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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $11.59 – $32.75 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $11.59 – $32.75 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $11.59 – $23.18 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $11.59 – $32.75 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $21.10 – $21.10 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $11.59 – $32.75 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $11.59 – $32.75 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $11.59 – $32.75 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $11.59 – $32.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $15.30 – $5,685.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $15.30 – $5,685.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $15.30 – $5,685.22 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,179.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,389.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $15.38 – $5,388.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,339.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $15.30 – $5,429.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $12.36 – $5,171.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $15.30 – $5,685.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $15.30 – $5,638.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $12.36 – $5,171.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $15.38 – $23.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $15.30 – $5,638.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $14.68 – $5,429.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $15.45 – $4,745.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $14.01 – $4,966.94 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,389.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,087.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $14.01 – $4,884.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $14.01 – $4,960.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $14.01 – $5,249.79 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $15.30 – $5,638.66 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $9.04 – $36.77 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $15.30 – $16.22 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $7.03 – $37.85 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $9.84 – $36.77 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $7.33 – $35.38 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $8.23 – $36.31 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $12.72 – $64.13 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $12.72 – $78.66 |