Hemoglobin cost at US hospitals
HC Hemoglobin · CPT 85018
$2.37
lowest cash price
$33.54
national median
$342.74
highest cash price
918
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2.37–$342.74 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($28.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($26.83)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $33.54 | $46.80 | $78.78 |
| Arizona | 24 | $3.58 | $11.23 | $47.49 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $6.88 | $27.30 | $39.00 |
| California | 91 | $10.13 | $40.32 | $104.04 |
| Colorado | 17 | $6.12 | $151.63 | $277.00 |
| Florida | 64 | $6.60 | $88.25 | $341.22 |
| Georgia | 25 | $12.00 | $34.71 | $232.65 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $33.92 |
| Illinois | 50 | $12.87 | $37.80 | $88.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $18.00 | $42.00 | $75.00 |
| Iowa | 23 | $20.80 | $33.57 | $276.40 |
| Kansas | 11 | $23.20 | $26.00 | $87.07 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $17.23 | $31.57 | $334.60 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $17.16 | $17.16 | $17.16 |
| Maine | 7 | $25.20 | $51.00 | $76.40 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $3.27 | $24.00 | $80.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $15.20 | $43.01 | $59.47 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $9.02 | $17.92 | $26.16 |
| Missouri | 21 | $14.30 | $20.90 | $53.95 |
| Montana | 2 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $15.64 | $29.50 | $40.80 |
| Nevada | 4 | $22.76 | $25.20 | $31.75 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $2.37 | $2.61 | $15.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| New York | 23 | $2.37 | $2.37 | $40.85 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $36.00 | $48.33 | $48.33 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $3.90 | $16.20 | $124.20 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $13.75 | $29.90 | $63.05 |
| Oregon | 13 | $9.18 | $17.25 | $21.12 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $12.60 | $19.20 | $61.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $34.50 | $50.50 | $139.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $24.00 | $29.60 | $55.20 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $4.05 | $7.92 | $234.00 |
| Texas | 103 | $14.70 | $63.15 | $342.74 |
| Virginia | 43 | $4.05 | $19.50 | $165.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $6.00 | $25.83 | $58.10 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $11.50 | $40.00 | $64.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $9.69 | $17.50 | $150.18 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $25.20 | $38.16 | $41.22 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $43.41 | $1.99 – $54.26 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $43.45 | $2.37 – $5.07 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $43.50 | $1.54 – $10.04 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $43.63 | $1.07 – $7.11 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $43.99 | $2.37 – $89.71 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $44.40 | $2.20 – $4.60 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $44.50 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $45.11 | $1.99 – $56.38 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $45.50 | $1.81 – $13.86 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $45.60 | $2.35 – $5.50 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $45.60 | $2.35 – $5.50 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $46.20 | $2.37 – $6.32 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $46.50 | $1.76 – $29.42 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $46.80 | not published |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $46.90 | $1.99 – $58.63 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $46.90 | $1.99 – $70.35 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $46.90 | $1.99 – $70.35 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $46.90 | $3.48 – $62.54 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $47.00 | $2.24 – $3.74 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $47.00 | $1.89 – $8.14 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $47.00 | $1.89 – $10.76 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $47.00 | $1.89 – $8.50 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $47.00 | $1.89 – $8.14 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $47.00 | $1.89 – $8.14 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $47.00 | $2.19 – $5.93 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $47.00 | $1.39 – $10.24 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $47.20 | $18.53 – $53.10 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $47.40 | $1.32 – $5.40 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $47.49 | $2.37 – $4.25 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $47.52 | $2.37 – $5.93 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $47.60 | $2.37 – $4.38 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $47.99 | $3.48 – $71.98 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $47.99 | $2.13 – $71.98 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $47.99 | $1.99 – $71.98 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $47.99 | $1.99 – $59.98 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $47.99 | $1.99 – $71.98 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $48.00 | $2.32 – $6.24 |
| WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital | Lewisburg, PA | $48.20 | $2.35 – $13.77 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $91.82 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $88.92 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $88.92 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $92.78 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $48.33 | $2.95 – $85.05 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $91.82 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $91.82 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $91.82 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $91.82 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $88.92 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $88.92 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $48.33 | $2.42 – $86.99 |