Insulin total cost at US hospitals
HC Insulin Total · CPT 83525
$3.37
lowest cash price
$66.64
national median
$661.42
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 $3.37–$661.42 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($28.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($126.58)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $98.28 | $170.82 | $271.44 |
| Arizona | 23 | $4.79 | $9.46 | $189.21 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $20.64 | $58.50 | $152.00 |
| California | 82 | $3.60 | $52.20 | $144.16 |
| Colorado | 9 | $12.94 | $183.09 | $183.09 |
| Florida | 82 | $3.37 | $71.22 | $624.75 |
| Georgia | 25 | $21.02 | $162.63 | $467.92 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $65.28 | $65.28 | $72.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $27.50 | $90.60 | $378.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $60.50 | $85.80 | $277.80 |
| Iowa | 31 | $55.00 | $85.80 | $195.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $60.00 | $78.00 | $184.25 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $45.00 | $136.20 | $306.97 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $19.76 | $19.76 | $19.76 |
| Maine | 7 | $28.65 | $128.15 | $200.75 |
| Maryland | 2 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $15.77 | $46.00 | $306.30 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $26.94 | $29.52 | $132.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $15.33 | $36.57 | $108.75 |
| Missouri | 21 | $24.75 | $78.65 | $293.87 |
| Montana | 2 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $18.30 | $126.00 | $144.50 |
| Nevada | 4 | $21.32 | $23.61 | $29.75 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $336.60 | $336.60 | $336.60 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $11.43 | $12.57 | $95.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $11.43 | $11.43 | $223.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $75.00 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $15.20 | $51.35 | $208.20 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $30.55 | $48.66 | $193.74 |
| Oregon | 12 | $17.60 | $54.75 | $83.44 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $42.00 | $66.60 | $638.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $55.50 | $108.00 | $508.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $53.60 | $115.20 | $138.40 |
| Tennessee | 34 | $7.00 | $33.90 | $563.40 |
| Texas | 100 | $8.00 | $96.05 | $661.42 |
| Virginia | 43 | $19.55 | $151.00 | $523.09 |
| Washington | 32 | $29.20 | $53.92 | $234.50 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $22.50 | $69.50 | $155.40 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $11.55 | $65.00 | $216.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $23.94 | $35.06 | $37.91 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $81.75 | $11.43 – $20.57 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $82.17 | $11.43 – $95.04 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $82.50 | $10.80 – $18.06 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $82.50 | $10.80 – $18.06 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $82.50 | $6.54 – $12.57 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $82.55 | $10.29 – $40.01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $82.56 | $10.29 – $52.01 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $82.56 | $10.29 – $53.72 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $82.56 | $10.29 – $53.72 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $82.56 | $11.43 – $51.44 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $83.44 | $11.43 – $554.25 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $84.80 | $25.66 – $95.40 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $84.80 | $25.66 – $95.40 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $84.94 | $11.43 – $20.87 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $85.20 | $9.53 – $22.10 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $85.33 | $9.71 – $161.07 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $85.40 | $11.43 – $44.69 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $85.40 | $11.43 – $11.43 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $85.47 | $2.54 – $45.93 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | $85.75 | $11.43 – $30.52 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $85.80 | $5.29 – $26.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $85.80 | $5.29 – $26.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $85.80 | $5.29 – $26.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $85.80 | $5.29 – $26.06 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $85.80 | $52.26 – $132.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $85.80 | $49.90 – $148.58 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $85.80 | $50.45 – $132.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $85.80 | $67.94 – $137.97 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $85.80 | $11.08 – $132.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $85.80 | $5.29 – $26.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $85.80 | $5.29 – $26.06 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $86.45 | $11.08 – $133.00 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $86.79 | $5.72 – $53.48 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $86.84 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $87.00 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $87.00 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $87.00 | not published |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $87.60 | not published |