Analgesics non-opioid definitive assay 1 or 2 acetaminophen cost at US hospitals
HC Analgesics Non-Opioid Definitive Assay 1 or 2 Acetaminophen · CPT 80329
$8.11
lowest cash price
$117.01
national median
$1,164.20
highest cash price
395
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $8.11–$1,164.20 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$8.11
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset — Somerville, NJMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($352.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($325.63)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $131.04 | $131.04 | $131.04 |
| Arizona | 18 | $37.46 | $70.47 | $261.30 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $36.36 | $36.43 | $58.71 |
| California | 57 | $9.30 | $200.20 | $623.22 |
| Colorado | 10 | $44.95 | $217.75 | $217.75 |
| Florida | 48 | $42.40 | $117.11 | $1,071.00 |
| Georgia | 20 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.25 |
| Illinois | 33 | $36.00 | $171.05 | $550.00 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 29 | $36.00 | $154.05 | $628.00 |
| Kansas | 8 | $119.20 | $161.60 | $467.23 |
| Kentucky | 6 | $92.56 | $102.26 | $142.03 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $16.12 | $16.12 | $16.12 |
| Maine | 7 | $352.65 | $352.65 | $352.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Michigan | 25 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.75 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 10 | $64.20 | $74.16 | $160.68 |
| Missouri | 15 | $47.25 | $101.20 | $879.87 |
| Montana | 2 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $94.40 | $209.16 | $312.80 |
| Nevada | 1 | $74.23 | $74.23 | $74.23 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $367.65 | $367.65 | $367.65 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $8.11 | $23.85 | $27.33 |
| New York | 21 | $107.55 | $121.35 | $242.00 |
| North Dakota | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 47 | $45.00 | $77.35 | $255.75 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $129.80 | $146.85 | $225.50 |
| Oregon | 3 | $134.32 | $134.32 | $134.32 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $45.00 | $52.20 | $384.60 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $581.00 | $581.00 | $581.00 |
| South Dakota | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 36 | $14.49 | $14.70 | $71.07 |
| Texas | 91 | $42.45 | $117.01 | $1,164.20 |
| Virginia | 18 | $14.49 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Washington | 22 | $38.25 | $91.20 | $231.00 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $72.00 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $34.65 | $106.70 | $249.13 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $74.76 | $94.71 | $102.41 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $276.00 | $9.15 – $183.09 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $276.00 | $0.06 – $183.09 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $276.00 | $9.15 – $183.09 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $276.00 | $9.15 – $183.09 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $276.00 | $9.15 – $123.58 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $276.00 | $10.59 – $183.09 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $276.00 | $0.06 – $183.09 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $280.54 | $5.79 – $25.92 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $303.21 | $22.78 – $43.05 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $309.12 | $65.42 – $257.30 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $312.80 | $40.70 – $215.12 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $321.65 | $0.02 – $98.84 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $325.63 | $22.78 – $43.05 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $352.65 | $11.46 – $331.49 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $367.65 | $4.61 – $345.59 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $380.25 | $110.88 – $553.00 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $384.60 | $4.77 – $13.17 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $420.24 | $363.30 – $363.30 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $436.45 | $0.02 – $124.83 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | $467.23 | $22.78 – $43.05 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | $507.92 | $9.63 – $9.63 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | $507.92 | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $550.00 | $65.80 – $880.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $550.00 | $30.78 – $990.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $550.00 | $65.64 – $1,071.40 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $550.00 | $65.37 – $880.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $550.00 | $64.78 – $880.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $550.00 | $63.87 – $880.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $550.00 | $40.29 – $880.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $550.00 | $65.37 – $880.00 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $581.00 | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $581.00 | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $594.66 | $362.45 – $362.45 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $600.78 | $0.07 – $163.14 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $623.22 | $0.06 – $151.74 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $628.00 | $110.88 – $628.00 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | $649.15 | $22.78 – $43.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $792.75 | $125.59 – $132.20 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | $869.11 | $0.07 – $98.98 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $879.87 | $22.78 – $43.05 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $879.87 | $23.24 – $43.05 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $897.62 | $0.02 – $91.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $1,071.00 | $133.47 – $136.28 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $1,137.29 | $0.02 – $91.69 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $1,164.20 | $0.02 – $95.33 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $22.78 – $43.05 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $18.12 – $36.24 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $18.12 – $36.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $146.72 – $149.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $135.48 – $138.33 |