Red blood cells each unit cost at US hospitals
HC RED BLOOD CELLS EACH UNIT · HCPCS P9021
$24.85
lowest cash price
$393.90
national median
$3,069.00
highest cash price
559
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $24.85–$3,069.00 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$3,069.00
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OHMedian cash price over time
Nov 1, 2025 ($382.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($494.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $904.80 | $1,307.28 | $1,316.64 |
| Arizona | 5 | $24.85 | $227.17 | $372.84 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $116.47 | $365.30 | $1,235.00 |
| California | 66 | $35.40 | $124.32 | $1,155.41 |
| Colorado | 13 | $560.74 | $560.74 | $560.74 |
| Florida | 21 | $387.40 | $432.90 | $1,859.21 |
| Georgia | 20 | $639.21 | $639.21 | $1,298.57 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $84.16 | $84.16 | $429.75 |
| Illinois | 39 | $143.75 | $449.40 | $963.60 |
| Indiana | 6 | $536.40 | $630.60 | $1,714.88 |
| Iowa | 17 | $302.84 | $302.84 | $468.00 |
| Kansas | 2 | $715.45 | $715.45 | $715.45 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $157.46 | $600.60 | $1,714.88 |
| Louisiana | 6 | 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 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Michigan | 25 | $194.32 | $226.07 | $1,003.20 |
| Minnesota | 14 | $430.40 | $926.11 | $1,138.09 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $87.36 | $252.54 | $1,245.92 |
| Missouri | 16 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $413.05 |
| Montana | 2 | $319.20 | $319.20 | $320.80 |
| Nebraska | 8 | $234.00 | $406.56 | $685.95 |
| Nevada | 3 | $219.97 | $243.58 | $306.88 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $102.81 | $157.72 | $170.00 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $170.78 | $170.78 | $352.11 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $344.93 | $344.93 | $572.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $509.60 | $509.60 | $615.52 |
| Ohio | 60 | $214.80 | $647.40 | $3,069.00 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $356.85 | $396.50 | $1,347.45 |
| Oregon | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $200.40 | $378.60 | $2,500.80 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $309.00 | $506.00 | $659.00 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $459.20 | $478.40 | $490.40 |
| Tennessee | 33 | $106.26 | $416.07 | $1,382.62 |
| Texas | 86 | $132.75 | $414.33 | $1,857.33 |
| Virginia | 21 | $106.26 | $494.50 | $790.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $130.65 | $220.40 | $420.00 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $306.50 | $306.50 | $306.50 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $297.50 | $439.45 | $460.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $24.85 | $12.46 – $89.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $27.07 | $12.46 – $89.00 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $35.40 | $150.57 – $1,805.00 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $46.10 | $161.26 – $290.27 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $48.42 | $127.98 – $665.00 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $54.48 | $150.57 – $689.00 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $54.91 | $161.26 – $290.27 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $57.95 | $150.57 – $1,352.00 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $57.95 | $45.75 – $1,387.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $57.95 | $150.57 – $401.27 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $69.93 | $185.98 – $240.91 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $81.40 | $185.98 – $185.98 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $84.16 | $94.00 – $460.25 |
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $87.36 | $105.00 – $366.86 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $87.79 | $36.20 – $2,113.00 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $102.81 | $157.72 – $313.86 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $104.81 | $185.98 – $185.98 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $106.26 | $40.69 – $257.58 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $106.26 | $40.69 – $239.17 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $106.26 | $40.69 – $257.58 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $106.26 | $40.69 – $242.03 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | $106.80 | $157.72 – $315.44 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $108.15 | $40.69 – $361.37 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $108.15 | $40.69 – $328.24 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $108.15 | $40.69 – $328.24 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $108.15 | $40.69 – $328.24 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $108.15 | $40.69 – $361.37 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $108.15 | $40.69 – $361.37 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $108.15 | $40.69 – $328.24 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $108.15 | $40.69 – $328.24 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $108.15 | $40.69 – $361.37 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $108.15 | $40.69 – $328.24 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $108.15 | $40.69 – $328.24 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $108.15 | $40.69 – $328.24 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | $113.17 | $161.92 – $322.22 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $115.44 | not published |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $116.47 | $127.67 – $265.98 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $118.52 | $161.92 – $323.84 |