Lactic acid cost at US hospitals
HC Lactic Acid · CPT 83605
$11.57
lowest cash price
$107.10
national median
$1,061.89
highest cash price
893
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $11.57–$1,061.89 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($121.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($99.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $130.26 | $174.72 | $230.10 |
| Arizona | 23 | $16.38 | $29.25 | $159.53 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $49.83 | $179.17 | $195.65 |
| California | 91 | $23.79 | $175.76 | $646.33 |
| Colorado | 17 | $19.98 | $249.28 | $249.28 |
| Florida | 81 | $53.63 | $270.03 | $1,052.82 |
| Georgia | 25 | $23.09 | $149.37 | $620.10 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $40.64 | $40.64 | $103.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $27.06 | $146.16 | $408.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $71.12 | $123.60 | $382.27 |
| Iowa | 25 | $64.28 | $78.72 | $551.20 |
| Kansas | 11 | $30.00 | $104.00 | $255.68 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $47.40 | $114.00 | $382.27 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $61.36 | $61.36 | $61.36 |
| Maine | 7 | $118.65 | $145.80 | $444.90 |
| Maryland | 2 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $12.60 | $42.00 | $410.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $56.11 | $80.86 | $128.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $32.00 | $47.46 | $285.75 |
| Missouri | 21 | $36.75 | $183.15 | $257.40 |
| Montana | 2 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $118.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $59.34 | $110.04 | $139.40 |
| Nevada | 4 | $62.18 | $170.56 | $237.96 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $11.57 | $12.73 | $73.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $122.64 | $122.64 | $122.64 |
| New York | 23 | $11.57 | $11.57 | $431.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $96.53 | $96.53 | $183.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $46.40 | $96.20 | $294.60 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $53.00 | $163.91 | $420.55 |
| Oregon | 12 | $46.75 | $81.00 | $171.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $36.60 | $75.20 | $505.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $90.00 | $155.00 | $645.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $52.00 | $65.60 | $115.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $18.40 | $34.56 | $829.39 |
| Texas | 113 | $33.48 | $165.55 | $1,061.89 |
| Virginia | 43 | $18.40 | $161.40 | $545.49 |
| Washington | 32 | $27.20 | $83.54 | $200.90 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $35.00 | $189.00 | $472.60 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $36.48 | $65.00 | $173.90 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $14.70 | $79.33 | $85.79 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $171.50 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $171.50 | $11.57 – $34.71 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $172.20 | $3.97 – $26.38 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $172.80 | not published |
| Adventhealth Durand | Durand, WI | $173.90 | not published |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $174.30 | $11.57 – $62.51 |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $174.72 | not published |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $174.78 | $1.59 – $67.50 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $174.92 | $3.18 – $7.95 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $175.76 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | $176.28 | $11.57 – $72.08 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $176.28 | $9.83 – $64.79 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $177.03 | $9.60 – $67.50 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $177.45 | $10.29 – $14.46 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $177.45 | $10.29 – $14.46 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $177.45 | $10.29 – $14.46 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $177.78 | $1.06 – $25.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $178.10 | $10.08 – $42.84 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $179.17 | $6.17 – $23.14 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $179.28 | $12.03 – $249.00 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $183.00 | $11.57 – $11.80 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $183.00 | $11.80 – $17.90 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $183.00 | $11.80 – $21.35 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $183.00 | $10.07 – $12.15 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $183.00 | $11.57 – $76.68 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $183.00 | $11.57 – $76.68 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $183.00 | $11.57 – $76.68 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $183.00 | $11.57 – $76.68 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $183.00 | $11.57 – $12.15 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $183.00 | $9.35 – $56.96 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $183.00 | $11.57 – $76.68 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $183.15 | $11.57 – $44.05 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $183.15 | $11.57 – $44.05 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $183.15 | $11.57 – $44.05 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $183.15 | $11.57 – $44.05 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $183.15 | $11.57 – $44.05 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $183.15 | $11.57 – $44.05 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $183.30 | $10.29 – $14.46 |