Prealbumin cost at US hospitals
HC Prealbumin · CPT 84134
$5.63
lowest cash price
$94.00
national median
$956.78
highest cash price
946
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.63–$956.78 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($171.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($184.11)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $122.46 | $159.12 | $172.38 |
| Arizona | 23 | $6.10 | $9.34 | $108.49 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $20.14 | $70.20 | $183.00 |
| California | 90 | $5.63 | $114.24 | $281.01 |
| Colorado | 11 | $12.26 | $310.52 | $371.93 |
| Florida | 77 | $24.88 | $173.51 | $862.36 |
| Georgia | 25 | $37.30 | $143.13 | $679.33 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $98.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $29.70 | $112.20 | $307.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $74.12 | $132.00 | $327.60 |
| Iowa | 31 | $64.28 | $72.96 | $254.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $63.20 | $276.40 | $479.94 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $30.42 | $118.80 | $492.52 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $38.22 | $38.22 | $38.22 |
| Maine | 7 | $160.35 | $171.25 | $380.60 |
| Maryland | 2 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $10.34 | $59.00 | $170.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $28.37 | $32.26 | $100.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $19.58 | $47.56 | $88.08 |
| Missouri | 21 | $39.05 | $69.75 | $922.28 |
| Montana | 2 | $102.40 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $33.10 | $90.30 | $129.20 |
| Nevada | 4 | $26.03 | $41.82 | $58.35 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.45 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $14.59 | $16.05 | $72.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $14.59 | $14.59 | $167.67 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $70.00 | $96.10 | $102.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $59.20 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Ohio | 68 | $34.20 | $79.20 | $208.80 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $32.50 | $68.45 | $133.65 |
| Oregon | 12 | $50.25 | $67.50 | $114.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $28.00 | $75.00 | $688.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $45.00 | $92.40 | $217.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $64.80 | $108.00 | $122.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $6.16 | $41.91 | $781.63 |
| Texas | 107 | $29.25 | $173.95 | $956.78 |
| Virginia | 43 | $24.15 | $151.20 | $359.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $30.40 | $76.96 | $205.10 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $19.20 | $82.50 | $122.40 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $27.03 | $81.40 | $172.15 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $22.68 | $33.21 | $35.91 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $83.17 | $12.00 – $124.76 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $83.17 | $12.00 – $124.76 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $83.17 | $8.00 – $124.76 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $83.17 | $12.26 – $103.97 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $83.17 | $12.00 – $124.76 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $83.85 | $4.55 – $167.28 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $84.00 | not published |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $84.42 | $13.66 – $29.18 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $84.60 | not published |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $84.60 | $13.86 – $40.85 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $85.00 | $14.59 – $136.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $85.00 | $14.59 – $136.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $85.00 | $14.59 – $153.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $85.00 | $14.59 – $165.58 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $85.00 | $14.59 – $136.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $85.00 | $14.59 – $136.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $85.00 | $14.59 – $136.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $85.00 | $14.59 – $136.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $85.25 | $2.34 – $89.45 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $85.50 | $8.75 – $267.96 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $85.80 | $14.59 – $14.88 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $86.40 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $86.40 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $86.40 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $86.40 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $86.40 | not published |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $86.50 | $8.35 – $16.05 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $86.52 | $14.15 – $15.39 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $87.00 | $8.00 – $46.04 |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $87.10 | $12.98 – $66.55 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $87.10 | $12.98 – $66.55 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $87.10 | $12.98 – $66.55 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $87.10 | $12.98 – $66.55 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $87.12 | $8.40 – $121.00 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $87.20 | $26.39 – $98.10 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $87.50 | $7.20 – $7.20 |
| Barbourville ARH Hospital | Barbourville, KY | $87.60 | $14.59 – $14.59 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $87.60 | not published |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $88.00 | $13.79 – $23.05 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $88.08 | $14.01 – $40.85 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $88.53 | $14.59 – $588.05 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $88.90 | $14.59 – $57.05 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $88.91 | $13.86 – $29.10 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $89.00 | not published |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $90.16 | $2.43 – $44.18 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $90.24 | $12.40 – $29.18 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $90.30 | $14.14 – $182.75 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $90.30 | $14.14 – $182.75 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $90.30 | $14.14 – $182.75 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $90.30 | $14.14 – $182.75 |