Albumin body fluid quantitative each specimen cost at US hospitals
HC Albumin Body Fluid Quantitative Each Specimen · CPT 82042
$3.06
lowest cash price
$47.45
national median
$464.66
highest cash price
908
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.06–$464.66 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($37.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($53.71)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $28.86 | $34.32 | $237.12 |
| Arizona | 23 | $4.87 | $9.63 | $86.08 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $3.45 | $37.70 | $76.00 |
| California | 90 | $7.51 | $59.04 | $223.86 |
| Colorado | 11 | $13.17 | $105.83 | $300.68 |
| Florida | 78 | $3.06 | $76.04 | $434.13 |
| Georgia | 25 | $36.00 | $59.80 | $150.34 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $48.96 |
| Illinois | 51 | $14.85 | $70.70 | $260.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $30.88 | $67.20 | $119.40 |
| Iowa | 30 | $18.20 | $42.90 | $219.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $28.80 | $163.82 | $255.01 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $5.40 | $29.28 | $109.80 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $31.72 | $31.72 | $31.72 |
| Maine | 7 | $37.25 | $57.95 | $98.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $7.52 | $20.00 | $225.60 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $28.80 | $151.20 | $185.81 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $4.60 | $7.04 | $34.23 |
| Missouri | 20 | $51.35 | $70.40 | $275.73 |
| Montana | 2 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $32.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $16.56 | $28.56 | $76.50 |
| Nevada | 4 | $27.96 | $68.68 | $95.81 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $103.80 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $7.78 | $8.56 | $36.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $7.78 | $7.78 | $87.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $23.00 | $63.73 | $89.36 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $3.50 | $43.50 | $146.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $15.60 | $40.95 | $107.80 |
| Oregon | 12 | $22.40 | $46.50 | $51.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $15.00 | $40.20 | $151.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $22.00 | $63.00 | $298.00 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $25.60 | $36.00 | $48.00 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $4.40 | $15.12 | $464.66 |
| Texas | 104 | $21.00 | $75.00 | $397.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $8.97 | $57.00 | $384.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $15.20 | $35.47 | $140.00 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $5.40 | $28.00 | $113.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $14.82 | $47.50 | $69.64 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $24.36 | $35.67 | $38.57 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $112.45 | $7.78 – $8.09 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $113.50 | $7.35 – $39.37 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $113.50 | $5.06 – $32.96 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $115.70 | $7.78 – $29.18 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $115.70 | $7.78 – $29.18 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $115.70 | $7.78 – $29.18 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $115.70 | $7.78 – $29.18 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $116.40 | $0.67 – $21.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $117.00 | $7.39 – $15.95 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $117.15 | $3.89 – $29.95 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $119.00 | $7.78 – $20.62 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $119.40 | $2.65 – $17.74 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $121.68 | $21.51 – $53.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $126.00 | $7.70 – $23.73 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $126.00 | $7.70 – $70.41 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $127.20 | $1.20 – $8.40 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $127.44 | $13.88 – $15.26 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $128.04 | $0.62 – $20.20 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $129.00 | $6.77 – $8.32 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $129.60 | $1.77 – $33.58 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $132.48 | $5.91 – $42.40 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $134.43 | $6.61 – $14.14 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $138.60 | $6.35 – $14.47 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $140.00 | $7.78 – $28.01 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $143.00 | $0.54 – $17.10 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $143.00 | $2.85 – $17.10 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $143.00 | $2.76 – $17.10 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $143.00 | $2.76 – $17.10 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $143.00 | $2.76 – $17.10 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $143.00 | $0.54 – $17.10 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $143.00 | $2.76 – $17.10 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $143.00 | $2.76 – $17.10 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $145.04 | $1.89 – $23.58 |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $146.40 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $147.40 | $7.78 – $8.17 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $147.40 | $7.78 – $8.17 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $148.80 | $4.40 – $7.94 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $150.00 | $6.41 – $32.04 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $150.34 | $6.38 – $21.63 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $151.20 | $2.41 – $201.60 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $151.20 | $7.24 – $26.42 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $151.20 | $7.24 – $14.15 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $151.20 | $7.24 – $24.01 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $157.80 | $7.78 – $7.94 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $157.86 | $7.78 – $22.97 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $157.86 | $7.78 – $22.97 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $158.36 | $3.50 – $20.06 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $160.77 | $4.67 – $29.68 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $161.85 | $7.54 – $249.00 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $161.85 | $7.54 – $249.00 |