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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $7.65 | $5.57 – $65.05 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $7.65 | $65.21 – $65.21 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $7.68 | $4.73 – $11.14 |
| Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MI | $7.69 | $2.91 – $22.26 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital | West Bloomfield, MI | $7.69 | $2.91 – $22.26 |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: | Wyandotte, MI | $7.69 | $2.91 – $22.26 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $7.69 | $2.91 – $9.08 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $7.80 | not published |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $7.81 | $5.57 – $45.60 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $8.00 | $5.35 – $15.60 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $8.64 | $4.73 – $11.14 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $8.64 | $4.73 – $11.14 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $8.67 | $3.90 – $17.41 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $8.84 | $4.74 – $20.02 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $9.68 | $5.51 – $12.53 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $9.86 | $5.57 – $42.75 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $10.13 | $1.11 – $16.49 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $10.23 | $7.48 – $16.49 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $10.37 | $4.74 – $20.02 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $10.43 | $5.57 – $42.75 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $10.49 | $5.57 – $42.75 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $10.50 | not published |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $10.50 | not published |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $10.54 | $5.57 – $45.60 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $10.59 | $7.16 – $16.49 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $10.77 | $5.57 – $42.75 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $10.81 | $7.48 – $16.49 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $10.83 | $8.16 – $16.49 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $10.89 | $5.57 – $45.60 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $10.89 | $2.79 – $21.91 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $11.20 | $4.22 – $10.10 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $11.68 | $8.16 – $16.49 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $11.91 | $5.57 – $42.75 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | $12.00 | $5.77 – $10.00 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $12.08 | $5.57 – $42.75 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $12.24 | $4.17 – $17.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | $12.53 | $5.04 – $77.12 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $12.60 | $2.67 – $12.70 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $12.88 | $5.57 – $42.75 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $12.88 | $5.57 – $42.75 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $13.50 | $4.46 – $11.14 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $13.50 | $5.48 – $10.19 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $13.50 | $5.48 – $11.14 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $13.50 | $5.48 – $11.14 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $13.50 | $5.48 – $11.14 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $13.50 | not published |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $13.50 | $5.48 – $11.14 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $13.77 | $5.46 – $48.81 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $14.00 | not published |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $14.00 | $5.26 – $28.19 |