Albumin (human), 5%, 250 ml cost at US hospitals
Albumin (human), 5%, 250 ml · HCPCS P9045
$18.20
lowest cash price
$252.77
national median
$2,398.44
highest cash price
524
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $18.20–$2,398.44 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($878.38) → Sep 1, 2026 ($262.82)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $239.70 | $272.03 | $756.35 |
| Arizona | 6 | $147.84 | $231.00 | $304.97 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $33.30 | $144.35 | $336.24 |
| California | 52 | $48.20 | $179.34 | $920.20 |
| Colorado | 13 | $863.38 | $1,776.36 | $1,776.36 |
| Florida | 69 | $108.03 | $519.00 | $2,398.44 |
| Georgia | 20 | $353.88 | $353.88 | $378.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $114.49 | $114.49 | $114.49 |
| Illinois | 31 | $126.07 | $279.65 | $1,310.05 |
| Indiana | 22 | $262.82 | $465.69 | $471.44 |
| Iowa | 17 | $234.36 | $273.42 | $322.92 |
| Kansas | 6 | $205.00 | $292.58 | $1,732.34 |
| Kentucky | 10 | $181.20 | $450.46 | $500.93 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $746.37 | $746.37 | $746.37 |
| Maine | 7 | $878.38 | $878.38 | $878.38 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 21 | $72.24 | $73.25 | $129.50 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $74.25 | $293.33 | $342.22 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $44.40 | $55.50 | $177.60 |
| Missouri | 17 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $292.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $242.23 | $242.23 | $242.23 |
| Nebraska | 7 | $234.36 | $234.36 | $474.30 |
| Nevada | 3 | $140.72 | $198.03 | $219.29 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $916.15 | $916.15 | $916.15 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $53.08 | $53.08 | $53.08 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $1,070.13 | $1,070.13 | $1,070.13 |
| New York | 18 | $53.08 | $53.08 | $266.40 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $781.06 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $175.40 |
| Ohio | 49 | $50.09 | $295.80 | $1,336.26 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $204.51 | $551.82 | $551.82 |
| Oregon | 12 | $90.10 | $219.09 | $626.67 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $63.00 | $618.60 | $1,429.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $338.39 | $610.79 | $683.55 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $360.80 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $34.77 | $123.36 | $2,023.62 |
| Texas | 91 | $18.20 | $258.00 | $2,269.56 |
| Virginia | 36 | $34.77 | $415.71 | $1,720.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $54.10 | $152.80 | $1,081.59 |
| West Virginia | 7 | $92.25 | $144.00 | $1,845.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $108.98 | $138.67 | $478.85 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $626.67 | not published |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $660.20 | $53.08 – $177.49 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $682.40 | $53.08 – $58.38 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $682.40 | $53.08 – $58.38 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $682.40 | $53.08 – $56.80 |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $683.55 | not published |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | $688.32 | $51.49 – $53.08 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $701.03 | not published |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $717.60 | $33.51 – $57.33 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $725.03 | $53.08 – $456.80 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $742.51 | $53.08 – $488.00 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $746.37 | $49.48 – $57.70 |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $746.46 | not published |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $749.60 | $33.51 – $155.99 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $756.35 | $390.93 – $390.93 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $765.42 | $51.49 – $114.12 |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $771.75 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $772.27 | not published |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $774.00 | $52.45 – $375.70 |
| Adventhealth Hendersonville | Hendersonville, NC | $781.06 | not published |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $781.06 | not published |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $810.00 | $33.51 – $155.99 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $823.85 | not published |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $842.80 | $52.45 – $540.96 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $863.38 | $85.72 – $159.24 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $878.38 | $47.49 – $825.68 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $911.60 | $47.77 – $545.00 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $915.66 | $53.08 – $242.62 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $916.15 | $47.49 – $313.86 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $920.20 | $52.45 – $540.96 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $922.40 | $33.51 – $707.20 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $956.12 | $53.08 – $270.68 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | $992.05 | not published |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | $992.05 | not published |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | $1,007.39 | not published |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $1,007.84 | $53.08 – $106.16 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $1,007.84 | $53.08 – $106.16 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $1,053.00 | not published |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $1,070.13 | $185.77 – $248.39 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $1,070.13 | not published |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,081.59 | $53.08 – $116.76 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $1,081.59 | $41.40 – $120.64 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $1,081.59 | not published |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $1,132.00 | $45.12 – $140.66 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $1,151.53 | not published |
| Adventhealth Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, FL | $1,151.53 | not published |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $1,191.00 | $39.81 – $140.66 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $1,196.00 | $33.51 – $57.33 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $1,207.49 | not published |
| Adventhealth Rollins Brook | Lampasas, TX | $1,229.57 | $239.51 – $4,826.69 |