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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $35.64 | $0.41 – $39.57 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $35.70 | $4.35 – $20.30 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $35.86 | $4.31 – $9.79 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $36.34 | $4.18 – $12.18 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $36.40 | $3.87 – $5.44 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $36.40 | $3.87 – $5.44 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $36.58 | $26.40 – $53.35 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $36.60 | $3.63 – $8.40 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $36.80 | $12.37 – $32.40 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $36.80 | $12.37 – $32.40 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $36.85 | $3.00 – $9.31 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $37.10 | $4.35 – $8.05 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $37.50 | $4.35 – $60.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $37.50 | $4.35 – $60.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $37.50 | $4.35 – $67.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $37.50 | $4.35 – $73.05 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $37.50 | $4.35 – $60.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $37.50 | $4.35 – $60.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $37.50 | $4.35 – $60.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $37.50 | $4.35 – $60.00 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $37.80 | $4.22 – $8.66 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $37.80 | not published |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $37.80 | $4.35 – $25.48 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $37.95 | $3.26 – $35.34 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $38.00 | $0.95 – $44.35 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $38.40 | $13.68 – $43.20 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $38.40 | not published |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $38.59 | $4.35 – $8.50 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $38.88 | $4.18 – $12.18 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $39.00 | $3.65 – $19.45 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $39.00 | $1.32 – $14.36 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $39.00 | $3.65 – $19.45 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $39.00 | $3.06 – $19.45 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $39.00 | $1.32 – $9.92 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $39.60 | $4.30 – $10.24 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $39.60 | $4.30 – $7.69 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $40.00 | $3.65 – $7.89 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $40.28 | $4.35 – $19.50 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $40.28 | $4.35 – $19.50 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $40.29 | $3.70 – $10.92 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $40.30 | not published |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $40.30 | $4.35 – $4.52 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $40.50 | $4.18 – $12.18 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph London | London, KY | $40.68 | $3.70 – $10.01 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $40.71 | $4.21 – $64.86 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Joe, FL | $40.78 | $4.35 – $16.56 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $40.80 | $3.95 – $6.91 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $40.95 | $24.94 – $63.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $40.95 | $23.81 – $70.91 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $40.95 | $24.08 – $63.00 |