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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $28.98 | $16.05 – $242.50 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $29.23 | $11.74 – $106.66 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $29.23 | $11.74 – $88.53 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $29.76 | $14.94 – $106.66 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $30.72 | $16.05 – $88.53 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $30.75 | $19.75 – $153.75 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $30.95 | $19.75 – $164.00 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $31.35 | $19.75 – $74.45 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $31.35 | $19.75 – $74.45 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $31.35 | $19.75 – $74.45 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $31.35 | $19.75 – $74.45 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $31.35 | $19.75 – $74.45 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $31.35 | $19.75 – $74.45 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $31.57 | $19.75 – $164.00 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $31.98 | $19.75 – $164.00 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $32.39 | $19.75 – $153.75 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $32.39 | $19.75 – $153.75 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $32.80 | $19.75 – $153.75 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $33.21 | $19.75 – $164.00 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $34.03 | $19.75 – $153.75 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $34.78 | $19.75 – $91.20 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $35.46 | $19.75 – $153.75 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $35.52 | $16.98 – $115.10 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $36.96 | $13.20 – $88.00 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $36.96 | $14.96 – $88.00 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $36.96 | $14.96 – $88.00 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $36.96 | $12.32 – $88.00 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $36.96 | $14.08 – $88.00 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $36.96 | $15.84 – $88.00 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $37.92 | $19.75 – $77.42 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $38.64 | $19.14 – $68.88 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $38.71 | $19.75 – $77.42 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $38.95 | $19.75 – $153.75 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $39.43 | $8.22 – $58.00 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $40.18 | $19.75 – $153.75 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $40.50 | $19.75 – $38.07 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $40.50 | $9.74 – $38.11 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $41.50 | $11.74 – $87.47 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $41.71 | $19.75 – $115.10 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $41.82 | $19.75 – $104.53 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $42.00 | $14.00 – $131.71 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $42.00 | $19.55 – $31.60 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $42.00 | $19.55 – $31.60 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $42.00 | $19.97 – $130.65 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $42.00 | $19.52 – $27.76 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $42.00 | $9.59 – $59.50 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $42.50 | $19.14 – $85.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $43.75 | $18.87 – $32.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $43.75 | $19.34 – $32.00 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $43.75 | $19.34 – $32.00 |