Alcohol (ethanol) any specimen except urine/breath cost at US hospitals
HC Alcohol (Ethanol) Any Specimen Except Urine/Breath · CPT 82077
$5.33
lowest cash price
$96.00
national median
$1,029.05
highest cash price
577
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.33–$1,029.05 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$1,029.05
HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH — LAKEWOOD, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($17.27) → Sep 1, 2026 ($135.17)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $95.94 | $119.34 | $120.90 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $287.00 |
| California | 47 | $5.33 | $82.32 | $361.90 |
| Colorado | 9 | $78.97 | $217.75 | $1,029.05 |
| Florida | 63 | $62.16 | $339.82 | $657.37 |
| Georgia | 24 | $36.27 | $36.27 | $925.60 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $52.50 |
| Illinois | 42 | $52.50 | $223.20 | $419.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $21.59 | $186.00 | $194.00 |
| Iowa | 30 | $72.14 | $94.90 | $195.51 |
| Kansas | 11 | $171.60 | $186.86 | $791.19 |
| Kentucky | 12 | $10.61 | $135.17 | $454.08 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $112.32 | $112.32 | $112.32 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $23.83 | $78.00 | $369.60 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $25.03 | $27.50 | $188.00 |
| Missouri | 20 | $99.45 | $193.70 | $704.88 |
| Montana | 2 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $169.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $61.36 | $168.84 | $339.15 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $17.27 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $18.48 | $18.48 | $18.48 |
| New York | 19 | $17.27 | $17.27 | $17.27 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $95.50 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Ohio | 66 | $37.50 | $115.70 | $215.15 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $59.00 | $113.10 | $336.70 |
| Oregon | 9 | $34.88 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $54.60 | $185.00 | $432.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $84.00 | $98.40 | $161.60 |
| Tennessee | 31 | $21.84 | $22.20 | $929.92 |
| Texas | 101 | $14.00 | $214.18 | $1,027.34 |
| Virginia | 43 | $21.85 | $91.00 | $876.60 |
| Washington | 25 | $32.00 | $71.60 | $371.70 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $28.00 | $44.80 | $131.00 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $21.09 | $112.50 | $336.83 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $214.18 | $10.00 – $267.72 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $215.15 | not published |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $216.30 | not published |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $217.75 | $16.92 – $31.95 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $217.75 | $16.92 – $31.95 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $217.75 | $16.92 – $31.95 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $217.75 | $16.92 – $31.95 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $217.75 | $16.92 – $31.95 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $223.20 | $17.27 – $17.62 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $223.65 | $0.02 – $34.54 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $227.70 | $12.95 – $100.82 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $232.50 | $17.27 – $71.84 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $259.00 | $17.27 – $18.13 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $259.00 | $17.27 – $18.13 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $259.00 | $17.27 – $18.13 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $259.00 | $0.02 – $18.13 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $259.00 | $17.27 – $18.13 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $259.00 | $10.36 – $51.36 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $259.00 | $17.27 – $18.13 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $260.40 | $17.27 – $17.27 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $273.60 | $15.54 – $32.12 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $275.10 | $17.27 – $73.68 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $278.52 | $8.64 – $66.49 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $279.72 | $17.27 – $19.00 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $281.40 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $281.60 | not published |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $285.00 | $17.27 – $17.62 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $285.60 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $285.60 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $285.60 | not published |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $287.00 | $13.03 – $229.60 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $288.00 | $14.22 – $71.10 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $290.16 | $17.27 – $38.34 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $291.28 | $16.41 – $37.73 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $297.50 | $17.27 – $484.33 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $301.20 | $17.27 – $17.62 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $307.80 | $17.27 – $60.44 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | $315.63 | $17.27 – $45.25 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $316.46 | $17.27 – $34.23 |