Drug assay caffeine cost at US hospitals
Drug assay caffeine · CPT 80155
$4.22
lowest cash price
$80.00
national median
$718.21
highest cash price
566
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.22–$718.21 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($38.57) → Sep 1, 2026 ($141.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $117.78 | $117.78 | $117.78 |
| Arizona | 21 | $9.74 | $18.79 | $241.15 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $10.70 | $110.50 | $182.00 |
| California | 67 | $4.22 | $145.08 | $187.60 |
| Colorado | 12 | $26.33 | $78.38 | $635.92 |
| Florida | 79 | $12.36 | $151.45 | $595.33 |
| Georgia | 24 | $155.61 | $155.61 | $155.61 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $25.92 | $25.92 | $118.50 |
| Illinois | 40 | $39.27 | $133.70 | $248.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $252.00 | $346.80 | $434.64 |
| Iowa | 16 | $16.80 | $77.60 | $93.60 |
| Kansas | 10 | $34.58 | $34.58 | $95.47 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $27.72 | $434.64 | $434.64 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Michigan | 26 | $16.67 | $53.23 | $127.00 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $38.59 | $55.61 | $55.61 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $74.20 |
| Missouri | 19 | $32.50 | $72.62 | $718.21 |
| Montana | 2 | $67.20 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $83.30 |
| Nevada | 4 | $16.81 | $18.62 | $55.91 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $38.57 | $42.43 | $42.43 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 21 | $38.57 | $38.57 | $211.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $25.50 | $88.83 | $88.83 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 64 | $42.00 | $83.20 | $306.60 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $89.17 | $105.30 | $198.25 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $83.40 | $99.00 | $298.80 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $47.50 | $58.20 | $125.45 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 24 | $77.91 | $77.91 | $229.00 |
| Texas | 108 | $21.50 | $97.19 | $691.26 |
| Virginia | 33 | $25.50 | $75.00 | $552.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $36.40 | $55.61 | $138.40 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $42.00 | $73.50 | $170.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $34.98 | $80.00 | $125.40 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $48.72 | $71.34 | $77.14 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $434.64 | $19.30 – $1,159.04 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $434.64 | $19.30 – $1,178.16 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $434.64 | $19.30 – $1,159.04 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $434.64 | $19.30 – $1,159.04 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $442.21 | $38.57 – $77.14 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $486.78 | $23.14 – $147.20 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $510.86 | $20.81 – $68.74 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $510.86 | $20.81 – $68.74 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | $528.95 | $22.56 – $91.80 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $552.00 | $33.57 – $165.59 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $559.01 | $23.14 – $147.20 |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $595.33 | $38.57 – $85.63 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | $629.73 | $32.40 – $101.05 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $635.92 | $38.18 – $40.50 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | $691.26 | $23.14 – $147.20 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | $718.21 | $20.81 – $68.74 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $28.93 – $81.77 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $28.93 – $81.77 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $28.93 – $81.77 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $28.93 – $57.86 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $28.93 – $81.77 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $52.68 – $52.68 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $28.93 – $81.77 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $28.93 – $81.77 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $28.93 – $81.77 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $28.93 – $81.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $38.18 – $310.49 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $34.96 – $121.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $34.96 – $126.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $34.96 – $122.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $38.40 – $426.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $34.96 – $122.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $34.96 – $125.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $38.18 – $233.35 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $34.96 – $121.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $30.86 – $121.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $34.96 – $122.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $30.86 – $121.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $34.96 – $125.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $38.18 – $132.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $34.96 – $116.29 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $34.96 – $126.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $34.96 – $119.10 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $34.96 – $114.37 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $34.96 – $116.13 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $34.96 – $122.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $38.18 – $132.02 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $31.75 – $196.38 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $32.40 – $158.91 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $32.40 – $196.38 |