Iron cost at US hospitals
HC Iron · CPT 83540
$5.94
lowest cash price
$75.00
national median
$773.33
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 $5.94–$773.33 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($49.95) → Sep 1, 2026 ($81.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $55.86 | $79.56 | $148.98 |
| Arizona | 24 | $11.72 | $33.70 | $260.15 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $13.87 | $40.30 | $121.00 |
| California | 91 | $12.55 | $80.08 | $346.60 |
| Colorado | 15 | $47.22 | $199.86 | $249.45 |
| Florida | 79 | $24.76 | $155.09 | $691.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $15.40 | $130.65 | $228.53 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $87.04 |
| Illinois | 51 | $26.07 | $79.10 | $207.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $40.75 | $89.40 | $495.30 |
| Iowa | 29 | $29.90 | $53.30 | $694.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $20.80 | $63.05 | $237.69 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $24.93 | $133.20 | $773.33 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50.96 | $50.96 | $50.96 |
| Maine | 7 | $49.95 | $71.50 | $141.00 |
| Maryland | 2 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $8.93 | $26.00 | $102.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $23.52 | $25.73 | $92.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $5.94 | $34.23 | $281.76 |
| Missouri | 21 | $21.75 | $36.30 | $193.05 |
| Montana | 2 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $304.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $24.38 | $65.52 | $292.40 |
| Nevada | 4 | $91.02 | $100.26 | $126.99 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $6.47 | $7.12 | $42.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $106.68 | $106.68 | $106.68 |
| New York | 23 | $6.47 | $6.47 | $118.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $57.50 | $85.93 | $110.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $18.20 | $61.04 | $451.50 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $45.00 | $70.67 | $575.30 |
| Oregon | 12 | $16.00 | $28.50 | $48.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $20.00 | $41.40 | $340.00 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $75.00 | $146.00 | $358.20 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $30.40 | $64.00 | $80.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $11.04 | $42.60 | $715.14 |
| Texas | 109 | $31.50 | $106.93 | $707.28 |
| Virginia | 43 | $11.04 | $188.10 | $484.15 |
| Washington | 33 | $12.80 | $48.00 | $141.40 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $25.50 | $54.00 | $340.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $25.97 | $67.50 | $144.06 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $87.36 | $127.92 | $138.32 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $176.00 | $5.16 – $22.22 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $176.00 | $5.97 – $16.18 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $176.00 | $3.80 – $27.97 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $179.05 | $5.50 – $454.28 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $186.79 | $6.47 – $28.80 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $186.79 | $6.47 – $28.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $187.10 | $5.87 – $79.93 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $188.10 | not published |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $190.80 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $193.05 | $5.82 – $11.65 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $193.42 | $3.20 – $71.69 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $196.37 | $6.47 – $13.06 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $199.00 | $5.63 – $28.93 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $199.00 | $5.63 – $27.81 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $199.00 | $5.63 – $27.81 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $199.20 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $199.86 | $6.41 – $6.79 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $207.20 | $6.47 – $6.60 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $215.22 | $6.47 – $66.81 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Hospital Frisco | Frisco, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington | Arlington, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford | Bedford, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Hospital Rockwall | Rockwall, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $217.80 | $6.47 – $27.22 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $217.80 | $5.43 – $27.22 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $220.32 | $6.34 – $52.87 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $221.87 | not published |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $222.00 | $5.52 – $33.80 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $222.00 | $5.52 – $33.80 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $226.01 | $6.47 – $14.36 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $227.25 | $6.47 – $94.35 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $228.53 | $6.47 – $12.82 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $228.63 | $6.63 – $14.70 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $231.00 | $6.47 – $6.47 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $233.69 | $1.03 – $22.55 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $237.00 | not published |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $237.69 | $2.72 – $18.76 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $237.69 | $2.72 – $18.76 |