Heparin assay cost at US hospitals
HC Heparin Assay · CPT 85520
$12.00
lowest cash price
$139.15
national median
$1,387.00
highest cash price
889
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $12.00–$1,387.00 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$1,387.00
NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center — New York, NYMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($32.75) → Sep 1, 2026 ($111.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $138.84 | $159.90 | $262.08 |
| Arizona | 23 | $22.40 | $66.85 | $477.11 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $20.38 | $104.65 | $170.05 |
| California | 89 | $16.15 | $161.20 | $517.65 |
| Colorado | 16 | $18.33 | $1,144.67 | $1,144.67 |
| Florida | 81 | $33.76 | $214.32 | $673.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $54.76 | $220.74 | $1,117.79 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $18.56 | $18.56 | $102.75 |
| Illinois | 50 | $32.85 | $177.84 | $638.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $12.00 | $237.00 | $585.00 |
| Iowa | 30 | $32.85 | $53.95 | $235.20 |
| Kansas | 10 | $49.20 | $74.75 | $364.05 |
| Kentucky | 20 | $36.64 | $145.57 | $785.23 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $114.14 | $114.14 | $114.14 |
| Maine | 7 | $32.75 | $140.90 | $203.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $18.06 | $76.16 | $662.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $48.80 | $89.71 | $166.40 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $18.20 | $178.64 | $324.80 |
| Missouri | 17 | $92.40 | $172.25 | $1,109.30 |
| Montana | 2 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $172.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $39.13 | $201.60 | $317.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $44.34 | $196.80 | $274.56 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.85 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $13.09 | $14.40 | $118.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $68.46 | $68.46 | $68.46 |
| New York | 22 | $13.09 | $13.09 | $1,387.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $45.50 | $157.20 | $312.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Ohio | 67 | $31.85 | $126.60 | $1,190.80 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $60.50 | $141.05 | $457.60 |
| Oregon | 12 | $23.04 | $104.30 | $165.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $27.00 | $86.40 | $1,046.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $201.00 | $278.50 | $1,163.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $120.00 | $155.20 | $242.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $22.54 | $43.56 | $1,137.00 |
| Texas | 111 | $44.84 | $221.85 | $1,271.89 |
| Virginia | 43 | $22.54 | $109.80 | $832.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $28.80 | $121.77 | $284.44 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $34.00 | $148.80 | $480.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $74.67 | $167.50 | $170.87 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $27.30 | $41.34 | $58.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $161.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $162.54 | $13.09 – $14.40 |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $162.60 | not published |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $163.97 | $7.85 – $135.63 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $164.33 | $11.12 – $159.09 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $164.33 | $11.12 – $212.12 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $164.33 | $11.12 – $212.12 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $164.33 | $11.12 – $212.12 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $164.33 | $11.12 – $215.62 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $164.33 | $7.85 – $212.12 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $164.33 | $11.12 – $212.12 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $164.56 | $11.47 – $134.92 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $164.73 | $13.09 – $130.11 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $164.85 | $13.09 – $40.60 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $165.00 | $1.50 – $101.19 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $165.60 | not published |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $165.75 | $12.88 – $23.95 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $165.75 | $12.88 – $26.18 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $165.75 | $12.88 – $26.18 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $165.75 | $12.88 – $26.18 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $165.75 | $12.88 – $26.18 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $166.40 | $71.45 – $187.20 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $166.40 | $71.45 – $187.20 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $166.54 | $3.77 – $23.56 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $167.35 | $13.09 – $157.31 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $167.41 | $11.00 – $79.24 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $167.41 | $11.00 – $95.08 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $167.41 | $11.00 – $95.08 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $167.41 | $12.00 – $84.52 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $167.50 | $10.47 – $45.94 |