Pretreat rbc density gradient separation reference cost at US hospitals
HC Pretreat RBC Density Gradient Separation Reference · CPT 86972
$12.92
lowest cash price
$182.31
national median
$1,535.00
highest cash price
584
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $12.92–$1,535.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Oct 1, 2025 ($222.56) → Sep 1, 2026 ($366.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 5 | $60.23 | $74.82 | $277.09 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $191.10 |
| California | 76 | $12.92 | $141.57 | $403.20 |
| Colorado | 14 | $206.49 | $500.06 | $1,052.16 |
| Florida | 77 | $20.00 | $321.66 | $1,200.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $254.67 | $254.67 | $573.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $105.60 | $165.60 | $322.70 |
| Indiana | 26 | $164.33 | $385.50 | $404.50 |
| Iowa | 28 | $58.80 | $116.00 | $348.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $595.02 | $595.02 | $640.05 |
| Kentucky | 12 | $45.68 | $164.33 | $368.86 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $62.98 | $80.08 | $234.27 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $270.72 | $331.63 | $341.10 |
| Missouri | 16 | $57.20 | $85.25 | $701.94 |
| Montana | 2 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $185.60 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $56.58 | $89.46 | $161.50 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $47.86 | $187.28 | $201.80 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $202.78 | $202.78 | $391.78 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $79.50 | $100.05 | $100.05 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 66 | $66.95 | $256.80 | $768.30 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $119.51 | $119.51 | $229.45 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $30.60 | $70.80 | $659.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $106.50 | $131.50 | $765.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 32 | $56.00 | $91.65 | $1,467.21 |
| Texas | 121 | $24.15 | $153.60 | $912.77 |
| Virginia | 41 | $90.16 | $237.50 | $1,535.00 |
| Washington | 23 | $171.50 | $810.72 | $878.28 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $29.68 | $217.14 | $278.16 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $143.64 | $143.64 | $143.64 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $34.61 – $34.61 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $121.07 – $342.97 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $18.87 – $172.37 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $48.72 – $60.33 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $42.02 – $165.85 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $48.72 – $170.82 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | not published | $19.80 – $93.70 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $121.07 – $342.97 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $62.22 – $342.97 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $121.07 – $342.97 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $121.07 – $342.97 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $3.97 – $117.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $161.18 – $408.24 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $75.71 – $179.93 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $146.90 – $287.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $24.82 – $467.76 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $3.28 – $300.63 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $3.97 – $117.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $3.97 – $117.00 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $172.66 – $431.65 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $11.45 – $289.38 |