Ast/sgot cost at US hospitals
HC Ast/Sgot · CPT 84450
$3.00
lowest cash price
$45.90
national median
$497.97
highest cash price
904
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.00–$497.97 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($59.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($43.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $44.52 | $60.06 | $85.02 |
| Arizona | 24 | $10.84 | $21.41 | $91.12 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $6.65 | $37.70 | $72.00 |
| California | 91 | $21.32 | $45.36 | $332.10 |
| Colorado | 16 | $17.25 | $209.71 | $277.00 |
| Florida | 57 | $10.45 | $91.12 | $488.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $25.00 | $62.01 | $132.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $47.04 |
| Illinois | 51 | $14.85 | $81.36 | $178.56 |
| Indiana | 26 | $27.50 | $66.42 | $117.00 |
| Iowa | 28 | $33.57 | $40.80 | $196.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $31.85 | $58.00 | $146.48 |
| Kentucky | 25 | $27.48 | $74.44 | $130.80 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $21.84 | $21.84 | $21.84 |
| Maine | 7 | $29.70 | $95.70 | $108.30 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $5.64 | $20.00 | $61.60 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $23.46 | $25.68 | $85.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $4.40 | $31.74 | $52.40 |
| Missouri | 21 | $21.75 | $58.85 | $117.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $44.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $16.10 | $45.36 | $101.15 |
| Nevada | 4 | $36.63 | $70.11 | $97.82 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $103.80 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $5.18 | $5.70 | $20.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $104.16 | $104.16 | $104.16 |
| New York | 23 | $5.18 | $5.18 | $70.33 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $41.50 | $43.40 | $96.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $4.55 | $35.60 | $146.40 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $13.65 | $37.93 | $97.35 |
| Oregon | 12 | $17.68 | $28.50 | $36.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $11.50 | $36.00 | $238.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $20.00 | $63.00 | $292.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $25.60 | $53.60 | $85.60 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $4.20 | $16.50 | $359.86 |
| Texas | 100 | $8.73 | $62.30 | $379.60 |
| Virginia | 42 | $8.97 | $65.50 | $497.97 |
| Washington | 32 | $12.40 | $28.46 | $91.70 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $9.60 | $35.50 | $130.80 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $13.68 | $51.94 | $83.96 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $6.72 | $46.74 | $50.54 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $45.65 | $3.88 – $41.15 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $45.90 | not published |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $46.20 | $5.12 – $22.36 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $46.59 | $22.00 – $48.50 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $46.74 | $22.00 – $48.50 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $46.80 | not published |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $46.82 | $21.07 – $48.50 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $47.04 | $0.83 – $28.00 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $47.50 | $4.89 – $8.18 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $47.80 | $5.12 – $12.15 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $48.00 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $48.00 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $48.00 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $48.00 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $48.00 | not published |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $48.50 | not published |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $48.50 | $3.37 – $8.18 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $48.69 | $2.44 – $23.83 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $48.79 | $24.00 – $48.50 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $49.00 | $5.18 – $13.79 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $49.00 | $5.02 – $78.40 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $49.50 | $5.08 – $11.05 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $49.68 | $0.23 – $60.44 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $50.00 | $5.18 – $7.77 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $50.00 | $5.18 – $42.54 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $50.25 | $5.18 – $10.36 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $50.31 | $3.00 – $31.65 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $50.40 | $15.25 – $56.70 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $50.46 | $5.18 – $11.90 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $50.50 | $4.97 – $14.50 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $50.54 | $24.00 – $48.50 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $51.00 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | $51.39 | $1.70 – $13.60 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $51.75 | $5.18 – $747.50 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $51.94 | $5.18 – $22.91 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $51.94 | $5.18 – $22.91 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $52.10 | $4.40 – $132.86 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $52.20 | not published |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $52.40 | $4.92 – $14.50 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $52.50 | $5.18 – $84.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $52.50 | $5.18 – $84.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $52.50 | $5.18 – $94.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $52.50 | $5.18 – $102.27 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $52.50 | $5.18 – $84.00 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $52.50 | $5.18 – $20.25 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $52.50 | $5.18 – $84.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $52.50 | $5.18 – $84.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $52.50 | $5.18 – $84.00 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $52.57 | $2.56 – $63.65 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $52.80 | $2.44 – $11.81 |