,526–$22,645 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $34,026 | $36,912 | $38,108 | $34,026–$55,510 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $12,167 | $22,229 | $23,016 | $10,268–$27,574 |
| Boston MA | 15 | $15,682 | $17,842 | $19,885 | $13,679–$29,071 |
| California (statewide) | 56 | $21,395 | $26,405 | $33,098 | $11,954–$104,977 |
| Charlotte NC | 9 | $31,586 | $31,586 | $37,840 | $21,638–$37,840 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $23,602 | $27,113 | $31,291 | $17,908–$35,878 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $19,648 | $24,445 | $25,854 | $17,126–$39,466 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $28,415 | $36,178 | $44,602 | $11,818–$60,647 |
| Columbus OH | 3 | — | — | — | $34,948–$51,689 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 6 | $25,738 | $33,212 | $39,329 | $17,350–$48,975 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $19,488 | $24,917 | $26,941 | $18,268–$45,593 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $30,639–$34,972 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $22,092 | $25,404 | $38,313 | $19,548–$50,162 |
| Detroit MI | 17 | $26,422 | $26,606 | $38,196 | $20,596–$48,604 |
| Florida (statewide) | 93 | $19,384 | $22,106 | $36,830 | $14,074–$57,938 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 44 | $26,008 | $37,116 | $43,228 | $15,726–$55,510 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 12 | $19,891 | $26,270 | $38,979 | $19,101–$43,133 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $22,498 | $24,636 | $30,578 | $18,135–$44,669 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 16 | $30,219 | $39,353 | $41,410 | $16,470–$46,700 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 44 | $18,634 | $21,092 | $26,982 | $12,984–$41,722 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 53 | $16,180 | $24,108 | $32,411 | $12,648–$42,165 |
| Indianapolis IN | 6 | $15,001 | $25,156 | $41,622 | $14,482–$43,726 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 23 | $19,462 | $22,099 | $27,223 | $15,981–$32,059 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 28 | $19,698 | $22,152 | $25,594 | $11,659–$62,344 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 31 | $16,918 | $19,559 | $25,678 | $11,658–$50,450 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $24,961–$37,956 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $32,062 | $34,360 | $35,814 | $25,797–$42,436 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 24 | $14,750 | $17,626 | $20,635 | $11,570–$25,419 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $38,270 | $46,750 | $52,536 | $24,676–$52,536 |
| Maryland (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $34,377–$34,377 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 10 | $20,054 | $26,326 | $29,908 | $13,752–$44,691 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 4 | — | — | — | $18,811–$32,900 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 41 | $21,558 | $24,436 | $27,383 | $12,838–$43,012 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 15 | $28,849 | $32,382 | $32,508 | $20,194–$34,302 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 23 | $23,833 | $24,614 | $32,168 | $10,590–$47,255 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 22 | $20,924 | $21,218 | $22,712 | $14,707–$31,956 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 28 | $18,363 | $20,986 | $23,503 | $11,891–$45,593 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $21,722 | $31,933 | $42,469 | $9,001–$64,592 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $16,341 | $16,712 | $21,844 | $15,974–$36,202 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 15 | $31,600 | $33,644 | $39,172 | $22,074–$46,068 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 8 | $26,307 | $32,414 | $43,852 | $21,230–$60,482 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $23,964 | $28,210 | $31,991 | $13,683–$45,368 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $32,252 | $37,115 | $41,888 | $18,212–$56,150 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 10 | $19,159 | $23,580 | $29,287 | $13,230–$56,778 |
| New York (statewide) | 47 | $21,958 | $25,847 | $33,955 | $13,994–$60,460 |
| New York City | 9 | $36,121 | $37,154 | $56,187 | $16,804–$68,940 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 34 | $17,231 | $22,566 | $36,326 | $11,660–$46,587 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $23,502 | $23,962 | $25,200 | $19,477–$34,044 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 53 | $20,388 | $30,852 | $35,771 | $12,390–$60,600 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 19 | $14,602 | $19,730 | $21,104 | $11,033–$36,923 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 15 | $26,890 | $33,093 | $38,560 | $17,209–$50,742 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 62 | $20,537 | $28,250 | $34,206 | $13,252–$54,550 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $33,478 | $36,656 | $42,835 | $30,706–$56,150 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $32,107 | $34,152 | $38,833 | $32,107–$42,862 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $21,882 | $23,315 | $28,770 | $18,762–$29,554 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $38,628 | $41,285 | $49,095 | $37,922–$49,095 |
