Chromatography cost at US hospitals
CHROMATOGRAPHY · CPT 83021
$4.47
lowest cash price
$84.60
national median
$879.20
highest cash price
837
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.47–$879.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($42.20) → Sep 1, 2026 ($77.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $36.66 | $39.78 | $223.08 |
| Arizona | 23 | $4.62 | $9.13 | $320.50 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $10.83 | $122.85 | $232.00 |
| California | 85 | $4.47 | $19.72 | $111.89 |
| Colorado | 13 | $12.49 | $96.02 | $280.00 |
| Florida | 82 | $10.00 | $41.60 | $742.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $23.68 | $120.51 | $122.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $29.44 | $29.44 | $119.25 |
| Illinois | 46 | $40.00 | $132.48 | $879.20 |
| Indiana | 25 | $51.50 | $129.00 | $249.00 |
| Iowa | 23 | $44.00 | $45.60 | $124.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $30.80 | $105.93 | $471.71 |
| Kentucky | 17 | $38.19 | $84.60 | $420.52 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $42.38 | $42.38 | $42.38 |
| Maine | 7 | $42.20 | $50.15 | $128.35 |
| Maryland | 2 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Michigan | 26 | $18.80 | $69.00 | $77.00 |
| Minnesota | 15 | $30.69 | $47.20 | $60.00 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $6.40 | $33.44 | $109.35 |
| Missouri | 18 | $41.25 | $132.55 | $380.09 |
| Montana | 2 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $33.71 | $73.08 | $153.85 |
| Nevada | 4 | $26.51 | $29.32 | $40.90 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $64.30 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $18.06 | $19.87 | $19.87 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $18.06 | $18.06 | $206.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $79.00 | $173.13 | $173.13 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 59 | $38.40 | $81.25 | $839.80 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $69.55 | $76.70 | $153.04 |
| Oregon | 11 | $26.88 | $52.50 | $73.10 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $18.60 | $159.50 | $495.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $185.40 | $295.00 | $535.00 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $46.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $14.50 | $31.65 | $557.55 |
| Texas | 100 | $21.42 | $159.88 | $781.83 |
| Virginia | 42 | $11.10 | $127.00 | $657.72 |
| Washington | 32 | $38.00 | $123.36 | $245.70 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $159.50 | $159.50 | $255.20 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $57.50 | $58.30 | $214.76 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $23.10 | $33.83 | $36.58 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $4.47 | $15.35 – $36.12 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $4.47 | $15.35 – $36.12 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $4.47 | $15.35 – $36.12 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $4.62 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $4.75 | $17.70 – $146.79 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $4.75 | $210.86 – $210.86 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $4.75 | $17.70 – $157.82 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $4.94 | $1.70 – $15.40 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $4.94 | $1.70 – $40.00 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $5.19 | $5.39 – $40.00 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $5.47 | $2.78 – $220.05 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $5.47 | $2.31 – $230.23 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $5.76 | $5.69 – $118.80 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $5.76 | $15.40 – $242.50 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $6.22 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $6.40 | $17.16 – $50.57 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $6.98 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $7.01 | $1.70 – $40.00 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $7.07 | $2.52 – $32.93 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $7.45 | $3.35 – $15.95 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $7.78 | $2.78 – $106.60 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $8.10 | $8.28 – $161.73 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $8.25 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $8.27 | $3.60 – $40.28 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $8.30 | $18.06 – $44.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $8.44 | $4.68 – $110.45 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $8.47 | $18.06 – $44.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $8.58 | $18.06 – $44.00 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $8.64 | $15.40 – $214.62 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $8.69 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $8.69 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $8.80 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $8.91 | $18.06 – $44.00 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $9.13 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $9.23 | $3.39 – $62.88 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $9.30 | $7.98 – $51.90 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $9.41 | $7.98 – $51.90 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $9.51 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $9.81 | $10.32 – $15.40 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $9.91 | $3.60 – $110.45 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $9.94 | $4.86 – $54.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $10.00 | $14.45 – $72.55 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $10.45 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | $10.53 | $16.37 – $73.64 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $10.54 | $10.83 – $87.89 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $10.78 | $18.06 – $41.25 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $10.83 | $10.42 – $36.12 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $10.85 | $9.00 – $46.54 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $10.90 | $4.50 – $110.45 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $11.10 | $4.86 – $47.92 |