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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $31.49 | $9.22 – $60.30 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $31.50 | not published |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $31.90 | $7.84 – $18.44 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $31.90 | $7.84 – $18.44 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $31.90 | $7.84 – $18.44 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $32.29 | $17.42 – $64.32 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $32.33 | $8.20 – $110.16 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $32.40 | not published |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $33.07 | $6.35 – $219.67 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $33.39 | $8.13 – $11.89 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $33.39 | $7.93 – $14.38 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $33.39 | $6.14 – $11.06 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $22.11 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $33.57 | $3.50 – $33.57 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $16.91 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $14.35 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $37.22 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $20.14 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $27.27 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $16.45 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $33.57 | $3.50 – $18.50 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $33.57 | $3.50 – $17.20 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $35.67 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $33.57 | $5.53 – $15.74 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $33.60 | not published |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $33.60 | $9.22 – $17.06 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $33.89 | $9.04 – $75.35 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $33.89 | $9.22 – $95.22 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $33.89 | $9.22 – $107.98 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $33.89 | $108.23 – $108.23 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $33.89 | $9.04 – $81.01 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $33.92 | $9.22 – $41.33 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $33.92 | $9.22 – $41.33 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $33.92 | $9.22 – $41.33 |
| St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital | Houston, TX | $34.30 | $6.64 – $98.00 |
| Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | Houston, TX | $34.30 | $6.64 – $98.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $34.30 | $6.64 – $98.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Springwoods Village Hospital | Spring, TX | $34.30 | $6.64 – $98.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $34.30 | $6.64 – $98.00 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $34.34 | $7.35 – $73.58 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $35.00 | $5.99 – $39.06 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $35.10 | $8.30 – $33.12 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $35.60 | $8.76 – $20.14 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $35.67 | $9.22 – $13.84 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $36.75 | $9.07 – $16.87 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $36.75 | $9.07 – $18.44 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $36.75 | $9.07 – $18.44 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $36.75 | $9.07 – $18.44 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $36.75 | $9.07 – $18.44 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $37.40 | $11.00 – $11.00 |