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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $165.75 | $18.96 – $266.53 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $165.75 | $18.37 – $255.00 |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $165.84 | $18.96 – $46.46 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $166.20 | not published |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $167.00 | $5.86 – $124.85 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $167.70 | $18.39 – $37.70 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $167.70 | not published |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | $167.75 | $17.06 – $167.39 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $170.80 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $171.60 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $171.60 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $171.60 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $172.90 | $16.86 – $86.61 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $173.55 | $18.37 – $267.00 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $173.55 | $18.37 – $267.00 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $174.50 | $12.32 – $80.32 |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $174.60 | not published |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $174.65 | $3.79 – $27.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $177.55 | $18.88 – $29.20 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $177.84 | $8.82 – $47.40 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $179.93 | $7.96 – $83.74 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $180.00 | $18.20 – $53.09 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $180.60 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $182.60 | $14.22 – $154.25 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $182.85 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $182.85 | $15.93 – $78.65 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $183.60 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $183.60 | not published |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $183.70 | $2.25 – $34.13 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $184.00 | $18.96 – $142.06 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $184.00 | $18.96 – $142.06 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $184.00 | $18.96 – $142.06 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $184.00 | $18.96 – $142.06 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $184.00 | $18.96 – $19.91 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $184.00 | $16.62 – $100.01 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $184.00 | $18.96 – $142.06 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $184.57 | $18.96 – $54.15 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $184.98 | $1.40 – $34.56 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $189.50 | $14.35 – $238.43 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $189.50 | $14.35 – $238.43 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $189.50 | $14.35 – $238.43 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $189.50 | $14.35 – $238.43 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $189.50 | $14.35 – $238.43 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $191.36 | $18.01 – $37.81 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $191.75 | $17.06 – $66.36 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $191.75 | $16.86 – $41.85 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $192.08 | $18.00 – $18.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $192.08 | $18.00 – $18.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $192.08 | $18.00 – $18.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $192.08 | $18.00 – $18.00 |