Carotene cost at US hospitals
HC CAROTENE · CPT 82380
$2.92
lowest cash price
$46.20
national median
$444.96
highest cash price
715
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2.92–$444.96 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($94.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($68.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $42.12 | $45.24 | $54.60 |
| Arizona | 23 | $5.63 | $10.72 | $99.30 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $10.45 | $104.65 | $218.00 |
| California | 75 | $2.92 | $24.64 | $74.88 |
| Colorado | 9 | $15.21 | $142.84 | $142.84 |
| Florida | 79 | $3.15 | $23.15 | $254.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $15.40 | $139.62 | $259.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $61.76 |
| Illinois | 48 | $19.47 | $62.50 | $193.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $68.00 | $107.40 | $308.84 |
| Iowa | 24 | $33.57 | $40.32 | $185.00 |
| Kansas | 8 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Kentucky | 17 | $33.60 | $62.67 | $423.34 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $89.15 | $94.85 | $219.85 |
| Maryland | 2 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Michigan | 26 | $10.64 | $20.00 | $23.52 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 8 | $15.41 | $25.00 | $89.28 |
| Missouri | 15 | $35.10 | $63.80 | $444.96 |
| Montana | 2 | $118.40 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $18.26 | $40.32 | $139.40 |
| Nevada | 4 | $8.82 | $9.77 | $32.29 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $314.55 | $314.55 | $314.55 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $9.22 | $10.14 | $28.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $9.22 | $9.22 | $99.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 65 | $21.00 | $53.60 | $434.85 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $51.70 | $69.85 | $161.00 |
| Oregon | 11 | $23.04 | $36.75 | $37.40 |
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $9.50 | $63.00 | $252.80 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $48.00 | $77.50 | $320.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 35 | $10.64 | $16.20 | $172.00 |
| Texas | 106 | $10.00 | $67.95 | $283.20 |
| Virginia | 32 | $15.87 | $109.50 | $256.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $23.20 | $62.51 | $221.90 |
| West Virginia | 13 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $47.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $16.50 | $46.20 | $70.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $28.14 | $41.20 | $44.56 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $10.14 | $4.33 – $37.39 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $10.14 | $4.33 – $37.39 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $10.14 | $4.33 – $37.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $10.15 | $8.36 – $72.40 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $10.32 | $9.22 – $53.60 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $10.41 | $6.96 – $13.12 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $10.45 | $6.95 – $29.92 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $10.45 | $9.22 – $53.60 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $10.59 | $9.22 – $50.25 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $10.59 | $9.22 – $50.25 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $10.64 | $7.52 – $19.24 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $10.64 | $4.15 – $34.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | $10.65 | $8.36 – $77.95 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $10.72 | $9.22 – $50.25 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $10.85 | $9.22 – $53.60 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $11.12 | $9.22 – $50.25 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $11.59 | $9.22 – $50.25 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $12.30 | $5.85 – $33.48 |
| Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MI | $12.72 | $4.82 – $32.16 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital | West Bloomfield, MI | $12.72 | $4.82 – $32.16 |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: | Wyandotte, MI | $12.72 | $4.82 – $24.83 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $12.72 | $4.82 – $31.68 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $12.73 | $9.22 – $50.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | $12.74 | $8.36 – $74.23 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $13.13 | $9.22 – $50.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $14.47 | $8.36 – $76.63 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $15.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $15.00 | $9.22 – $38.36 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $15.00 | $9.22 – $38.36 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $15.00 | $9.22 – $38.36 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $15.00 | $9.22 – $38.36 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $15.00 | $9.22 – $38.36 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $15.00 | $9.22 – $17.98 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $15.00 | $9.22 – $38.36 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $15.00 | $9.22 – $38.36 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $15.21 | $8.94 – $63.65 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $15.40 | $9.22 – $22.14 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $15.40 | $8.19 – $36.40 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $15.41 | $8.85 – $25.82 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $15.41 | $8.94 – $63.65 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $15.87 | $8.17 – $20.21 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $15.87 | $6.38 – $20.21 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $15.87 | $8.17 – $20.21 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $15.87 | $6.19 – $20.21 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $16.20 | $4.61 – $22.13 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $16.20 | $4.61 – $20.10 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $16.20 | $4.15 – $20.10 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $16.20 | $4.61 – $20.10 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $16.20 | $4.61 – $22.13 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $16.20 | $4.61 – $22.13 |