| Research Triangle NC | 9 | $24,283 | $28,137 | $29,117 | $19,477–$31,260 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 7 | $23,072 | $30,470 | $38,786 | $18,457–$41,230 |
| Richmond VA | 7 | $24,084 | $35,375 | $46,776 | $22,294–$49,407 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 7 | $22,501 | $23,629 | $27,112 | $19,989–$27,962 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $35,238 | $35,238 | $35,238 | $33,624–$35,238 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $25,679–$41,372 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $22,259 | $27,005 | $29,912 | $22,202–$32,156 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $23,685–$31,888 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $41,449 | $41,901 | $43,804 | $38,114–$52,682 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 31 | $34,388 | $40,030 | $51,118 | $14,408–$58,456 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $21,218–$31,374 |
| St. Louis MO | 7 | $22,524 | $23,993 | $23,993 | $9,857–$37,752 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $37,410 | $38,113 | $39,818 | $29,820–$42,781 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 33 | $16,360 | $19,074 | $22,008 | $14,522–$36,202 |
| Texas (statewide) | 90 | $19,730 | $23,096 | $29,214 | $9,724–$50,450 |
| Utah (statewide) | 6 | $31,444 | $37,622 | $41,221 | $14,149–$41,626 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $23,573–$52,106 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 26 | $29,514 | $37,830 | $40,226 | $19,460–$66,408 |
| Washington (statewide) | 15 | $30,598 | $36,422 | $44,436 | $15,472–$56,496 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $31,040 | $36,967 | $38,106 | $21,233–$40,615 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 13 | $10,225 | $11,016 | $30,630 | $8,659–$46,459 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 51 | $25,066 | $33,609 | $39,710 | $13,088–$46,396 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $30,621–$41,811 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $8,659 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $9,001 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Memorial Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $9,724 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-09-14 |
| Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis MO | $9,857 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-06-10 |
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | West Virginia (statewide) | $9,894 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc | West Virginia (statewide) | $9,929 | 0.8× | 3 | 2026-07-09 |
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $10,225 | 0.8× | 3 | 2026-07-10 |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx | Austin TX | $10,268 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes | Texas (statewide) | $10,268 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B Davis | Texas (statewide) | $10,268 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Dell Children'S Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $10,268 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Cedar Park Regional Medical Center | Austin TX | $10,268 | 0.7× | 2 | 2026-01-01 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $60,600 | 4.7× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary'S Regional Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $60,647 | 4.2× | 4 | 2026-03-22 |
| Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital | Virginia (statewide) | $61,127 | 4.6× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $62,344 | 4.1× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $62,344 | 4.8× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $63,689 | 3.5× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $64,592 | 4.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Page Hospital | Arizona (statewide) | $65,264 | 4.4× | 1 | 2026-03-02 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $66,266 | 3.7× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Carilion New River Valley Medical Center | Virginia (statewide) | $66,408 | 5.0× | 1 | 2025-12-15 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York City | $68,940 | 4.0× | 13 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $104,977 | 5.8× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
Questions
How much do commercial insurers pay hospitals for partial knee replacement?
Across 1003 hospitals in 78 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for CPT 27446, hospital outpatient is $20,119, 1.5× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $15,411 to $28,435. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for partial knee replacement?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient rate for CPT 27446 is $13,117 and its surgery-center rate is $9,214, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for partial knee replacement?
Lowest medians: Atrium Health Navicent Peach ($5,681), Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center ($6,138), Watertown Regional Medical Center ($6,324). Highest: Logan Regional Medical Center ($85,473), Mainehealth Lincoln Hospital ($76,956), Mary Bridge Children'S Hospital ($68,776). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.