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C-reactive protein, quantitative cost at US hospitals
C-reactive protein, quantitative · CPT 86406
$48.60
lowest cash price
$147.00
national median
$1,420.80
highest cash price
11
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $48.60–$1,420.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($138.00) → Jul 1, 2026 ($147.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Ohio | 3 | $135.75 | $147.00 | $177.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $66.60 | $441.00 | $1,420.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $48.60 | $81.00 – $81.00 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $66.60 | $9.19 – $94.35 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $99.00 | $9.89 – $140.25 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $135.75 | $5.75 – $162.90 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $138.00 | $8.87 – $207.00 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $147.00 | $10.64 – $19.15 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $177.00 | $5.75 – $212.40 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $441.00 | $10.51 – $588.00 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $441.00 | $10.51 – $588.00 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $533.60 | $10.51 – $600.30 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,420.80 | $10.51 – $2,012.80 |