Very long chain fatty acids cost at US hospitals
HC VERY LONG CHAIN FATTY ACIDS · CPT 82726
$9.40
lowest cash price
$139.88
national median
$1,241.80
highest cash price
604
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $9.40–$1,241.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($40.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($235.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $698.88 | $698.88 | $698.88 |
| Arizona | 22 | $17.22 | $33.21 | $129.12 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $98.15 | $157.30 | $232.00 |
| California | 64 | $23.26 | $115.92 | $139.88 |
| Colorado | 13 | $46.54 | $287.19 | $1,195.33 |
| Florida | 70 | $22.59 | $186.55 | $754.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $91.00 | $180.57 | $1,058.52 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $113.25 | $113.25 | $113.25 |
| Illinois | 45 | $43.75 | $251.35 | $1,241.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $223.50 | $365.40 | $505.20 |
| Iowa | 18 | $36.96 | $64.28 | $276.60 |
| Kansas | 11 | $267.42 | $267.42 | $323.05 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $54.24 | $270.32 | $270.32 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $40.50 | $129.60 | $165.20 |
| Maryland | 2 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $9.40 | $56.64 | $821.60 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Mississippi | 4 | $12.39 | $24.19 | $115.69 |
| Missouri | 19 | $31.35 | $56.10 | $282.15 |
| Montana | 2 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $36.96 | $42.50 | $129.21 |
| Nevada | 4 | $14.15 | $15.67 | $98.81 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $19.75 | $21.73 | $98.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $394.80 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $253.75 | $253.75 | $253.75 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 66 | $88.40 | $126.60 | $547.20 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $108.90 | $150.96 | $262.90 |
| Oregon | 9 | $39.43 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $42.00 | $137.50 | $812.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $155.00 | $214.50 | $1,118.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 26 | $103.60 | $166.57 | $253.47 |
| Texas | 97 | $66.15 | $221.53 | $1,048.78 |
| Virginia | 26 | $391.50 | $391.50 | $697.00 |
| Washington | 30 | $52.00 | $90.72 | $267.40 |
| West Virginia | 14 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $252.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $510.16 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $86.10 | $126.08 | $136.33 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $465.00 | $8.31 – $35.55 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $465.00 | $8.31 – $558.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $465.00 | $9.32 – $558.00 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $465.00 | $8.31 – $35.55 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $483.75 | $8.31 – $59.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $483.75 | $8.31 – $69.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $485.00 | $14.81 – $41.87 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $485.00 | $14.81 – $41.87 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $485.00 | $14.81 – $41.87 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $485.00 | $26.98 – $26.98 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $485.00 | $14.81 – $29.63 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $485.00 | $14.81 – $41.87 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $485.00 | $14.81 – $41.87 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $485.00 | $14.81 – $41.87 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $488.80 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $505.20 | $8.31 – $45.03 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $505.20 | $8.31 – $45.03 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $505.20 | $8.31 – $45.03 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $505.20 | $8.31 – $45.03 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $505.20 | $8.31 – $45.03 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $510.00 | $19.75 – $52.34 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $510.16 | $11.85 – $198.96 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $523.50 | $19.75 – $39.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $525.25 | $17.90 – $73.23 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $531.81 | $16.59 – $134.23 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $541.20 | $19.75 – $36.74 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $547.20 | not published |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $564.48 | $8.40 – $784.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $568.80 | $8.40 – $790.00 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $570.60 | $19.75 – $20.14 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $612.00 | $19.75 – $20.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $626.00 | $19.55 – $99.74 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $637.25 | $12.58 – $47.00 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $645.00 | $19.75 – $69.12 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $645.60 | $19.75 – $20.14 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $651.60 | $19.75 – $42.07 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $679.00 | $17.19 – $88.30 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $679.00 | $17.19 – $84.81 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $697.00 | $17.19 – $21.13 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $698.88 | $54.57 – $134.97 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $751.80 | $19.75 – $20.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | $754.00 | $19.55 – $178.74 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $812.40 | $19.52 – $48.39 |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $821.60 | not published |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $839.20 | $19.75 – $20.14 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | $959.40 | $11.85 – $74.89 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $1,034.08 | $16.59 – $134.23 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $1,048.78 | $11.85 – $74.89 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $1,058.52 | $7.94 – $54.90 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $1,118.00 | $16.86 – $54.67 |