Assay of glutathione cost at US hospitals
Assay of glutathione · CPT 82978
$4.76
lowest cash price
$76.14
national median
$729.30
highest cash price
392
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.76–$729.30 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($15.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($72.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $137.28 | $137.28 | $137.28 |
| Arizona | 6 | $12.75 | $47.69 | $278.10 |
| California | 67 | $4.76 | $121.16 | $173.60 |
| Colorado | 13 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $353.17 |
| Florida | 72 | $39.00 | $78.00 | $286.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $24.18 | $24.18 | $24.18 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $13.12 | $13.12 | $87.00 |
| Illinois | 46 | $64.28 | $125.40 | $240.10 |
| Indiana | 26 | $141.01 | $141.01 | $141.01 |
| Iowa | 12 | $64.28 | $64.28 | $64.28 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 11 | $75.00 | $141.01 | $481.19 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $38.65 | $96.40 | $96.80 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 27 | $18.48 | $21.32 | $170.40 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | $12.88 | $12.88 | $12.88 |
| 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 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $15.45 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 20 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $83.40 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $199.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 64 | $69.55 | $135.60 | $729.30 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Oregon | 9 | $32.56 | $32.56 | $32.56 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $54.60 | $68.40 | $93.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 33 | $23.46 | $25.05 | $212.44 |
| Texas | 104 | $17.10 | $219.02 | $484.34 |
| Virginia | 32 | $23.46 | $91.00 | $388.00 |
| Washington | 30 | $31.60 | $68.80 | $119.00 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $253.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $64.13 | $100.00 | $208.56 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $253.50 | $6.75 – $65.45 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $278.10 | $6.49 – $575.12 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $286.00 | $15.45 – $40.94 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $330.00 | $13.45 – $16.53 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | $353.17 | $8.84 – $38.01 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | $353.17 | $8.84 – $5,388.45 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $388.00 | $15.45 – $58.81 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $481.19 | $12.11 – $1,194.83 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $484.34 | $12.00 – $252.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $484.34 | $12.00 – $191.25 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $484.34 | $12.00 – $252.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $484.34 | $8.00 – $252.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $484.34 | $12.98 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $484.34 | $12.00 – $229.50 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $484.34 | $12.00 – $229.50 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $484.34 | $12.00 – $204.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $484.34 | $12.00 – $252.90 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $484.34 | $10.00 – $210.75 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $617.50 | $15.45 – $16.07 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $617.50 | not published |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $661.05 | $15.45 – $16.07 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $674.70 | $15.45 – $15.45 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $674.70 | $15.45 – $16.07 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $683.15 | $15.45 – $15.60 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $685.10 | $15.45 – $57.94 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $685.10 | $15.45 – $57.94 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $685.10 | $15.45 – $57.94 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $685.10 | $15.45 – $57.94 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $692.25 | $15.45 – $16.07 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $729.30 | $15.45 – $15.76 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $8.33 – $31.48 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $8.33 – $31.48 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $8.30 – $28.01 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $8.33 – $31.48 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $8.33 – $31.48 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $8.33 – $31.48 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $13.13 – $31.48 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $11.59 – $32.75 |