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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $125.45 | $16.86 – $23.70 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $125.60 | $9.08 – $34.37 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $127.40 | $18.37 – $196.00 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $127.66 | $18.58 – $115.15 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $128.25 | $18.96 – $34.13 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $129.60 | $12.32 – $172.80 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $129.60 | $16.97 – $35.58 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $130.20 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $130.65 | $16.86 – $23.70 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $131.89 | $11.58 – $17.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $132.60 | $16.86 – $23.70 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $132.67 | $18.96 – $270.54 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $132.75 | $19.00 – $19.00 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $133.20 | $17.74 – $36.95 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $133.50 | $16.50 – $19.91 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $133.70 | $15.93 – $191.00 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $133.90 | $14.45 – $110.96 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $135.30 | $18.96 – $37.15 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $135.30 | $18.96 – $42.66 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $135.30 | $18.96 – $42.66 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $135.30 | $18.96 – $42.66 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $135.30 | $18.96 – $24.65 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $136.50 | $18.96 – $68.26 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $136.50 | $18.96 – $74.13 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $137.28 | $17.06 – $86.27 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $137.28 | $17.06 – $89.11 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $137.28 | $17.06 – $89.11 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $137.28 | $18.96 – $85.32 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $137.55 | $18.96 – $111.08 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $137.70 | $18.96 – $221.55 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $137.74 | $14.40 – $120.85 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $138.18 | $15.39 – $54.72 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $139.50 | not published |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $140.25 | $18.96 – $33.18 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $140.33 | $18.96 – $34.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $140.40 | $16.86 – $70.21 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $141.12 | $16.12 – $37.92 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $142.20 | not published |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Psychiatric Hospital | Wauwatosa, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $142.50 | $15.17 – $66.55 |