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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $53.08 – $58.39 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $47.24 – $118.50 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $47.24 – $115.44 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $55.72 – $55.72 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $55.72 – $55.72 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | not published | $53.08 – $82.10 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | not published | $53.08 – $82.10 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | not published | $53.08 – $176.36 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | not published | $49.89 – $176.36 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | not published | $53.08 – $84.92 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | not published | $53.08 – $82.10 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $53.08 – $82.10 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | not published | $53.08 – $82.10 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $39.81 – $100.85 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | not published | $53.08 – $82.10 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | not published | $53.08 – $82.10 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $53.08 – $103.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | not published | $53.08 – $176.36 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $51.49 – $287.36 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $47.24 – $115.44 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $47.49 – $160.97 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $53.08 – $138.99 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $47.49 – $104.92 |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | Oakland, MD | not published | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $53.08 – $375.21 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | not published | $53.08 – $98.72 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | not published | $53.08 – $64.76 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | not published | $54.14 – $55.73 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | not published | $54.14 – $72.60 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $51.49 – $287.36 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $113.65 – $113.65 |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | Williamsburg, VA | not published | $54.14 – $55.73 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | not published | $54.14 – $55.73 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | not published | $53.08 – $138.99 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | not published | $90.52 – $183.66 |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | not published | $53.08 – $138.99 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | not published | $53.08 – $138.99 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | not published | $54.14 – $55.73 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | not published | $53.08 – $138.99 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | not published | $49.36 – $71.65 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | not published | $49.36 – $74.68 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | not published | $49.36 – $71.65 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | not published | $49.36 – $71.65 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | not published | $54.14 – $55.73 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | not published | $49.36 – $75.04 |
| Corewell Health Zeeland | Zeeland, MI | not published | $47.49 – $95.54 |
| Corewell Health Greenville | Greenville, MI | not published | $47.49 – $95.54 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | not published | $54.14 – $55.73 |
| Corewell Health Reed City | Po Box 75, MI | not published | $47.49 – $54.67 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | not published | $54.14 – $55.73 |