Platelet automated cost at US hospitals
HC Platelet Automated · CPT 85049
$2.56
lowest cash price
$46.00
national median
$486.68
highest cash price
898
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2.56–$486.68 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($52.55) → Sep 1, 2026 ($57.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $28.86 | $28.86 | $38.64 |
| Arizona | 20 | $2.56 | $3.88 | $89.79 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $16.25 | $59.15 | $78.00 |
| California | 88 | $8.34 | $93.60 | $212.67 |
| Colorado | 14 | $3.95 | $274.49 | $449.34 |
| Florida | 60 | $23.04 | $133.25 | $479.75 |
| Georgia | 25 | $21.00 | $50.70 | $295.90 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $36.48 |
| Illinois | 50 | $16.83 | $56.10 | $465.12 |
| Indiana | 26 | $26.40 | $54.81 | $120.00 |
| Iowa | 28 | $20.80 | $33.57 | $139.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $29.60 | $87.07 | $457.71 |
| Kentucky | 21 | $12.06 | $54.81 | $123.85 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $45.76 | $45.76 | $45.76 |
| Maine | 7 | $32.40 | $79.55 | $98.50 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $6.18 | $27.00 | $92.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $25.60 | $46.99 | $60.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $12.48 | $31.20 | $41.25 |
| Missouri | 17 | $17.25 | $33.55 | $387.63 |
| Montana | 2 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $64.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $8.43 | $52.92 | $67.15 |
| Nevada | 4 | $27.96 | $66.83 | $93.24 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $119.60 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $4.48 | $4.93 | $20.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $72.66 | $72.66 | $72.66 |
| New York | 23 | $4.48 | $4.48 | $65.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $87.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Ohio | 67 | $11.05 | $35.60 | $140.40 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $16.25 | $43.55 | $84.00 |
| Oregon | 12 | $17.85 | $33.75 | $37.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $12.00 | $44.40 | $316.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $28.00 | $68.50 | $260.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $24.00 | $34.40 | $83.20 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $7.65 | $14.85 | $460.45 |
| Texas | 107 | $21.42 | $81.45 | $486.68 |
| Virginia | 43 | $7.65 | $86.40 | $261.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $11.60 | $27.03 | $86.84 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $18.50 | $47.50 | $68.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $11.97 | $30.00 | $91.29 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $5.88 | $8.90 | $9.62 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | $42.42 | $4.03 – $16.95 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | $42.42 | $1.61 – $16.95 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $42.80 | $3.00 – $5.11 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $42.84 | $4.35 – $4.73 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $42.94 | $0.88 – $45.66 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $43.01 | $4.17 – $19.92 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $43.01 | $4.17 – $18.28 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $43.01 | $4.17 – $18.28 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $43.01 | $4.17 – $17.24 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $43.01 | $4.17 – $19.92 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $43.21 | $4.26 – $8.53 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $43.48 | $4.48 – $34.57 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $43.50 | $2.11 – $52.20 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $43.50 | $4.48 – $8.06 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $43.50 | $2.12 – $8.06 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $43.50 | $2.55 – $8.06 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $43.50 | $2.12 – $8.06 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $43.50 | $2.12 – $8.06 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $43.50 | $4.48 – $8.96 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $43.50 | $2.12 – $8.06 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $43.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $43.50 | $2.12 – $52.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $43.55 | $3.98 – $9.89 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $83.60 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $80.96 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $80.96 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $84.48 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $44.00 | $5.58 – $77.44 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $83.60 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $83.60 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $83.60 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $83.60 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $80.96 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $80.96 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $44.00 | $4.57 – $79.20 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $44.28 | $0.60 – $52.34 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $44.40 | $3.30 – $12.01 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $44.64 | $4.38 – $11.20 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $45.00 | $3.90 – $4.70 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $45.00 | $5.14 – $53.43 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $45.49 | $3.77 – $166.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $45.49 | $3.77 – $137.78 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $45.50 | not published |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $45.60 | not published |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $45.60 | not published |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $45.63 | $2.21 – $61.64 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $45.76 | $4.39 – $27.21 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet | Watervliet, MI | $46.00 | $4.48 – $6.72 |
| Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph | St Joseph, MI | $46.00 | $4.48 – $19.18 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $46.20 | $2.91 – $61.60 |