Creatine - sendout cost at US hospitals
Creatine - Sendout · CPT 82540
$2.93
lowest cash price
$41.25
national median
$428.16
highest cash price
560
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2.93–$428.16 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($4.64) → Sep 1, 2026 ($52.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $15.60 | $16.38 | $20.28 |
| Arizona | 23 | $5.04 | $9.96 | $411.04 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $44.84 |
| California | 75 | $2.93 | $27.44 | $48.36 |
| Colorado | 12 | $13.80 | $73.75 | $73.75 |
| Florida | 70 | $6.64 | $63.70 | $306.31 |
| Georgia | 25 | $26.64 | $35.10 | $284.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $26.88 | $26.88 | $28.50 |
| Illinois | 41 | $17.40 | $41.25 | $287.70 |
| Indiana | 26 | $41.40 | $121.20 | $142.80 |
| Iowa | 16 | $17.40 | $33.57 | $428.16 |
| Kansas | 10 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $12.00 | $57.15 | $122.93 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $6.24 | $6.24 | $6.24 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $6.40 | $27.44 | $150.15 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Mississippi | 6 | $10.56 | $26.88 | $59.00 |
| Missouri | 16 | $16.50 | $93.50 | $189.20 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 1 | $36.78 | $36.78 | $36.78 |
| Nevada | 4 | $28.92 | $40.59 | $56.63 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 22 | $4.64 | $5.10 | $22.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 20 | $4.64 | $4.64 | $90.60 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $20.50 | $78.00 | $264.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 61 | $20.80 | $42.25 | $147.60 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $19.66 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Oregon | 8 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $31.80 | $45.60 | $93.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $8.05 | $8.10 | $116.38 |
| Texas | 93 | $15.84 | $90.60 | $213.15 |
| Virginia | 40 | $8.05 | $32.50 | $146.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $8.80 | $23.46 | $210.00 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $12.00 | $88.00 | $220.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $13.92 | $33.66 | $240.62 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $2.20 – $10.63 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $2.48 – $10.90 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $3.82 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $3.90 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $3.90 – $23.65 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $3.90 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $3.82 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $3.82 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $3.90 – $23.65 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $3.82 – $19.53 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $4.04 – $19.94 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $4.04 – $19.94 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $3.56 – $26.31 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $4.61 – $18.78 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $4.64 – $26.31 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $4.04 – $20.75 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $3.96 – $26.45 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $3.96 – $27.64 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $2.09 – $13.92 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $2.09 – $13.92 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $2.09 – $13.92 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $2.09 – $13.92 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $2.09 – $13.92 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $2.09 – $13.92 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | not published | $4.48 – $4.78 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $2.78 – $18.09 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $2.78 – $18.09 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $2.78 – $18.09 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $3.90 – $18.81 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $4.64 – $12.16 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $2.78 – $18.09 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $2.29 – $9.74 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $2.29 – $9.74 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $2.29 – $9.74 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $2.29 – $9.74 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $2.29 – $9.74 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $2.29 – $9.74 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | not published | $2.29 – $9.74 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $4.64 – $7.97 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $4.64 – $5.10 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | not published | $4.64 – $5.10 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $2.65 – $5.10 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $2.65 – $5.10 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | not published | $4.64 – $12.09 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | not published | $2.65 – $15.20 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | not published | $4.81 – $8.33 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | not published | $4.18 – $4.64 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | not published | $4.50 – $60.35 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | not published | $4.64 – $35.81 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | not published | $3.10 – $5.57 |