Procalcitonin cost at US hospitals
HC Procalcitonin · CPT 84145
$13.44
lowest cash price
$161.11
national median
$1,579.77
highest cash price
938
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $13.44–$1,579.77 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($75.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($266.63)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $86.58 | $101.40 | $371.28 |
| Arizona | 23 | $17.16 | $34.20 | $142.47 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $76.41 | $120.90 | $315.00 |
| California | 91 | $13.44 | $144.84 | $290.98 |
| Colorado | 15 | $32.01 | $416.04 | $690.17 |
| Florida | 82 | $56.60 | $197.94 | $1,002.19 |
| Georgia | 25 | $48.25 | $239.07 | $563.22 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $57.92 | $57.92 | $237.75 |
| Illinois | 51 | $18.90 | $202.80 | $500.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $43.25 | $297.60 | $336.83 |
| Iowa | 31 | $55.20 | $187.68 | $398.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $95.60 | $353.16 | $1,142.98 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $84.01 | $330.00 | $525.00 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $141.44 | $141.44 | $141.44 |
| Maine | 7 | $75.60 | $124.75 | $159.85 |
| Maryland | 2 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $28.20 | $66.00 | $344.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $96.00 | $161.11 | $388.80 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $34.10 | $76.95 | $228.48 |
| Missouri | 21 | $59.80 | $154.55 | $1,168.17 |
| Montana | 2 | $120.80 | $120.80 | $128.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $86.43 | $127.88 | $332.35 |
| Nevada | 4 | $67.96 | $121.16 | $169.03 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $732.00 | $732.00 | $732.00 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $27.22 | $29.94 | $94.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $27.22 | $27.22 | $726.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $244.50 | $282.73 | $651.84 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Ohio | 67 | $55.50 | $226.80 | $435.50 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $28.00 | $153.00 | $424.60 |
| Oregon | 12 | $58.50 | $75.75 | $109.76 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $90.50 | $138.00 | $388.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $108.50 | $173.50 | $804.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $187.20 | $204.80 | $244.00 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $29.90 | $54.78 | $1,156.61 |
| Texas | 113 | $63.53 | $194.93 | $1,579.77 |
| Virginia | 43 | $29.90 | $196.00 | $794.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $62.00 | $150.57 | $329.70 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $32.80 | $130.50 | $382.80 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $57.20 | $162.50 | $348.42 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $59.22 | $86.72 | $93.76 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $282.73 | $24.50 – $520.21 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $282.73 | $24.50 – $508.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | $283.00 | $24.67 – $142.32 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $284.40 | $17.41 – $29.40 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $288.60 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $288.60 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $288.60 | not published |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $289.80 | not published |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $290.98 | $11.55 – $22.21 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $293.30 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $294.60 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $297.60 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $298.40 | not published |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $301.20 | not published |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $302.25 | not published |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $302.25 | $27.22 – $28.31 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $303.00 | $9.82 – $454.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $304.20 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $304.20 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $304.20 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $304.20 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $304.20 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $304.20 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $305.10 | $22.40 – $111.50 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $306.00 | $27.22 – $29.94 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $306.50 | $15.33 – $29.94 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $307.20 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $312.00 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $313.00 | $26.95 – $164.68 |
| CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs | Hot Springs, AR | $315.00 | $20.52 – $252.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $315.60 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $315.60 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $316.25 | $24.67 – $142.32 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $317.10 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital | Geneva, IL | $317.10 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $317.40 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $317.80 | $27.22 – $27.22 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $318.50 | $27.22 – $113.24 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $325.20 | $11.19 – $62.06 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $327.00 | $22.21 – $51.60 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $327.60 | $22.76 – $27.22 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $327.60 | $22.76 – $33.08 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $328.44 | $27.22 – $383.18 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $329.00 | $27.22 – $50.36 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $329.70 | $27.22 – $116.18 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $330.00 | $22.76 – $27.22 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $331.00 | $27.22 – $33.31 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $332.35 | $27.22 – $383.18 |
| Mercy Primary Care - Bernie | Bernie, MO | $333.75 | $11.43 – $57.16 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $334.50 | not published |