Assay chondroitin sulfate cost at US hospitals
Assay chondroitin sulfate · CPT 82485
$20.65
lowest cash price
$30.60
national median
$270.40
highest cash price
83
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $20.65–$270.40 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($20.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($20.65)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 46 | $210.56 | $210.56 | $210.56 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 70 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $126.00 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Illinois | 31 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 12 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 4 | $212.89 | $212.89 | $249.68 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $20.65 | $22.72 | $22.72 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.65 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 43 | $92.30 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 93 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Virginia | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 23 | $59.16 | $59.16 | $92.80 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $17.00 – $105.12 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $17.35 – $85.04 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $17.35 – $85.04 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $17.00 – $85.04 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $17.00 – $85.04 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $17.35 – $105.12 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $17.00 – $85.04 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $17.97 – $88.64 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $17.97 – $88.64 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $15.86 – $117.13 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $20.51 – $83.47 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $17.97 – $29.94 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $20.65 – $117.13 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $17.97 – $22.10 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $15.86 – $22.10 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | not published | $17.97 – $29.94 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $17.97 – $92.33 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $17.62 – $59.82 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $17.62 – $62.51 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $5.62 – $41.30 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $9.29 – $61.95 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $9.29 – $61.95 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $9.29 – $61.95 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $9.29 – $61.95 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $9.29 – $61.95 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $9.29 – $61.95 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $9.29 – $61.95 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $9.29 – $61.95 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | not published | $19.94 – $21.27 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $12.39 – $78.78 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $12.39 – $78.78 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $12.39 – $78.78 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $17.35 – $81.90 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $20.65 – $54.10 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $12.39 – $78.78 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $10.20 – $43.36 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $10.20 – $43.36 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $10.20 – $43.36 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $10.20 – $43.36 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $10.20 – $43.36 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $10.20 – $43.36 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | not published | $10.20 – $43.36 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $20.65 – $35.50 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $20.65 – $22.72 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | not published | $20.65 – $22.72 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $11.83 – $22.72 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $11.81 – $22.72 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | not published | $20.65 – $33.70 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | not published | $11.83 – $42.35 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | not published | $21.38 – $37.06 |