Lithium therapeutic drug level cost at US hospitals
HC Lithium Tda · CPT 80178
$4.20
lowest cash price
$69.42
national median
$708.80
highest cash price
925
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.20–$708.80 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$4.20
OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital — Peoria, ILMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($113.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($99.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $13.44 | $109.20 | $233.22 |
| Arizona | 24 | $4.37 | $8.63 | $162.68 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $18.60 | $62.40 | $92.30 |
| California | 91 | $12.52 | $106.05 | $347.51 |
| Colorado | 13 | $11.80 | $245.56 | $352.01 |
| Florida | 63 | $34.45 | $164.76 | $501.89 |
| Georgia | 24 | $33.00 | $69.42 | $212.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $59.20 |
| Illinois | 50 | $4.20 | $87.12 | $329.04 |
| Indiana | 26 | $71.00 | $117.50 | $208.80 |
| Iowa | 31 | $40.30 | $66.43 | $228.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $49.60 | $253.26 | $457.71 |
| Kentucky | 25 | $28.91 | $81.63 | $136.80 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Maine | 7 | $74.15 | $133.20 | $139.70 |
| Maryland | 2 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $9.12 | $47.00 | $143.20 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $35.14 | $40.99 | $84.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $16.64 | $43.46 | $63.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $24.00 | $146.30 | $646.26 |
| Montana | 2 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $98.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $31.88 | $109.62 | $152.15 |
| Nevada | 4 | $18.86 | $20.89 | $26.32 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.15 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $6.61 | $7.27 | $54.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $157.08 | $157.08 | $157.08 |
| New York | 23 | $6.61 | $16.20 | $206.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $42.84 | $70.58 | $93.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $20.15 | $61.80 | $250.20 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $36.00 | $59.15 | $224.90 |
| Oregon | 12 | $28.05 | $54.00 | $58.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $23.00 | $46.80 | $349.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $34.00 | $126.00 | $350.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $38.40 | $60.00 | $95.20 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $4.48 | $22.11 | $639.29 |
| Texas | 103 | $11.76 | $136.09 | $708.80 |
| Virginia | 43 | $11.27 | $117.00 | $661.00 |
| Washington | 33 | $13.20 | $38.24 | $145.60 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $15.20 | $46.00 | $120.60 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $21.09 | $62.50 | $172.70 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $21.84 | $31.98 | $34.58 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $349.00 | $2.97 – $19.83 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $349.80 | $6.54 – $12.89 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $350.00 | $5.65 – $32.29 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $350.00 | $5.65 – $30.90 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $351.00 | $5.08 – $7.07 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $352.01 | $6.54 – $18.91 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $391.94 | $2.97 – $19.83 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $406.81 | $3.57 – $14.77 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $413.55 | $3.57 – $14.77 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $413.55 | $3.57 – $14.77 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $434.18 | $6.61 – $14.98 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $457.71 | $3.57 – $14.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $470.00 | $6.54 – $73.09 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $501.89 | $6.61 – $14.67 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $518.40 | $6.57 – $26.74 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $629.81 | $2.97 – $19.83 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $639.29 | $2.97 – $19.83 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $642.10 | $6.61 – $37.51 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $642.39 | $5.08 – $37.51 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | $646.26 | $3.57 – $14.77 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $653.34 | $3.97 – $25.83 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | $661.00 | $5.75 – $9.58 |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | $685.78 | $3.97 – $26.85 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $706.43 | $5.55 – $27.89 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $708.80 | $3.97 – $25.83 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $3.57 – $14.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $6.54 – $76.52 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5.99 – $70.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $6.58 – $73.04 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $5.99 – $70.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $5.99 – $71.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $5.99 – $71.87 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $5.99 – $70.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $5.95 – $75.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $5.99 – $70.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $5.95 – $67.53 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $6.54 – $75.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $6.61 – $79.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $5.99 – $65.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $6.54 – $75.89 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $3.87 – $18.91 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $3.01 – $18.91 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $3.14 – $18.91 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $5.44 – $27.89 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $3.97 – $25.83 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $3.97 – $25.83 |
| WellSpan Newberry Hospital | Etters, PA | not published | not published |
| Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center | Alamogordo, NM | not published | $7.08 – $10.62 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | not published | $9.06 – $12.99 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos | San Marcos, TX | not published | $6.17 – $14.87 |