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. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $342.71 | $144.43 – $891.72 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $345.83 | $11.22 – $110.46 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $348.42 | not published |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $350.60 | $53.08 – $58.38 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $353.88 | not published |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $353.88 | not published |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $353.88 | not published |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $353.88 | not published |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $353.88 | not published |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $353.88 | not published |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $353.88 | not published |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $353.88 | not published |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $360.80 | $47.49 – $377.33 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $361.62 | $144.43 – $891.72 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $363.06 | $306.95 – $1,070.06 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $365.75 | not published |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $373.12 | $144.43 – $891.72 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $378.00 | not published |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $378.00 | not published |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $378.00 | not published |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $388.80 | $53.08 – $278.75 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $392.61 | $53.08 – $265.40 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $393.78 | $144.43 – $891.72 |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $406.08 | not published |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $414.70 | $53.08 – $574.20 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $414.70 | $53.08 – $574.20 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $414.70 | $53.08 – $574.20 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $414.70 | $53.08 – $574.20 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $414.70 | $53.08 – $574.20 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $414.70 | $53.08 – $574.20 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $415.71 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $420.14 | $52.45 – $1,070.06 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $422.72 | $53.08 – $120.07 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $422.72 | $53.08 – $143.22 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $426.37 | $49.84 – $99.68 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline | Corpus Christi, TX | $431.57 | $51.62 – $103.24 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $438.37 | $53.08 – $134.21 |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $439.43 | not published |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $446.51 | $53.08 – $405.14 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $449.40 | $45.12 – $114.12 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $449.40 | $45.12 – $114.12 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $450.46 | $53.97 – $643.58 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $450.46 | $62.59 – $858.10 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $450.46 | $62.59 – $858.10 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $450.46 | $62.59 – $858.10 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $450.46 | $62.59 – $872.26 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $450.46 | $56.33 – $858.10 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $450.46 | $53.07 – $858.10 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $455.00 | $116.90 – $630.00 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $455.00 | $121.10 – $630.00 |