Breath test analysis c-14 cost at US hospitals
Breath test analysis c-14 · CPT 78268
$57.40
lowest cash price
$245.65
national median
$2,252.90
highest cash price
213
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $57.40–$2,252.90 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($94.41) → Sep 1, 2026 ($322.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 5 | $936.00 | $1,282.00 | $1,761.09 |
| California | 54 | $152.43 | $237.44 | $1,023.85 |
| Colorado | 14 | $113.03 | $1,220.88 | $1,220.88 |
| Florida | 70 | $271.52 | $1,959.08 | $2,252.90 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 2 | $88.32 | $88.32 | $208.50 |
| Illinois | 31 | $252.00 | $386.10 | $410.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $389.18 | $389.18 | $389.18 |
| Iowa | 13 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $365.62 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 10 | $243.08 | $389.18 | $389.18 |
| 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 | 23 | $130.29 | $130.29 | $130.29 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 16 | $166.65 | $397.10 | $550.55 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 1 | $228.42 | $228.42 | $228.42 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $94.41 | $103.85 | $103.85 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $94.41 | $94.41 | $94.41 |
| 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 | 42 | $435.60 | $435.60 | $435.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 8 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.65 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $58.50 | $90.00 | $602.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 27 | $418.80 | $418.80 | $418.80 |
| Texas | 109 | $57.40 | $197.34 | $1,600.00 |
| Virginia | 27 | $322.50 | $322.50 | $418.80 |
| Washington | 30 | $218.96 | $264.69 | $335.26 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,089.50 | $2,089.50 | $2,089.50 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | not published | $32.49 – $145.58 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | not published | $31.41 – $194.22 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | not published | $29.28 – $209.78 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | not published | $36.89 – $209.78 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | not published | $84.56 – $118.01 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | not published | $89.69 – $99.13 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $89.69 – $193.34 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $89.69 – $193.34 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $64.37 – $118.01 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $89.69 – $99.13 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $89.69 – $99.13 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $411.63 – $411.63 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $750.12 – $750.12 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $94.41 – $298.53 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $94.41 – $748.37 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $94.41 – $659.93 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $94.41 – $172.39 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $33.99 – $245.60 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $92.43 – $152.94 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $84.56 – $99.13 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $95.17 – $95.42 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $91.58 – $99.60 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $94.41 – $391.50 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $94.41 – $98.19 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $94.41 – $94.41 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $94.41 – $94.41 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $56.65 – $108.25 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $136.89 – $385.31 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $94.41 – $103.85 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $94.41 – $295.47 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $94.41 – $342.85 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $70.81 – $547.78 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $94.41 – $318.04 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $94.41 – $202.04 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $136.89 – $385.31 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $136.89 – $385.31 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $94.41 – $385.97 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $92.43 – $152.94 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $94.41 – $209.59 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $89.69 – $236.03 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $94.41 – $192.71 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | not published | $94.41 – $209.59 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $94.41 – $295.47 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $96.30 – $197.83 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $94.41 – $328.76 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $89.69 – $418.24 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $91.58 – $285.12 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $94.41 – $882.66 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $89.69 – $418.24 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $56.65 – $247.35 |