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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $44.20 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $44.20 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $44.20 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $44.20 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $44.20 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $44.20 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $44.20 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $44.20 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $44.55 | $3.24 – $26.09 |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $45.00 | $2.72 – $12.17 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $45.01 | $2.07 – $71.21 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $45.39 | $6.47 – $92.55 |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $45.60 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $46.15 | $4.93 – $37.87 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $46.20 | $6.39 – $27.92 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $46.20 | $2.91 – $58.50 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $47.00 | $6.47 – $13.27 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $47.00 | $6.47 – $13.27 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $47.22 | $6.28 – $19.00 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $47.50 | $12.57 – $14.36 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $47.84 | $5.14 – $19.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $48.00 | $5.82 – $29.44 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $48.00 | $4.21 – $64.00 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $48.00 | $6.39 – $14.40 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $48.00 | $6.39 – $10.82 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $48.00 | $5.82 – $30.41 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $48.00 | $5.82 – $30.41 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $48.00 | $6.47 – $29.12 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $48.00 | $6.47 – $13.27 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $48.00 | $6.47 – $13.27 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $48.01 | $6.47 – $11.81 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $48.50 | not published |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $48.50 | $12.57 – $14.36 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $48.75 | not published |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $49.20 | $3.65 – $11.73 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $49.50 | $6.47 – $13.27 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $49.50 | $6.47 – $13.27 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $49.95 | $6.47 – $46.95 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $49.95 | $3.49 – $46.95 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $50.82 | $4.98 – $58.93 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $50.85 | $5.43 – $28.53 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $50.96 | $6.34 – $39.97 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $51.77 | $5.51 – $111.02 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $52.00 | $5.75 – $8.09 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $52.00 | $6.47 – $27.17 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $53.04 | $6.47 – $30.22 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $53.30 | $5.75 – $8.09 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $53.30 | $32.46 – $82.00 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $53.30 | $31.00 – $92.30 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $53.30 | $31.34 – $82.00 |