Mayo alkaloids definitive assay nicotine/cotinine cost at US hospitals
HC Mayo Alkaloids Definitive Assay Nicotine/Cotinine · CPT 80323
$9.52
lowest cash price
$112.77
national median
$1,029.41
highest cash price
597
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $9.52–$1,029.41 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($158.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($155.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $53.82 | $140.28 | $161.46 |
| Arizona | 17 | $13.44 | $25.28 | $68.62 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $63.05 | $89.05 | $264.00 |
| California | 63 | $9.52 | $80.08 | $248.56 |
| Colorado | 10 | $22.81 | $74.54 | $376.72 |
| Florida | 81 | $16.00 | $137.80 | $661.44 |
| Georgia | 22 | $186.03 | $552.00 | $552.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $104.32 |
| Illinois | 49 | $45.00 | $173.40 | $335.00 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 30 | $72.14 | $101.40 | $278.00 |
| Kansas | 9 | $42.40 | $141.70 | $587.95 |
| Kentucky | 7 | $218.39 | $264.76 | $375.30 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $83.98 | $83.98 | $83.98 |
| Maine | 7 | $96.10 | $99.00 | $227.00 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 27 | $80.37 | $155.00 | $190.40 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $26.04 | $107.40 | $166.92 |
| Missouri | 19 | $67.50 | $151.25 | $309.65 |
| Montana | 2 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $28.06 | $138.18 | $224.93 |
| Nevada | 1 | $58.32 | $58.32 | $58.32 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $163.00 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $38.18 | $48.51 | $58.87 |
| New York | 21 | $188.66 | $211.72 | $417.00 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $226.59 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Ohio | 46 | $70.00 | $270.75 | $386.10 |
| Oklahoma | 5 | $63.05 | $244.20 | $336.60 |
| Oregon | 12 | $16.28 | $47.25 | $93.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $201.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $34.80 | $268.50 | $471.00 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $88.80 | $88.80 | $112.00 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $21.85 | $22.35 | $167.98 |
| Texas | 89 | $10.68 | $99.72 | $1,029.41 |
| Virginia | 18 | $21.85 | $22.35 | $22.35 |
| Washington | 24 | $14.00 | $78.00 | $176.46 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $47.50 | $70.00 | $207.50 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $33.00 | $172.25 | $344.30 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $74.41 | $76.44 | $80.47 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $115.92 | $0.04 – $144.90 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $115.92 | $0.04 – $135.22 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $115.92 | $0.04 – $144.90 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $115.92 | $0.04 – $144.90 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $124.75 | $0.01 – $76.00 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $124.80 | $0.02 – $0.02 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $125.28 | $112.23 – $255.78 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $125.28 | $0.02 – $126.00 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $126.60 | not published |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $127.40 | $0.07 – $0.07 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $127.89 | $91.35 – $255.78 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $130.40 | $22.00 – $22.00 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $130.90 | $0.05 – $0.05 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $131.04 | not published |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $131.04 | not published |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $131.04 | not published |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $131.04 | not published |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $131.04 | not published |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $131.61 | $76.00 – $76.00 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $134.40 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $134.55 | $0.01 – $45.59 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $135.00 | $23.74 – $23.74 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $137.80 | $1.90 – $11.88 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $137.80 | $2.21 – $11.00 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $137.80 | $1.93 – $9.90 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $137.80 | $1.91 – $9.90 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $137.80 | $1.84 – $9.90 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $137.80 | $1.87 – $13.36 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $137.80 | $1.90 – $9.90 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $137.80 | $1.88 – $9.90 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $138.00 | not published |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $138.18 | $46.45 – $279.65 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $138.18 | $46.45 – $279.65 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $138.18 | $55.93 – $279.65 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $138.18 | $46.06 – $279.65 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $138.18 | $46.45 – $279.65 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $138.18 | $46.45 – $279.65 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $140.28 | $37.81 – $37.81 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $141.70 | $11.86 – $42.30 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | $141.96 | $0.05 – $0.05 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $142.56 | $14.08 – $198.00 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $142.56 | $4.99 – $129.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $142.56 | $4.99 – $129.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $142.56 | $5.17 – $129.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $142.56 | $18.33 – $129.60 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $144.30 | $26.67 – $28.76 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $144.45 | $76.00 – $76.00 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $149.50 | $36.77 – $239.20 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $151.20 | $24.51 – $24.51 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $151.25 | $24.66 – $65.73 |