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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $6.45 | $2.00 – $9.60 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $6.45 | $2.00 – $8.72 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $6.45 | $2.00 – $8.72 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $6.45 | $2.00 – $9.60 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $6.45 | $4.00 – $8.72 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $6.45 | $4.00 – $8.72 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $7.11 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $8.40 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $8.46 | $4.00 – $9.60 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $8.62 | $4.00 – $9.60 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $8.74 | $4.00 – $9.60 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $8.85 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $8.85 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | $8.96 | $2.32 – $6.59 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $8.96 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $9.00 | $4.00 – $13.50 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $9.00 | $3.60 – $20.00 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $9.00 | $3.11 – $4.00 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $9.00 | $3.11 – $4.00 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $9.00 | $3.11 – $4.00 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $9.00 | $3.11 – $4.00 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $9.00 | $3.11 – $4.00 |
| Barbourville ARH Hospital | Barbourville, KY | $9.00 | $4.00 – $4.00 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $9.00 | $3.11 – $4.53 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $9.07 | $4.00 – $9.60 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $9.10 | $4.00 – $4.08 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $9.30 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $9.69 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $10.40 | $3.39 – $7.84 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $10.40 | $3.39 – $7.84 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $10.40 | $3.47 – $7.84 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $10.40 | $3.45 – $12.25 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $10.40 | $3.47 – $7.84 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $10.50 | $4.00 – $5.60 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $10.56 | $3.00 – $16.35 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $10.64 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $10.80 | not published |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $10.98 | $4.00 – $9.00 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $11.08 | $3.88 – $52.02 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $11.14 | $4.00 – $30.87 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $11.84 | $1.80 – $33.30 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $12.21 | $1.80 – $9.00 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $12.21 | $1.80 – $33.30 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $12.21 | $1.80 – $33.30 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $12.71 | $3.88 – $11.40 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $12.88 | $3.08 – $11.40 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $12.88 | $1.80 – $41.40 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $13.00 | $3.26 – $9.67 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $13.00 | $3.56 – $16.72 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $13.00 | $3.56 – $9.67 |