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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $89.46 | $34.08 – $181.05 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $89.46 | $38.34 – $181.05 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $90.16 | $13.44 – $162.56 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $90.16 | $13.44 – $162.56 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $90.16 | $13.44 – $123.12 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $91.20 | $81.70 – $186.20 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $91.65 | $8.96 – $387.89 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $91.65 | $13.44 – $337.22 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $91.65 | $5.37 – $346.58 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $91.65 | $7.47 – $336.97 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $91.65 | $8.96 – $387.89 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $91.65 | $13.44 – $370.97 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $91.65 | $13.44 – $346.58 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $91.65 | $13.44 – $362.38 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $91.65 | $7.47 – $398.95 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $91.65 | $13.44 – $362.38 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $91.65 | $13.44 – $362.38 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $91.65 | $13.44 – $336.97 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $93.10 | $66.50 – $186.20 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $93.52 | $5.16 – $395.76 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $95.89 | $149.16 – $289.87 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $99.60 | not published |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $99.60 | not published |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $99.60 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $99.60 | not published |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $100.05 | $29.93 – $190.10 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $100.05 | $43.64 – $203.73 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $100.05 | $20.01 – $203.73 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $100.05 | $24.01 – $192.10 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $100.05 | $38.02 – $200.10 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $100.05 | $28.01 – $190.10 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $100.05 | $24.55 – $203.73 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $100.05 | $22.57 – $200.95 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $100.05 | $26.01 – $203.73 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $100.05 | $61.21 – $184.09 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $100.05 | $20.01 – $203.73 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $100.05 | $43.64 – $203.73 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $100.45 | $9.86 – $637.14 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $100.45 | $9.86 – $516.60 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $100.45 | $9.86 – $516.60 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $100.45 | $9.86 – $487.90 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $100.84 | $16.65 – $368.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $100.84 | $16.65 – $305.44 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $102.00 | $10.68 – $179.71 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $103.00 | $23.88 – $200.00 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $103.80 | not published |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $104.40 | not published |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $105.60 | $182.57 – $186.22 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $105.60 | $182.57 – $186.22 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $105.99 | $16.65 – $305.44 |