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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation | Texarkana, TX | not published | $7.95 – $81.22 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | not published | $7.16 – $28.78 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | not published | $7.16 – $28.78 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Kleberg | Kingsville, TX | not published | $5.72 – $69.72 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | not published | $7.16 – $28.78 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Beeville | Beeville, TX | not published | $5.72 – $69.72 |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital - Alice | Alice, TX | not published | $5.72 – $69.72 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $7.16 – $47.70 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $7.16 – $47.70 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | not published | $21.78 – $29.26 |
| CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Jasper Memorial | Jasper, TX | not published | $8.52 – $85.86 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | not published | $13.91 – $35.78 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro | Winnsboro, TX | not published | $9.54 – $48.97 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - South Tyler | Tyler, TX | not published | $7.95 – $31.80 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs | Sulphur Springs, TX | not published | $8.52 – $34.06 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville | Jacksonville, TX | not published | $9.54 – $48.97 |
| CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis & Peaches Owens Heart Hospital | Tyler, TX | not published | $7.95 – $31.80 |
| CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall | Marshall, TX | not published | $9.54 – $31.80 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | not published | $13.36 – $29.26 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | not published | $12.00 – $12.00 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | not published | $15.90 – $35.30 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | not published | $15.10 – $31.71 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | not published | $15.58 – $29.42 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $15.90 – $57.44 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | not published | $15.90 – $62.17 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | not published | $15.90 – $29.42 |