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Reticulocyte direct measurement automated cost at US hospitals
HC Reticulocyte Direct Measurement Automated · CPT 85046
$5.57
lowest cash price
$5.57
national median
$72.00
highest cash price
2
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.57–$72.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($5.57) → Mar 1, 2026 ($72.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $5.57 | $5.57 | $5.57 |
| Ohio | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $5.57 | $3.03 – $26.21 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $72.00 | $5.50 – $102.00 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | not published | $2.67 – $13.38 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | not published | $2.67 – $13.38 |