Pretreat rbc absorption reference cost at US hospitals
HC Pretreat RBC Absorption Reference · CPT 86978
$9.38
lowest cash price
$150.00
national median
$1,448.62
highest cash price
814
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $9.38–$1,448.62 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($182.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($212.40)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 23 | $36.29 | $57.62 | $146.81 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $37.80 | $133.25 | $137.80 |
| California | 90 | $9.38 | $79.86 | $219.30 |
| Colorado | 15 | $51.24 | $716.77 | $1,279.83 |
| Florida | 81 | $44.54 | $216.87 | $1,448.62 |
| Georgia | 25 | $47.07 | $267.93 | $493.50 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $114.24 | $114.24 | $141.00 |
| Illinois | 49 | $30.00 | $133.92 | $345.10 |
| Indiana | 26 | $42.50 | $233.40 | $480.00 |
| Iowa | 28 | $49.40 | $173.55 | $312.80 |
| Kansas | 10 | $64.67 | $157.07 | $845.57 |
| Kentucky | 14 | $68.31 | $224.87 | $340.94 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $160.42 | $160.42 | $160.42 |
| Maine | 7 | $38.40 | $178.95 | $265.45 |
| Maryland | 2 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Michigan | 26 | $29.12 | $81.12 | $122.00 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $224.80 | $278.71 | $286.66 |
| Mississippi | 4 | $37.80 | $56.60 | $97.50 |
| Missouri | 18 | $90.35 | $151.45 | $477.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $167.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $76.82 | $107.52 | $212.74 |
| Nevada | 4 | $58.22 | $64.47 | $159.55 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $316.45 | $316.45 | $316.45 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $27.20 | $64.92 | $69.95 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $70.29 | $70.29 | $364.21 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $125.48 | $125.48 | $149.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 67 | $84.60 | $218.40 | $711.75 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $19.61 | $160.55 | $397.15 |
| Oregon | 9 | $23.91 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | $49.20 | $131.40 | $892.20 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $88.00 | $132.50 | $658.00 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $36.00 | $91.65 | $849.16 |
| Texas | 117 | $20.74 | $255.19 | $1,147.15 |
| Virginia | 39 | $62.10 | $138.50 | $1,387.80 |
| Washington | 32 | $46.80 | $159.46 | $448.00 |
| West Virginia | 9 | $64.50 | $103.00 | $536.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $35.34 | $150.00 | $206.17 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $116.34 | $116.34 | $192.79 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $130.33 | $20.75 – $59.46 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $131.25 | $55.81 – $157.50 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $131.25 | $55.81 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $131.25 | $19.80 – $108.49 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $131.25 | $30.63 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $131.25 | $19.80 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $131.25 | $19.80 – $108.49 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $131.25 | $19.80 – $100.46 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $131.25 | $19.80 – $157.50 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $131.40 | $2.64 – $61.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | $132.00 | $33.84 – $88.73 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $132.50 | $13.26 – $60.35 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $132.92 | not published |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $133.00 | $2.18 – $130.71 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $133.25 | $18.72 – $92.49 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $133.92 | $88.71 – $186.00 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $135.25 | $18.44 – $351.28 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $136.00 | $33.84 – $192.92 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $136.20 | $14.82 – $61.16 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $136.40 | $33.43 – $112.62 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $136.40 | $33.43 – $48.28 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $136.40 | $33.43 – $48.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $137.80 | $18.72 – $71.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $137.80 | $18.72 – $71.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $137.80 | $18.72 – $71.62 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $137.80 | $18.72 – $71.62 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $138.50 | $30.20 – $132.12 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $138.50 | $30.20 – $132.12 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $138.50 | $30.20 – $132.12 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $138.50 | $30.20 – $132.12 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $138.50 | $30.20 – $60.29 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $138.50 | $15.09 – $131.96 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $138.50 | $30.20 – $132.12 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $138.60 | $14.84 – $207.90 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $139.00 | $4.13 – $174.89 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $139.00 | $4.13 – $174.89 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $139.00 | $4.13 – $174.89 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $139.00 | $4.13 – $174.89 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $139.00 | $4.13 – $174.89 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $141.00 | $28.00 – $28.00 |
| WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital | Gettysburg, PA | $141.60 | $44.55 – $174.84 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $144.60 | $11.88 – $220.19 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $146.08 | $37.70 – $168.96 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $146.81 | $24.53 – $263.15 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $147.00 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $147.00 | $58.69 – $176.07 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $148.80 | $110.81 – $110.81 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $149.45 | $51.45 – $227.85 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $149.50 | $56.39 – $57.51 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |