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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $144.00 | $53.08 – $92.89 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $144.35 | $49.70 – $197.44 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $145.11 | $53.08 – $143.85 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $145.15 | $52.45 – $355.64 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $146.96 | $47.77 – $265.40 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $147.71 | $76.96 – $322.81 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $147.84 | $36.86 – $153.26 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $148.26 | $53.08 – $54.14 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $148.99 | $76.96 – $321.58 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $149.87 | $76.96 – $321.58 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $151.98 | $45.12 – $114.12 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $152.24 | $53.08 – $87.58 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $152.36 | $53.08 – $129.51 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $152.80 | $53.08 – $118.54 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $154.45 | $52.45 – $260.66 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $155.82 | $53.08 – $114.12 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $157.28 | $64.76 – $175.68 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $157.40 | $40.31 – $236.12 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $157.40 | $40.31 – $180.47 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $157.80 | $53.08 – $129.51 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $160.10 | $53.08 – $345.02 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $160.10 | $53.08 – $143.85 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $160.10 | $53.08 – $345.02 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $160.10 | $53.08 – $345.02 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $160.10 | $53.08 – $143.85 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $160.10 | $53.08 – $143.85 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $160.10 | $53.08 – $345.02 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $160.89 | $52.45 – $362.44 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $161.96 | $53.08 – $129.51 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $163.20 | $53.08 – $169.86 |
| WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital | York PA 17403, PA | $163.20 | $10.62 – $169.86 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $164.97 | $53.08 – $129.51 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $166.21 | $40.80 – $100.00 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $166.30 | $52.23 – $97.13 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $166.52 | $53.08 – $129.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $168.73 | $53.08 – $129.51 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $169.11 | $22.52 – $260.66 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $169.11 | $51.98 – $260.66 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $169.11 | $52.45 – $260.66 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $169.11 | $52.45 – $260.66 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $169.11 | $52.45 – $260.66 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $169.11 | $51.98 – $260.66 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $172.25 | $53.08 – $282.82 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $172.25 | $52.02 – $119.26 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $172.55 | $53.08 – $95.54 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $173.17 | $42.46 – $58.38 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $174.16 | $37.21 – $394.47 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $174.37 | $53.08 – $142.46 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $174.37 | $53.08 – $297.36 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $174.42 | not published |