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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $78.60 | not published |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $78.60 | not published |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $78.60 | not published |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $78.60 | not published |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $78.60 | not published |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $78.75 | $2.16 – $59.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $78.75 | $2.16 – $69.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $81.00 | $2.19 – $80.10 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $81.00 | $4.64 – $8.35 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $81.00 | $2.16 – $8.35 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $81.00 | $2.64 – $8.35 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $81.00 | $2.16 – $8.35 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $81.00 | $2.16 – $8.35 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $81.00 | $2.16 – $8.35 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $81.00 | $2.16 – $80.10 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $82.80 | $3.99 – $115.00 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $84.75 | $4.64 – $9.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | $85.00 | $4.59 – $82.30 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $88.00 | $4.39 – $7.33 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $88.00 | $4.39 – $7.33 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $88.00 | $4.39 – $7.33 |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $88.00 | not published |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $88.00 | $2.29 – $2.29 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $88.00 | not published |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $88.00 | not published |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $88.00 | not published |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $88.00 | $3.00 – $27.03 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $88.00 | not published |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $88.00 | not published |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $88.00 | $4.39 – $23.48 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $88.00 | $4.39 – $9.64 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $88.00 | $4.39 – $23.61 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $88.55 | $4.18 – $8.35 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $90.00 | $2.16 – $10.58 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $90.60 | $4.64 – $135.90 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $90.60 | $4.58 – $20.03 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $90.60 | $6.81 – $88.94 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $68.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $90.60 | $4.17 – $88.94 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $88.94 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $74.11 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $90.60 | $3.90 – $82.62 |