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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $15.90 – $84.57 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $13.84 – $17.01 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $12.21 – $17.01 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | not published | $13.84 – $23.05 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $13.84 – $71.09 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $13.57 – $38.81 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $13.57 – $40.56 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $6.69 – $31.80 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $7.16 – $47.70 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $7.16 – $47.70 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $7.16 – $47.70 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $7.16 – $47.70 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $7.16 – $47.70 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $7.16 – $47.70 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | not published | $15.36 – $16.38 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $9.54 – $60.69 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $9.54 – $60.69 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $9.54 – $60.69 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $13.36 – $63.09 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $15.90 – $41.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $9.54 – $60.69 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $9.54 – $60.69 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $7.36 – $33.39 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $7.36 – $33.39 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $7.36 – $33.39 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $7.36 – $33.39 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $7.36 – $33.39 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $7.36 – $33.39 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | not published | $7.36 – $33.39 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $15.90 – $25.63 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $15.90 – $17.49 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | not published | $15.90 – $17.49 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $8.54 – $17.49 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $8.53 – $17.49 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | not published | $15.90 – $21.93 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | not published | $8.54 – $27.56 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | not published | $16.46 – $28.54 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | not published | $14.31 – $15.90 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | not published | $15.42 – $206.80 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | not published | $15.90 – $122.70 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | not published | $5.76 – $19.08 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | not published | $4.80 – $24.80 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | not published | $13.83 – $20.51 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | not published | $4.80 – $20.51 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | not published | $8.63 – $31.16 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | not published | $8.25 – $28.83 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | not published | $8.59 – $30.49 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | not published | $8.63 – $31.16 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | not published | $8.43 – $31.16 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | not published | $9.08 – $28.83 |