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Thaw preserved stem cells cost at US hospitals
Thaw preserved stem cells · CPT 38208
$226.80
lowest cash price
$437.18
national median
$1,174.80
highest cash price
3
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $226.80–$1,174.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($437.18) → Mar 1, 2026 ($226.80)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $437.18 | $437.18 | $437.18 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $1,174.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $226.80 | $52.69 – $458.48 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $437.18 | $59.04 – $459.04 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,174.80 | $52.69 – $1,664.30 |