Pretreat rbc w chem/drugs reference cost at US hospitals
HC Pretreat RBC W Chem/Drugs Reference · CPT 86970
$7.00
lowest cash price
$114.00
national median
$1,100.29
highest cash price
782
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $7.00–$1,100.29 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($90.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($164.33)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $70.98 | $70.98 | $116.22 |
| Arizona | 23 | $11.70 | $38.85 | $148.40 |
| Arkansas | 6 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $211.00 |
| California | 91 | $7.00 | $74.43 | $162.40 |
| Colorado | 17 | $57.90 | $275.02 | $1,100.29 |
| Florida | 81 | $17.95 | $120.07 | $849.43 |
| Georgia | 25 | $29.60 | $149.46 | $493.50 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $114.24 | $114.24 | $117.00 |
| Illinois | 49 | $30.00 | $100.10 | $287.70 |
| Indiana | 26 | $60.88 | $124.00 | $321.00 |
| Iowa | 28 | $75.36 | $136.00 | $348.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $41.20 | $226.22 | $275.11 |
| Kentucky | 17 | $18.56 | $146.65 | $288.00 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $69.68 | $69.68 | $69.68 |
| Maine | 7 | $75.00 | $90.40 | $212.60 |
| Maryland | 2 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Michigan | 26 | $16.24 | $22.40 | $81.12 |
| Minnesota | 15 | $111.20 | $259.22 | $519.20 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $15.87 | $18.75 | $59.20 |
| Missouri | 18 | $71.50 | $116.35 | $344.69 |
| Montana | 2 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $127.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $40.00 | $77.70 | $133.45 |
| Nevada | 4 | $113.55 | $116.85 | $163.02 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $14.19 | $38.07 | $69.95 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $62.58 | $62.58 | $62.58 |
| New York | 21 | $70.29 | $70.29 | $297.78 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $68.68 | $68.68 | $181.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Ohio | 66 | $28.60 | $200.20 | $336.60 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $123.75 | $207.39 | $238.00 |
| Oregon | 8 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $48.00 | $175.20 | $552.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $46.00 | $53.00 | $383.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 35 | $15.00 | $91.65 | $825.38 |
| Texas | 120 | $26.95 | $132.48 | $1,086.29 |
| Virginia | 41 | $90.16 | $142.80 | $716.04 |
| Washington | 32 | $37.60 | $88.00 | $165.88 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $19.00 | $57.00 | $199.50 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $38.76 | $65.00 | $446.60 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $63.00 | $100.05 | $115.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $129.66 | $24.79 – $162.08 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $129.95 | $22.00 – $272.65 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $130.00 | $16.07 – $60.77 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $130.65 | $18.50 – $77.97 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $131.30 | $46.10 – $151.30 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $131.30 | $33.43 – $133.50 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $131.30 | $41.65 – $142.40 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $131.88 | $95.77 – $212.61 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $132.00 | $27.99 – $92.16 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $132.00 | $17.92 – $92.61 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $132.00 | $17.92 – $146.78 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $132.15 | $63.21 – $145.50 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $132.48 | $10.00 – $165.60 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $132.55 | $32.98 – $57.30 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $133.45 | $33.63 – $177.76 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $135.00 | $20.57 – $125.44 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $135.00 | $20.57 – $125.44 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $135.00 | $37.49 – $37.49 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $135.00 | $20.57 – $127.03 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $135.00 | $20.57 – $57.69 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $135.00 | $20.57 – $127.03 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $135.00 | $20.57 – $125.44 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $135.00 | $20.57 – $127.03 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $135.85 | $18.72 – $134.13 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $136.00 | $60.00 – $60.00 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $136.00 | $37.32 – $136.00 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $136.00 | $1.40 – $37.43 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $136.00 | $33.84 – $192.92 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $136.20 | $30.12 – $221.26 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $137.70 | $33.84 – $154.10 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $139.10 | $39.00 – $379.10 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $139.10 | $50.63 – $379.10 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $139.30 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $139.30 | not published |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $141.00 | $8.96 – $64.48 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $141.57 | $24.79 – $162.08 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $142.80 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $142.80 | not published |