Folic acid cost at US hospitals
HC Folic Acid · CPT 82746
$5.72
lowest cash price
$101.50
national median
$1,026.87
highest cash price
937
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.72–$1,026.87 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($180.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($184.11)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $113.88 | $155.22 | $181.74 |
| Arizona | 22 | $5.72 | $7.78 | $206.28 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $24.70 | $63.70 | $190.00 |
| California | 91 | $11.89 | $109.20 | $443.19 |
| Colorado | 11 | $10.21 | $235.50 | $556.73 |
| Florida | 80 | $6.05 | $188.00 | $1,013.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $37.30 | $260.91 | $346.60 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $46.08 | $46.08 | $104.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $41.58 | $133.20 | $456.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $93.38 | $194.40 | $285.60 |
| Iowa | 31 | $46.15 | $71.50 | $214.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $40.40 | $244.10 | $342.63 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $57.28 | $184.11 | $927.07 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $102.70 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Maine | 7 | $160.30 | $191.65 | $266.20 |
| Maryland | 2 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $20.29 | $59.00 | $166.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $34.61 | $37.87 | $140.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $11.88 | $64.20 | $109.50 |
| Missouri | 21 | $43.50 | $86.35 | $809.77 |
| Montana | 2 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $27.59 | $105.42 | $226.95 |
| Nevada | 4 | $21.69 | $139.61 | $194.77 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.75 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $14.70 | $16.17 | $78.40 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $14.70 | $14.70 | $337.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $104.18 | $104.18 | $120.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $24.70 | $85.50 | $286.80 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $50.00 | $73.70 | $135.30 |
| Oregon | 12 | $25.92 | $67.50 | $87.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $42.00 | $79.20 | $273.00 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $44.40 | $102.05 | $379.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $71.20 | $104.80 | $116.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $25.30 | $48.84 | $1,026.87 |
| Texas | 103 | $18.45 | $135.20 | $914.20 |
| Virginia | 43 | $25.30 | $148.00 | $704.92 |
| Washington | 33 | $14.49 | $78.28 | $157.50 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $12.00 | $82.50 | $273.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $41.61 | $128.70 | $267.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $18.90 | $27.68 | $29.92 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $87.50 | $14.70 – $140.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $87.50 | $14.70 – $140.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $87.50 | $14.70 – $157.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $87.50 | $14.70 – $170.45 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $87.50 | $14.70 – $140.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $87.50 | $14.70 – $140.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $87.50 | $14.70 – $140.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $87.50 | $14.70 – $140.00 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $87.75 | $14.46 – $26.90 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $87.75 | $14.46 – $29.40 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $87.75 | $14.46 – $29.40 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $87.75 | $14.46 – $29.40 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $87.75 | $14.46 – $29.40 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $88.00 | $26.63 – $99.00 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $89.40 | $13.20 – $15.88 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $89.76 | $14.70 – $33.08 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $89.76 | $14.70 – $33.08 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $89.76 | $14.70 – $33.08 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $89.76 | $14.70 – $19.11 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $90.00 | not published |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $90.60 | $13.20 – $28.69 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $90.72 | $30.71 – $33.78 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $91.75 | $7.26 – $123.95 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $93.24 | $6.62 – $133.20 |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $93.38 | $14.70 – $31.00 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $93.60 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $93.60 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $93.60 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $93.60 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $93.60 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $93.90 | $16.87 – $175.49 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $94.25 | $57.41 – $145.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $94.25 | $14.55 – $163.21 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $94.25 | $55.42 – $145.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $94.25 | $74.63 – $151.55 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $94.25 | $14.25 – $145.00 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $94.41 | $14.70 – $1,260.90 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $94.50 | $12.79 – $15.44 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $95.20 | $40.88 – $107.10 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $95.20 | $40.88 – $107.10 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $95.22 | $5.11 – $163.87 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $95.45 | $2.50 – $37.90 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $95.88 | $14.70 – $68.62 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $96.00 | $14.70 – $37.17 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $96.00 | $14.70 – $16.17 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $96.13 | $14.70 – $113.44 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $96.25 | $14.70 – $25.73 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $96.50 | $13.89 – $74.40 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $97.00 | $7.26 – $7.26 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $97.20 | $7.26 – $30.87 |