Carcinoembryonic ag (cea) cost at US hospitals
HC Carcinoembryonic Ag (Cea) · CPT 82378
$7.78
lowest cash price
$145.20
national median
$1,421.31
highest cash price
945
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $7.78–$1,421.31 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($85.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($333.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $167.70 | $253.50 | $312.78 |
| Arizona | 24 | $27.64 | $53.30 | $204.05 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $49.93 | $146.25 | $243.00 |
| California | 88 | $7.78 | $137.55 | $423.30 |
| Colorado | 16 | $74.68 | $303.85 | $1,395.85 |
| Florida | 82 | $41.90 | $265.85 | $1,233.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $87.00 | $306.93 | $1,016.17 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $111.68 | $111.68 | $132.75 |
| Illinois | 50 | $62.50 | $170.80 | $905.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $105.38 | $277.80 | $635.14 |
| Iowa | 31 | $64.28 | $102.00 | $883.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $49.20 | $424.69 | $606.79 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $53.51 | $382.97 | $635.14 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $127.66 | $127.66 | $127.66 |
| Maine | 7 | $85.65 | $207.60 | $346.05 |
| Maryland | 2 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $26.16 | $75.00 | $934.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $33.70 | $39.31 | $152.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $60.49 | $97.44 | $180.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $52.50 | $135.30 | $1,403.93 |
| Montana | 2 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $91.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $52.29 | $99.96 | $204.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $105.99 | $117.36 | $158.58 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $286.30 | $286.30 | $286.30 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $18.96 | $20.86 | $20.86 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $18.96 | $18.96 | $501.94 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $114.00 | $193.08 | $218.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $44.40 | $142.20 | $291.85 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $53.00 | $125.45 | $321.34 |
| Oregon | 12 | $47.68 | $79.88 | $139.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $65.00 | $103.20 | $532.20 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $91.50 | $233.50 | $681.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $12.32 | $63.03 | $1,140.59 |
| Texas | 108 | $68.76 | $258.72 | $1,421.31 |
| Virginia | 43 | $32.66 | $184.00 | $926.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $48.00 | $101.43 | $212.16 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $512.40 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $73.67 | $142.50 | $328.52 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $138.18 | $202.34 | $218.79 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $142.80 | $18.96 – $80.90 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $144.00 | $17.91 – $29.96 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $144.00 | $17.91 – $29.96 |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $144.00 | not published |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $144.00 | $9.36 – $9.36 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $144.00 | not published |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $144.00 | not published |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $144.00 | not published |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $144.00 | $17.00 – $110.43 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $144.00 | not published |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $144.00 | $12.32 – $29.96 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $144.00 | not published |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $144.00 | $17.91 – $95.95 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $144.00 | $17.91 – $29.96 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $144.00 | $17.00 – $96.50 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $144.36 | $15.93 – $141.05 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $144.36 | $15.93 – $141.05 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $144.60 | $16.37 – $36.95 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $144.75 | $8.98 – $59.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $144.75 | $8.98 – $69.00 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $145.20 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $145.20 | not published |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $145.44 | $2.70 – $57.41 |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $146.25 | $16.86 – $86.61 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $146.25 | $16.86 – $86.61 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $146.25 | $16.86 – $86.61 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $146.25 | $16.86 – $86.61 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $146.88 | $30.71 – $33.78 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $146.90 | $16.86 – $23.70 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $146.90 | $18.96 – $26.27 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $147.08 | $18.96 – $42.09 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $147.71 | $18.96 – $45.55 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $147.71 | $16.85 – $349.30 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $147.87 | $10.71 – $63.00 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $148.17 | $18.01 – $41.42 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $148.40 | $18.96 – $50.63 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $148.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $148.40 | not published |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $148.72 | $18.96 – $79.63 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $150.00 | $5.29 – $62.57 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $150.00 | $5.29 – $43.23 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $150.00 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $150.00 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $150.00 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $150.00 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $150.00 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $150.00 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $150.00 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $150.00 | $15.93 – $78.65 |