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Assay of salicylate cost at US hospitals
HC ASSAY OF SALICYLATE · CPT 80179
$102.00
lowest cash price
$159.60
national median
$175.50
highest cash price
4
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $102.00–$175.50 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$175.50
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center — Ashland, OHMedian cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($159.60) → Jul 1, 2026 ($164.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $102.00 | $164.25 | $175.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $102.00 | $27.20 – $122.40 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $159.60 | $13.08 – $199.50 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $164.25 | $18.64 – $197.10 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $175.50 | $18.64 – $33.55 |