Cholesterol cost at US hospitals
HC Cholesterol · CPT 82465
$4.23
lowest cash price
$45.76
national median
$469.86
highest cash price
907
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.23–$469.86 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($51.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($43.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $37.80 | $55.38 | $80.34 |
| Arizona | 24 | $4.70 | $9.30 | $59.50 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $4.94 | $49.40 | $67.00 |
| California | 91 | $18.62 | $45.24 | $257.85 |
| Colorado | 12 | $12.71 | $121.81 | $355.43 |
| Florida | 62 | $10.48 | $68.57 | $459.10 |
| Georgia | 25 | $6.52 | $76.44 | $233.15 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $52.80 |
| Illinois | 50 | $20.00 | $66.96 | $156.24 |
| Indiana | 26 | $32.50 | $69.00 | $112.80 |
| Iowa | 31 | $28.80 | $38.40 | $101.40 |
| Kansas | 11 | $27.20 | $50.80 | $174.49 |
| Kentucky | 25 | $32.14 | $73.20 | $130.80 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $21.84 | $21.84 | $21.84 |
| Maine | 7 | $25.65 | $51.00 | $158.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $4.23 | $18.00 | $94.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $23.52 | $25.73 | $85.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $17.16 | $38.88 | $65.20 |
| Missouri | 21 | $23.25 | $28.60 | $117.00 |
| Montana | 2 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $44.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $17.94 | $43.26 | $93.50 |
| Nevada | 4 | $26.99 | $66.83 | $93.24 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $4.35 | $4.79 | $20.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $78.12 | $78.12 | $78.12 |
| New York | 23 | $4.35 | $4.35 | $110.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $34.00 | $46.15 | $76.02 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $11.05 | $44.40 | $93.60 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $18.32 | $36.40 | $97.35 |
| Oregon | 12 | $10.24 | $19.50 | $30.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $9.50 | $32.40 | $301.20 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $20.00 | $43.00 | $330.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $28.80 | $46.40 | $73.60 |
| Tennessee | 34 | $6.52 | $14.08 | $469.86 |
| Texas | 102 | $12.29 | $80.28 | $422.76 |
| Virginia | 41 | $7.36 | $69.00 | $464.27 |
| Washington | 32 | $11.20 | $24.80 | $101.50 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $10.40 | $28.00 | $130.80 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $11.40 | $51.48 | $147.24 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $23.52 | $34.44 | $36.58 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $27.00 | $4.00 – $4.00 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $27.20 | $1.08 – $61.20 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $27.50 | $4.35 – $7.61 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $27.50 | $4.35 – $10.63 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $27.50 | $4.35 – $4.78 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $27.72 | $1.96 – $10.80 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $28.00 | $4.12 – $22.01 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $28.00 | $2.83 – $18.43 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $28.06 | $4.05 – $46.56 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $28.60 | $4.35 – $17.94 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $28.60 | $4.35 – $17.94 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $28.60 | $4.35 – $17.94 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $28.60 | $4.35 – $17.94 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $28.60 | $4.35 – $17.94 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $28.60 | $4.35 – $17.94 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $28.80 | $4.35 – $4.35 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $28.80 | $11.29 – $29.70 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $28.84 | $2.03 – $6.58 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $29.40 | $4.42 – $29.44 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $29.40 | $10.88 – $23.36 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $29.40 | $5.00 – $15.04 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $29.50 | not published |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $30.00 | not published |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $30.40 | $8.47 – $31.50 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $30.40 | $8.47 – $31.50 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $30.40 | $9.15 – $27.90 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $30.50 | not published |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $30.60 | not published |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $30.73 | $4.35 – $62.66 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $30.80 | $4.26 – $9.29 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $31.20 | $4.07 – $10.24 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | $31.41 | $0.70 – $5.60 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $31.42 | $4.35 – $52.25 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $31.50 | $3.92 – $153.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $31.50 | $3.92 – $162.00 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $31.50 | $3.92 – $162.00 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $31.50 | $3.65 – $153.00 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $31.54 | $0.41 – $53.22 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $31.54 | $1.09 – $55.68 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $31.85 | $4.35 – $4.52 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $32.00 | $4.35 – $46.93 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $32.01 | $4.35 – $7.94 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $32.14 | $3.70 – $10.92 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $32.16 | $3.91 – $13.05 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $32.16 | $3.91 – $13.22 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $32.16 | $3.91 – $9.66 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $32.16 | $4.35 – $17.40 |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $32.22 | $4.35 – $38.50 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $32.40 | $4.30 – $8.55 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $32.40 | not published |