Infectious agent nucleic acid quantification hepatitis c cost at US hospitals
HC Infectious Agent Nucleic Acid Quantification Hepatitis C · CPT 87522
$14.08
lowest cash price
$253.00
national median
$2,382.00
highest cash price
913
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $14.08–$2,382.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($226.35) → Sep 1, 2026 ($390.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $339.30 | $597.48 | $613.86 |
| Arizona | 24 | $23.96 | $37.19 | $226.91 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $117.80 | $154.70 | $1,142.63 |
| California | 80 | $14.08 | $87.88 | $322.82 |
| Colorado | 17 | $21.31 | $278.78 | $1,922.32 |
| Florida | 81 | $66.79 | $221.00 | $1,877.24 |
| Georgia | 25 | $197.00 | $612.00 | $1,862.97 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $101.44 | $101.44 | $345.00 |
| Illinois | 51 | $43.75 | $385.80 | $932.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $187.25 | $613.20 | $1,015.20 |
| Iowa | 31 | $108.00 | $308.10 | $549.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $239.20 | $655.82 | $655.82 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $88.50 | $225.61 | $976.13 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $129.22 | $129.22 | $129.22 |
| Maine | 7 | $226.35 | $421.70 | $846.30 |
| Maryland | 2 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $24.78 | $338.00 | $390.00 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $119.20 | $148.56 | $455.20 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $42.00 | $198.00 | $658.56 |
| Missouri | 21 | $181.50 | $220.00 | $492.05 |
| Montana | 2 | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 | $1,024.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $100.99 | $337.26 | $725.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $63.35 | $70.15 | $88.38 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $539.00 | $539.00 | $539.00 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $42.84 | $47.12 | $223.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $42.84 | $42.84 | $1,084.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $173.50 | $552.28 | $584.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $131.30 | $411.00 | $1,230.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $169.00 | $294.00 | $1,557.05 |
| Oregon | 12 | $64.64 | $178.50 | $362.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $156.60 | $284.40 | $1,078.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $220.50 | $369.00 | $1,401.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $101.60 | $137.60 | $664.00 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $43.50 | $75.15 | $2,355.92 |
| Texas | 110 | $79.00 | $351.14 | $2,382.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $73.83 | $253.00 | $2,027.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $99.60 | $270.52 | $908.60 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $120.00 | $272.00 | $504.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $102.03 | $195.00 | $637.06 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $61.74 | $92.46 | $104.08 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $226.35 | $23.09 – $212.77 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $226.91 | $17.99 – $135.88 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $229.60 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $231.60 | $42.34 – $184.90 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $231.60 | not published |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $232.29 | $32.31 – $138.86 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $233.09 | $36.40 – $578.76 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $236.50 | $40.49 – $88.98 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $237.05 | $32.13 – $340.63 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $238.80 | $39.65 – $68.54 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $238.80 | $39.65 – $68.54 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $238.80 | $39.65 – $309.86 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $238.80 | $39.65 – $338.30 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $239.20 | $36.41 – $304.20 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $240.00 | $42.84 – $87.69 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $240.00 | $42.84 – $87.69 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $241.50 | $83.09 – $94.88 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $242.32 | $42.84 – $47.85 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $243.00 | $39.65 – $338.30 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $243.00 | $39.65 – $55.11 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $243.50 | $42.84 – $87.69 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $244.02 | $35.99 – $195.50 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $244.50 | $42.84 – $87.69 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $247.00 | $83.09 – $94.88 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $250.00 | $42.84 – $400.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $250.00 | $42.84 – $400.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $250.00 | $42.84 – $450.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $250.00 | $42.84 – $487.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $250.00 | $42.84 – $400.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $250.00 | $42.84 – $400.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $250.00 | $42.84 – $400.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $250.00 | $42.84 – $400.00 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $252.00 | $42.84 – $87.69 |