Reticulocyte direct measurement automated cost at US hospitals
HC Reticulocyte Direct Measurement Automated · CPT 85046
$3.21
lowest cash price
$36.57
national median
$371.20
highest cash price
572
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.21–$371.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($5.57) → Sep 1, 2026 ($49.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $31.98 | $44.46 | $142.74 |
| Arizona | 18 | $3.65 | $10.89 | $33.40 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $4.80 | $55.90 | $72.00 |
| California | 55 | $3.21 | $29.12 | $143.93 |
| Colorado | 15 | $4.79 | $94.06 | $94.06 |
| Florida | 58 | $12.53 | $62.00 | $304.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $22.23 | $22.23 | $22.23 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $21.12 | $21.12 | $33.75 |
| Illinois | 47 | $7.80 | $46.90 | $361.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $12.60 | $57.00 | $126.60 |
| Iowa | 31 | $33.57 | $44.85 | $247.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $59.80 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Kentucky | 10 | $8.84 | $69.92 | $69.92 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $37.44 | $37.44 | $37.44 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 27 | $7.52 | $19.00 | $371.20 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $24.80 | $36.57 | $114.40 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $6.40 | $8.00 | $17.60 |
| Missouri | 19 | $26.40 | $29.15 | $83.85 |
| Montana | 2 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $80.00 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $10.23 | $46.20 | $93.94 |
| Nevada | 1 | $53.98 | $53.98 | $53.98 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $5.57 | $6.13 | $6.13 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $5.57 | $5.57 | $118.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Ohio | 51 | $17.00 | $40.00 | $206.70 |
| Oklahoma | 16 | $20.15 | $35.10 | $66.55 |
| Oregon | 12 | $10.50 | $13.50 | $24.32 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $28.50 | $54.00 | $85.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $22.50 | $49.50 | $218.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $29.60 | $35.20 | $113.60 |
| Tennessee | 22 | $6.20 | $54.54 | $216.00 |
| Texas | 107 | $10.89 | $66.44 | $352.00 |
| Virginia | 21 | $22.00 | $83.50 | $336.96 |
| Washington | 25 | $8.67 | $36.00 | $120.64 |
| West Virginia | 15 | $13.50 | $35.00 | $71.50 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $18.70 | $47.50 | $59.20 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $7.14 | $10.81 | $11.68 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $218.00 | $4.84 – $8.08 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $218.50 | $3.19 – $6.13 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $235.94 | $5.29 – $10.60 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $247.00 | $5.40 – $247.00 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $256.20 | $5.57 – $10.36 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $258.60 | $5.57 – $5.68 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $273.60 | $5.57 – $5.68 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $274.80 | $5.57 – $19.50 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $275.40 | $5.57 – $5.68 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $281.22 | $3.34 – $20.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | $300.79 | $4.68 – $28.34 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $304.00 | $5.57 – $14.76 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $307.20 | $5.57 – $11.86 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $307.80 | $5.57 – $5.68 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $309.96 | $5.57 – $31.67 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $334.76 | $4.28 – $31.67 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $335.00 | $4.84 – $23.90 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $336.96 | $5.53 – $22.51 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $352.00 | $4.59 – $22.30 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $355.20 | $5.57 – $5.68 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $361.60 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $371.20 | not published |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $3.00 – $12.21 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $3.00 – $12.21 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $3.00 – $12.21 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $3.00 – $12.21 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $3.00 – $12.21 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $5.26 – $12.21 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4.18 – $11.81 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $4.18 – $11.81 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4.18 – $11.81 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $4.18 – $8.36 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $4.18 – $11.81 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $7.61 – $7.61 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $4.18 – $11.81 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $4.18 – $11.81 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $4.18 – $11.81 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $4.18 – $11.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $5.51 – $86.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $5.04 – $81.74 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5.04 – $79.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $5.55 – $81.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $5.04 – $79.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $5.04 – $79.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $5.04 – $76.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $4.46 – $78.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $5.04 – $79.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $5.04 – $79.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $4.46 – $78.43 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $5.55 – $8.58 |