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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $175.40 | $47.49 – $99.00 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $175.90 | $53.08 – $198.45 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $177.60 | $41.90 – $95.54 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $179.34 | $53.08 – $114.12 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $179.34 | $53.08 – $135.80 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $181.20 | $53.08 – $62.59 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $187.68 | not published |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $188.00 | $29.25 – $185.73 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $188.00 | $42.64 – $179.86 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $188.00 | $19.55 – $179.86 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $188.00 | $23.46 – $187.68 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $188.00 | $37.15 – $195.50 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $188.00 | $27.37 – $185.73 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $188.00 | $23.99 – $185.73 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $188.00 | $22.05 – $185.73 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $188.00 | $25.42 – $185.73 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $188.00 | $54.14 – $179.86 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $188.00 | $19.55 – $179.86 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $188.00 | $42.64 – $175.95 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $189.72 | not published |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $190.23 | $43.81 – $101.70 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $193.81 | $25.50 – $110.46 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $196.23 | $53.08 – $129.51 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $198.03 | $44.64 – $171.12 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $204.51 | $49.41 – $117.16 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | $205.00 | $53.08 – $87.58 |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $209.82 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $212.57 | $21.58 – $83.00 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $215.04 | $43.52 – $383.99 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $216.00 | $53.08 – $92.89 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $217.67 | $53.08 – $87.58 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $218.49 | $45.12 – $173.30 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $219.09 | $405.72 – $405.72 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $219.29 | $44.64 – $171.12 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $222.13 | $27.36 – $53.00 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $222.65 | $106.15 – $143.57 |
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $225.47 | $53.08 – $4,187.30 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $227.91 | $49.70 – $117.16 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $228.78 | not published |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $229.79 | $27.36 – $364.94 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $229.79 | $27.36 – $50.15 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $230.89 | $53.08 – $156.15 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $231.00 | $43.52 – $361.90 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $231.94 | $43.52 – $383.99 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $234.36 | $20.10 – $117.32 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $234.36 | $22.78 – $117.32 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $234.36 | $22.78 – $117.32 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $234.36 | $18.76 – $117.32 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $234.36 | $21.44 – $117.32 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $234.36 | $24.12 – $117.32 |