Assay of sialic acid cost at US hospitals
Assay of sialic acid · CPT 84275
$11.33
lowest cash price
$92.50
national median
$781.91
highest cash price
280
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $11.33–$781.91 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($13.44) → Sep 1, 2026 ($184.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 1 | $312.39 | $312.39 | $312.39 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.55 |
| California | 48 | $46.46 | $164.08 | $164.08 |
| Colorado | 9 | $213.66 | $213.66 | $213.66 |
| Florida | 71 | $11.33 | $47.00 | $404.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $49.92 | $49.92 | $94.72 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.75 |
| Illinois | 37 | $34.40 | $92.50 | $317.80 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 13 | $11.76 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 6 | $42.58 | $53.39 | $142.80 |
| 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 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Michigan | 26 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $34.86 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 10 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $651.99 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 5 | $11.76 | $11.76 | $11.76 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $13.44 | $14.78 | $14.78 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 20 | $13.44 | $13.44 | $191.40 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 57 | $27.60 | $142.80 | $342.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $111.65 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $134.40 | $162.00 | $540.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 3 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Tennessee | 26 | $94.72 | $135.36 | $171.57 |
| Texas | 106 | $14.50 | $102.00 | $781.91 |
| Virginia | 26 | $62.00 | $86.00 | $203.50 |
| Washington | 23 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $182.40 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $175.00 | $221.00 | $234.00 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $70.40 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $49.92 | $13.44 – $24.86 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $49.92 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $49.92 | $13.44 – $26.34 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $49.92 | $23.53 – $46.50 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $49.92 | $13.44 – $26.34 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $49.92 | $13.44 – $26.34 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $50.72 | $13.44 – $116.13 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $53.30 | $13.44 – $53.55 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $53.39 | $11.42 – $96.46 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $53.50 | $13.44 – $13.71 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $60.45 | $6.64 – $103.46 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $103.46 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $95.79 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $95.79 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $95.79 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $95.79 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $95.79 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $60.45 | $6.92 – $83.70 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $95.79 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $95.79 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $60.45 | $1.11 – $95.79 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $60.45 | $0.95 – $95.79 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $60.80 | $10.00 – $10.00 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $62.00 | $13.71 – $22.52 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $62.00 | $13.71 – $26.85 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $64.20 | not published |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $65.00 | $11.69 – $14.11 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $66.00 | $2.31 – $53.25 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $70.40 | $13.44 – $23.52 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $81.75 | $14.00 – $14.00 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $85.00 | $10.75 – $47.16 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $85.00 | $10.75 – $47.16 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $86.00 | $13.44 – $98.24 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $86.00 | $13.44 – $98.24 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $86.00 | $13.44 – $98.24 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $86.00 | $13.44 – $98.24 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $86.00 | $13.44 – $14.11 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $86.00 | $11.77 – $70.84 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $86.00 | $13.44 – $98.24 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $92.50 | $13.44 – $150.59 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $92.50 | $13.44 – $148.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $92.50 | $13.44 – $166.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $92.50 | $13.44 – $180.19 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $92.50 | $13.44 – $148.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $92.50 | $13.44 – $148.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $92.50 | $13.44 – $148.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $92.50 | $13.44 – $148.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $94.72 | $13.44 – $32.26 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $94.72 | $11.94 – $224.00 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $95.55 | $5.78 – $124.95 |