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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $116.40 | $9.36 – $39.82 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $116.40 | $9.36 – $39.82 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $116.55 | $18.01 – $37.92 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $116.64 | $16.12 – $37.92 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $117.08 | not published |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $117.36 | $12.04 – $63.00 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $117.60 | $18.96 – $56.84 |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $118.20 | not published |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $118.30 | $5.78 – $34.85 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $118.30 | $5.78 – $35.03 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $118.95 | $6.08 – $30.75 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $119.08 | $18.96 – $71.36 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $120.12 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $120.25 | $18.37 – $185.00 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $120.33 | $8.53 – $171.90 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $121.00 | $17.06 – $34.13 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $121.44 | $14.22 – $79.00 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $121.80 | not published |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $122.85 | $16.86 – $105.06 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $123.17 | $1.20 – $120.85 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | $123.34 | $0.60 – $4.80 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $125.00 | $18.96 – $200.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $125.00 | $18.96 – $200.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $125.00 | $18.96 – $225.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $125.00 | $18.96 – $243.50 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $125.00 | $18.96 – $200.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $125.00 | $18.96 – $200.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $125.00 | $18.96 – $200.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $125.00 | $18.96 – $200.00 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $125.15 | $1.74 – $6.00 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $125.25 | $5.83 – $216.54 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $125.43 | $10.62 – $63.71 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $125.45 | $16.86 – $145.22 |