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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $150.00 | $29.16 – $96.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $150.00 | $33.84 – $74.66 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | $150.00 | $80.90 – $82.61 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $150.52 | $54.47 – $391.65 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $150.62 | $25.00 – $102.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | $151.00 | $33.84 – $88.73 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $151.15 | $30.30 – $59.21 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $151.45 | $18.72 – $108.35 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $151.65 | $12.27 – $157.46 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $151.65 | $12.27 – $157.46 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $153.00 | $19.80 – $73.50 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $153.00 | $19.80 – $73.50 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $153.00 | $55.81 – $111.62 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $153.36 | $63.22 – $158.04 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $153.85 | $28.64 – $147.17 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $154.00 | $1.93 – $140.37 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $154.00 | $1.83 – $140.37 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $154.00 | $39.52 – $62.72 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $154.40 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $156.20 | $25.57 – $110.64 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | $157.07 | $0.55 – $134.14 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $158.50 | $52.82 – $156.50 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $158.50 | $52.82 – $164.71 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $158.50 | $52.82 – $160.27 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $158.50 | $59.26 – $160.00 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $158.50 | $59.26 – $160.00 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $158.50 | $33.43 – $148.15 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $158.50 | $5.78 – $160.27 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $158.83 | $54.47 – $391.65 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $159.46 | $54.47 – $469.98 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $159.55 | $72.02 – $265.92 |
| Southampton Medical Center | Franklin, VA | $159.90 | not published |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $160.42 | $10.60 – $153.53 |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $160.55 | $18.72 – $105.47 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $160.55 | $18.72 – $105.47 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $160.55 | $18.72 – $105.47 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $160.60 | $30.46 – $106.36 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $162.00 | $270.00 – $270.00 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $163.80 | $14.63 – $218.40 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $163.88 | $54.47 – $391.65 |