Lead capillary cost at US hospitals
HC Lead Capillary · CPT 83655
$2.95
lowest cash price
$57.50
national median
$571.80
highest cash price
871
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2.95–$571.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($48.90) → Sep 1, 2026 ($62.40)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $43.68 | $144.30 | $248.04 |
| Arizona | 24 | $6.64 | $12.80 | $162.28 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $19.36 | $61.75 | $148.00 |
| California | 88 | $2.95 | $21.84 | $53.56 |
| Colorado | 17 | $13.39 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Florida | 82 | $4.00 | $70.10 | $553.15 |
| Georgia | 24 | $41.44 | $114.27 | $297.93 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $57.60 |
| Illinois | 50 | $22.32 | $92.16 | $289.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $57.50 | $138.60 | $221.40 |
| Iowa | 31 | $32.15 | $81.00 | $139.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $32.40 | $61.10 | $309.88 |
| Kentucky | 25 | $23.34 | $135.60 | $435.65 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $21.32 | $21.32 | $21.32 |
| Maine | 7 | $48.90 | $55.60 | $123.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $4.41 | $41.00 | $246.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $38.30 | $44.69 | $128.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $5.06 | $51.20 | $121.44 |
| Missouri | 21 | $25.50 | $92.40 | $126.75 |
| Montana | 2 | $112.80 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $47.38 | $64.68 | $147.90 |
| Nevada | 4 | $20.91 | $23.16 | $38.08 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $12.11 | $13.32 | $48.40 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $12.11 | $12.11 | $383.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $40.50 | $79.93 | $83.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $8.45 | $54.60 | $184.20 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $41.16 | $58.50 | $110.00 |
| Oregon | 12 | $12.00 | $27.75 | $39.69 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $29.50 | $66.60 | $571.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $63.50 | $80.00 | $417.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $64.00 | $88.00 | $116.00 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $9.80 | $21.15 | $66.32 |
| Texas | 106 | $9.00 | $32.55 | $398.07 |
| Virginia | 35 | $9.60 | $94.00 | $388.80 |
| Washington | 32 | $28.00 | $61.20 | $225.40 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $15.00 | $70.50 | $181.20 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $9.35 | $57.50 | $144.33 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $33.18 | $48.58 | $52.54 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $92.40 | $12.11 – $49.93 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $92.40 | $12.11 – $49.93 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $92.40 | $12.11 – $49.93 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $92.40 | $12.11 – $49.93 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $92.40 | $12.11 – $49.93 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $93.00 | $7.00 – $59.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $93.00 | $7.00 – $69.00 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $93.00 | not published |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $93.00 | not published |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $93.05 | $11.75 – $157.51 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $93.60 | $10.00 – $22.72 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $94.00 | $12.11 – $118.27 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $94.00 | $12.11 – $118.27 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $94.00 | $12.11 – $118.27 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $94.00 | $12.11 – $118.27 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $94.00 | $12.11 – $118.27 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $94.32 | $9.08 – $131.00 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $94.64 | $12.11 – $50.86 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $96.60 | $12.11 – $12.11 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $97.30 | $12.11 – $22.40 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $97.74 | $10.17 – $90.03 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $99.00 | $12.11 – $23.65 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $100.00 | $20.01 – $35.10 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $100.17 | $12.11 – $52.73 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $100.17 | $12.11 – $52.73 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $100.20 | $4.85 – $27.61 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $100.20 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $100.20 | not published |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $100.20 | not published |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $100.80 | $10.00 – $134.40 |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon, IA | $100.80 | $10.83 – $34.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $101.00 | $8.07 – $24.83 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $101.25 | $5.72 – $121.50 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $101.25 | $12.11 – $21.80 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $101.25 | $7.00 – $21.80 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $101.25 | $6.90 – $21.80 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $101.25 | $7.00 – $21.80 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $101.25 | $7.00 – $21.80 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $101.25 | $7.00 – $21.80 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $101.25 | $7.00 – $121.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $102.00 | $4.85 – $39.96 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $102.00 | $4.85 – $27.61 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $102.58 | $9.00 – $25.92 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $103.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $103.60 | not published |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $104.16 | $11.75 – $24.08 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $105.57 | $10.90 – $114.70 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $105.84 | $9.08 – $30.28 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $106.15 | $11.87 – $25.86 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $106.60 | $9.86 – $26.73 |