Apheresis platelets cost at US hospitals
Apheresis platelets · CPT 36513
$437.18
lowest cash price
$1,177.80
national median
$24,550.80
highest cash price
3
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $437.18–$24,550.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($437.18) → Mar 1, 2026 ($1,177.80)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $437.18 | $437.18 | $437.18 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,177.80 | $1,177.80 | $24,550.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $437.18 | $104.00 – $4,567.00 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,177.80 | $82.50 – $1,766.70 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $24,550.80 | $82.50 – $34,780.30 |