Microalbumin urine screen cost at US hospitals
Microalbumin urine screen · CPT 82044
$1.75
lowest cash price
$19.04
national median
$162.50
highest cash price
306
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1.75–$162.50 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($23.90) → Sep 1, 2026 ($11.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 3 | $6.61 | $31.20 | $42.25 |
| California | 54 | $1.75 | $19.04 | $38.48 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 69 | $7.00 | $18.20 | $37.25 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Illinois | 31 | $22.50 | $25.72 | $31.20 |
| Indiana | 25 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Iowa | 21 | $5.88 | $25.72 | $63.20 |
| Kansas | 10 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Kentucky | 11 | $26.40 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $23.90 | $26.00 | $33.00 |
| Michigan | 26 | $5.64 | $11.00 | $12.00 |
| Minnesota | 9 | $52.80 | $63.20 | $122.40 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $4.20 | $8.20 | $9.00 |
| Missouri | 15 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $20.25 |
| Montana | 2 | $73.60 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Nebraska | 8 | $5.88 | $5.88 | $104.55 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $6.23 | $6.85 | $6.85 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $6.23 | $6.23 | $6.23 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.95 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 50 | $10.00 | $27.95 | $40.80 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $8.58 | $42.25 | $126.10 |
| Oregon | 8 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.35 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| South Carolina | 7 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $48.00 | $63.20 | $99.20 |
| Tennessee | 33 | $7.36 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Texas | 111 | $7.98 | $45.29 | $162.50 |
| Virginia | 33 | $4.20 | $7.50 | $42.00 |
| Washington | 23 | $10.00 | $12.40 | $23.20 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $10.00 | $10.50 | $54.00 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $12.19 | $12.19 | $40.70 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $162.50 | $6.23 – $25.92 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $162.50 | $6.23 – $25.92 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $162.50 | $6.23 – $12.15 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $162.50 | $6.23 – $25.92 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $162.50 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $162.50 | $6.23 – $25.92 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $3.36 – $10.92 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $3.36 – $10.92 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1.88 – $11.29 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $3.36 – $10.92 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $3.36 – $10.92 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $3.36 – $10.92 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $3.36 – $10.92 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $5.30 – $10.92 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4.67 – $13.21 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $4.67 – $13.21 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4.67 – $13.21 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4.67 – $9.35 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $4.67 – $13.21 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $8.51 – $8.51 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $4.67 – $13.21 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $4.67 – $13.21 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $4.67 – $13.21 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $4.67 – $13.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $6.17 – $150.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $6.17 – $150.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $5.65 – $134.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $5.65 – $139.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $6.17 – $150.88 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $5.65 – $137.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $5.65 – $143.04 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $5.65 – $139.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5.65 – $139.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $6.20 – $143.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $5.65 – $139.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $5.65 – $133.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $5.65 – $141.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $6.17 – $144.11 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $5.65 – $137.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $5.65 – $141.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $4.98 – $137.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $6.17 – $150.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $5.65 – $139.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $5.61 – $149.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $6.17 – $149.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $4.98 – $137.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $6.20 – $9.59 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $3.56 – $143.01 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $5.65 – $139.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $5.65 – $141.72 |