Assay of salicylate cost at US hospitals
HC ASSAY OF SALICYLATE · CPT 80179
$10.40
lowest cash price
$96.50
national median
$1,008.91
highest cash price
698
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $10.40–$1,008.91 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($221.10) → Sep 1, 2026 ($125.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $88.14 | $92.04 | $109.20 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $11.55 | $55.25 | $377.00 |
| California | 61 | $15.93 | $89.60 | $623.22 |
| Colorado | 7 | $85.22 | $217.75 | $720.00 |
| Florida | 67 | $37.70 | $228.30 | $1,008.91 |
| Georgia | 24 | $30.81 | $30.81 | $999.03 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $59.25 | $59.25 | $72.32 |
| Illinois | 42 | $40.00 | $205.20 | $368.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $23.30 | $36.00 | $146.86 |
| Iowa | 19 | $36.40 | $66.43 | $209.72 |
| Kansas | 11 | $154.05 | $157.06 | $157.06 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $19.32 | $107.40 | $146.86 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $30.16 | $30.16 | $30.16 |
| Maine | 7 | $110.60 | $277.40 | $352.65 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $25.72 | $51.00 | $296.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $25.65 | $28.13 | $188.00 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $15.40 | $18.48 | $40.04 |
| Missouri | 20 | $52.65 | $107.25 | $187.85 |
| Montana | 2 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $163.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $60.77 | $180.18 | $363.80 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $18.64 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| New York | 22 | $18.64 | $18.64 | $122.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $38.00 | $150.55 | $291.48 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Ohio | 68 | $54.00 | $107.62 | $175.50 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $63.05 | $104.65 | $265.20 |
| Oregon | 11 | $35.25 | $45.75 | $113.28 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $102.00 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $59.40 | $78.50 | $456.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $60.80 | $93.60 | $161.60 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $14.28 | $24.00 | $664.53 |
| Texas | 105 | $25.13 | $117.01 | $932.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $23.69 | $96.50 | $629.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $10.40 | $80.80 | $338.80 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $24.80 | $51.50 | $210.00 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $22.23 | $95.00 | $210.65 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $66.80 | $14.91 – $87.12 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $67.90 | $16.78 – $329.80 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $67.90 | $16.78 – $349.20 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $67.90 | $16.78 – $349.20 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $67.90 | $15.66 – $329.80 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $70.80 | not published |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $70.80 | $9.87 – $108.56 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $70.80 | $40.12 – $86.14 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $70.80 | $21.44 – $55.46 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $71.55 | $18.64 – $64.31 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $71.55 | $18.64 – $64.31 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $71.55 | $18.64 – $64.31 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $72.00 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $72.00 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $72.00 | not published |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $72.00 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $72.00 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $72.00 | not published |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $72.00 | not published |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $72.32 | $11.18 – $395.50 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $72.50 | $7.83 – $20.50 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $74.35 | $8.39 – $55.92 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $75.00 | not published |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $75.20 | $32.29 – $84.60 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $75.20 | $32.29 – $84.60 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $76.50 | $23.00 – $23.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $76.50 | $23.00 – $23.00 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $78.50 | $18.64 – $20.50 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $78.50 | $18.64 – $20.50 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $78.52 | $15.84 – $60.86 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $80.80 | $18.64 – $210.22 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $81.25 | $16.58 – $41.14 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $81.50 | $18.64 – $20.50 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | $81.75 | $15.66 – $76.68 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $82.62 | $18.64 – $53.06 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $83.85 | $7.46 – $116.10 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $83.85 | $7.78 – $116.10 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $83.85 | $1.11 – $116.10 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $83.85 | $0.95 – $116.10 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $84.00 | $30.98 – $94.50 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | $85.22 | $8.85 – $42.69 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $85.25 | $18.64 – $210.22 |