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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $18.75 | $5.79 – $27.77 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $18.75 | $5.79 – $25.22 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $18.75 | $5.79 – $25.22 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $18.75 | $5.79 – $27.77 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $18.75 | $11.57 – $25.22 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $18.75 | $11.57 – $25.22 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $19.98 | $11.22 – $33.25 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $20.24 | $8.99 – $33.25 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $21.56 | $5.21 – $69.30 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $23.09 | $11.57 – $25.64 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $23.09 | $9.49 – $54.60 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $23.10 | $11.57 – $28.00 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $23.56 | $11.57 – $28.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $23.79 | $2.31 – $15.53 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $24.17 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $24.17 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $24.76 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $25.40 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $26.47 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $27.06 | $8.68 – $47.67 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $27.20 | $8.43 – $22.68 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $27.20 | $8.43 – $22.68 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $27.20 | $8.63 – $22.68 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $27.20 | $8.59 – $30.49 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $27.20 | $8.63 – $22.68 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $27.94 | $6.94 – $99.68 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $29.07 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $29.25 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $29.99 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $30.00 | $9.69 – $47.70 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $30.14 | $6.94 – $99.68 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $30.42 | $11.57 – $28.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $31.20 | $11.57 – $26.25 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $31.32 | $5.21 – $97.20 |
| Henry Ford Rochester Hospital | Rochester, MI | $31.49 | $6.25 – $21.98 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $31.59 | $11.57 – $28.00 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $32.00 | $4.86 – $24.30 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $32.40 | $54.00 – $54.00 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $32.40 | $5.21 – $97.20 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $33.00 | $9.49 – $54.60 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $33.04 | $6.71 – $15.97 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $33.28 | $11.57 – $12.09 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $33.48 | $9.72 – $51.02 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $34.56 | $5.21 – $97.20 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $35.00 | not published |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $35.64 | $5.21 – $97.20 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $35.64 | $5.21 – $97.20 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $35.64 | $5.21 – $97.20 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $35.64 | $5.21 – $97.20 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $36.48 | $11.57 – $44.66 |