Protein total body fluid cost at US hospitals
HC Protein Total Body Fluid · CPT 84157
$3.84
lowest cash price
$49.80
national median
$452.88
highest cash price
872
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.84–$452.88 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$3.84
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) — Joe, FLMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($84.75) → Sep 1, 2026 ($36.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $33.54 | $113.88 | $126.36 |
| Arizona | 23 | $4.70 | $9.30 | $268.55 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $13.00 | $59.00 | $74.10 |
| California | 91 | $14.72 | $87.30 | $452.88 |
| Colorado | 17 | $12.71 | $306.80 | $306.80 |
| Florida | 80 | $3.84 | $111.80 | $432.15 |
| Georgia | 24 | $13.32 | $93.60 | $159.24 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $16.32 | $16.32 | $52.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $10.56 | $77.04 | $257.76 |
| Indiana | 26 | $28.88 | $86.40 | $138.60 |
| Iowa | 31 | $31.50 | $40.30 | $155.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $29.20 | $65.00 | $159.14 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $9.00 | $45.44 | $181.25 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $32.76 | $32.76 | $32.76 |
| Maine | 7 | $44.40 | $95.05 | $207.40 |
| Maryland | 2 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $5.17 | $18.00 | $139.20 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $25.60 | $27.55 | $100.00 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $35.25 | $45.76 | $83.20 |
| Missouri | 20 | $20.90 | $43.45 | $93.60 |
| Montana | 2 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $35.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $16.10 | $34.33 | $61.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $26.99 | $116.24 | $162.17 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $119.45 | $119.45 | $119.45 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $4.00 | $4.40 | $30.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| New York | 23 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $78.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $64.00 | $68.68 | $91.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $9.10 | $44.85 | $114.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $13.00 | $31.08 | $99.00 |
| Oregon | 12 | $16.15 | $40.50 | $92.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $15.00 | $37.20 | $319.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $24.00 | $84.00 | $387.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $26.40 | $61.60 | $98.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $6.21 | $12.88 | $54.47 |
| Texas | 112 | $21.42 | $82.43 | $199.50 |
| Virginia | 43 | $6.21 | $53.00 | $104.40 |
| Washington | 32 | $10.40 | $34.65 | $85.40 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $9.00 | $23.00 | $61.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $21.09 | $52.80 | $124.30 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $23.52 | $34.44 | $37.24 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $126.36 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $126.36 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $131.86 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $68.68 | $4.57 – $120.87 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $130.48 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $130.48 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $130.48 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $130.48 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $126.36 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $126.36 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $68.68 | $4.08 – $123.62 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $69.78 | $3.08 – $48.96 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $69.90 | $4.29 – $43.87 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $70.20 | not published |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $71.00 | $3.96 – $71.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $71.28 | $3.80 – $99.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $71.50 | $3.92 – $6.60 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $71.75 | $4.00 – $9.78 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $71.75 | $4.00 – $21.30 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $72.10 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $72.15 | $3.54 – $9.00 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $72.67 | $1.77 – $11.49 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $73.20 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $73.45 | $3.56 – $14.81 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $73.46 | $1.77 – $11.49 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $73.78 | $2.48 – $18.07 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $73.78 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $73.78 | $3.60 – $18.07 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $73.78 | $3.36 – $18.07 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $73.78 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $73.78 | $3.36 – $20.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $73.78 | $3.36 – $18.07 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $73.78 | $3.82 – $16.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $73.78 | $3.36 – $18.07 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $74.10 | $3.56 – $16.72 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $74.20 | $4.00 – $11.37 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $75.60 | $3.96 – $100.80 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $76.02 | not published |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $76.30 | $4.00 – $7.40 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $77.04 | $3.80 – $107.00 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $77.76 | $3.40 – $8.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $77.77 | $3.36 – $15.06 |