Atomic absorption cost at US hospitals
Atomic absorption · CPT 82190
$15.90
lowest cash price
$71.20
national median
$361.60
highest cash price
170
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $15.90–$361.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($15.90) → Sep 1, 2026 ($212.10)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| California | 46 | $182.56 | $182.56 | $182.56 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 70 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $206.70 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $90.75 | $90.75 | $90.75 |
| Illinois | 32 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $110.16 |
| Indiana | 26 | $53.40 | $250.80 | $334.20 |
| Iowa | 13 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $229.20 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 10 | $63.04 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| 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 |
| Michigan | 26 | $21.94 | $21.94 | $32.48 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 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 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $15.90 | $17.49 | $17.49 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $15.90 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 44 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $226.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $45.42 | $45.42 | $45.42 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 33 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $97.00 |
| Texas | 100 | $34.92 | $56.50 | $176.53 |
| Virginia | 30 | $25.05 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Washington | 23 | $35.70 | $71.20 | $289.80 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $361.60 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $47.17 | $47.17 | $47.17 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | not published | $13.52 – $89.04 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | not published | $15.58 – $25.76 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $15.90 – $31.07 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | not published | $15.58 – $29.42 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | not published | $15.90 – $35.30 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | not published | $15.90 – $15.90 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | not published | $15.10 – $30.26 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | not published | $15.90 – $36.04 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $13.36 – $110.85 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | not published | $15.90 – $66.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | not published | $14.41 – $76.63 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $13.36 – $110.85 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | not published | $6.55 – $44.52 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | not published | $13.36 – $110.85 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | not published | $16.70 – $61.37 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $15.65 – $31.80 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | not published | $11.00 – $34.03 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | not published | $15.90 – $99.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $5.29 – $52.47 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | not published | $14.31 – $28.62 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | not published | $6.68 – $46.11 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $15.90 – $31.51 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $5.29 – $36.25 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | not published | $15.90 – $61.37 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $15.65 – $31.80 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $7.70 – $28.62 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $5.29 – $36.25 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | not published | $15.90 – $16.54 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | not published | $15.90 – $27.83 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $15.90 – $59.63 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $5.29 – $36.25 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $15.65 – $29.10 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $11.92 – $30.69 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $6.55 – $41.68 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $13.52 – $49.93 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $15.90 – $28.62 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $15.90 – $28.62 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $7.70 – $28.62 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $15.90 – $28.62 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | not published | $7.70 – $38.16 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | not published | $7.70 – $38.16 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $15.90 – $28.62 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $15.11 – $15.11 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $15.90 – $39.79 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $15.90 – $80.81 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $8.04 – $33.21 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $11.92 – $33.21 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $9.88 – $32.38 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $8.64 – $33.21 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | not published | $7.70 – $38.16 |