Assay of corticosterone cost at US hospitals
Assay of corticosterone · CPT 82528
$3.00
lowest cash price
$55.20
national median
$528.45
highest cash price
311
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.00–$528.45 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($22.52) → Sep 1, 2026 ($136.23)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 18 | $6.97 | $13.11 | $46.56 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $76.70 | $139.75 | $142.20 |
| California | 64 | $3.00 | $58.24 | $174.72 |
| Colorado | 15 | $18.84 | $27.39 | $421.67 |
| Florida | 70 | $45.00 | $78.48 | $507.00 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 2 | $22.72 | $22.72 | $136.50 |
| Illinois | 36 | $47.60 | $219.60 | $329.70 |
| Indiana | 26 | $136.23 | $136.23 | $136.23 |
| Iowa | 12 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Kansas | 10 | $289.01 | $289.01 | $297.74 |
| Kentucky | 10 | $41.40 | $136.23 | $136.23 |
| 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 |
| Maryland | 1 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Michigan | 26 | $15.65 | $31.08 | $31.08 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 5 | $15.33 | $131.56 | $237.00 |
| Missouri | 15 | $131.95 | $278.10 | $489.33 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 1 | $50.88 | $50.88 | $50.88 |
| Nevada | 4 | $29.52 | $32.69 | $41.19 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 22 | $22.52 | $24.77 | $77.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $22.52 | $22.52 | $82.00 |
| 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 | 66 | $30.75 | $53.95 | $176.50 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $112.45 | $118.00 | $156.00 |
| Oregon | 8 | $90.95 | $90.95 | $90.95 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $409.20 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $51.00 | $70.50 | $92.50 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 24 | $199.08 | $199.08 | $199.08 |
| Texas | 100 | $23.00 | $29.50 | $528.45 |
| Virginia | 26 | $338.00 | $338.00 | $338.00 |
| Washington | 30 | $36.00 | $45.10 | $116.90 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $282.40 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wyoming | 4 | $34.86 | $51.05 | $55.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $338.00 | $15.74 – $425.27 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $338.00 | $15.74 – $425.27 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $338.00 | $15.74 – $425.27 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $370.71 | $12.15 – $49.47 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $370.71 | $12.15 – $49.47 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $409.20 | $7.00 – $613.80 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | $421.67 | $12.00 – $52.92 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $489.33 | $12.15 – $49.47 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $497.19 | $13.51 – $85.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $507.00 | $22.29 – $113.73 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $528.45 | $13.51 – $85.23 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $16.89 – $47.74 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $16.89 – $47.74 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $16.89 – $47.74 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $16.89 – $33.78 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $16.89 – $47.74 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $30.76 – $30.76 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $16.89 – $47.74 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $16.89 – $47.74 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $16.89 – $47.74 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $16.89 – $47.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $22.29 – $181.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $22.29 – $203.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $20.41 – $74.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $20.41 – $76.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $22.29 – $203.81 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $20.41 – $75.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $20.41 – $78.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $20.41 – $76.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $20.41 – $76.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $20.41 – $76.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $20.41 – $77.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $22.29 – $136.25 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $20.41 – $75.61 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $20.41 – $77.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $18.02 – $75.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $20.41 – $76.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $20.41 – $76.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $20.27 – $82.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $22.29 – $82.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $18.02 – $75.49 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $12.88 – $78.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $20.41 – $76.63 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $20.41 – $77.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $20.27 – $73.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $22.29 – $82.30 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $21.39 – $79.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $20.41 – $72.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $20.41 – $78.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $20.41 – $74.25 |