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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $55.56 | $53.08 – $246.16 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $57.30 | $53.08 – $141.45 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $59.33 | $52.02 – $280.13 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $60.12 | $52.02 – $286.72 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $60.40 | $47.77 – $413.54 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $62.65 | $52.02 – $286.61 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $63.00 | $29.11 – $84.00 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $69.40 | $53.06 – $118.38 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $70.30 | $50.96 – $106.16 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $71.28 | $53.58 – $937.77 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $71.54 | $50.00 – $55.55 |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital | Grand Blanc Twp, MI | $72.24 | $54.54 – $54.72 |
| Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MI | $73.25 | $27.76 – $143.85 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital | West Bloomfield, MI | $73.25 | $27.76 – $122.08 |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: | Wyandotte, MI | $73.25 | $27.76 – $122.08 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $73.25 | $27.76 – $122.08 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $73.38 | $42.80 – $243.64 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $74.25 | $41.72 – $82.40 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $74.30 | $75.23 – $572.50 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $75.87 | $53.08 – $1,095.90 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $76.32 | $45.12 – $649.09 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $77.11 | $50.00 – $101.91 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $77.11 | $50.00 – $63.88 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $77.11 | $53.08 – $55.55 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $85.49 | $52.02 – $257.90 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $86.60 | $37.02 – $97.43 |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $88.24 | not published |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $88.24 | not published |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $88.96 | $53.58 – $256.07 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $90.10 | not published |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $90.10 | not published |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $91.02 | $41.90 – $54.14 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $91.71 | $53.08 – $144.76 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $92.25 | $53.08 – $268.63 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $93.40 | $53.08 – $144.51 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $94.09 | $27.36 – $64.80 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $94.40 | $53.08 – $287.27 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $95.26 | $53.08 – $552.85 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $95.50 | not published |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $97.68 | $41.90 – $110.45 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | $97.70 | $50.88 – $123.28 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $97.88 | $34.50 – $92.89 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $97.88 | $53.08 – $270.15 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $97.92 | $41.97 – $181.84 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $99.90 | $41.90 – $54.14 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $101.64 | $46.65 – $144.51 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $101.90 | $75.23 – $236.82 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $105.12 | $28.27 – $105.10 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $106.46 | $28.69 – $190.11 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $107.75 | $53.08 – $148.68 |