Warde cobalt heavy metal quantitative each nes cost at US hospitals
HC Warde Cobalt Heavy Metal Quantitative Each Nes · CPT 83018
$8.47
lowest cash price
$116.16
national median
$1,054.56
highest cash price
838
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $8.47–$1,054.56 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($97.45) → Sep 1, 2026 ($141.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $110.76 | $583.44 | $819.00 |
| Arizona | 23 | $24.19 | $47.81 | $503.48 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $30.57 | $131.95 | $254.00 |
| California | 87 | $8.47 | $49.66 | $175.76 |
| Colorado | 17 | $65.38 | $330.59 | $330.59 |
| Florida | 82 | $18.84 | $129.35 | $778.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $45.88 | $178.23 | $401.27 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $19.84 | $19.84 | $146.25 |
| Illinois | 50 | $44.00 | $151.92 | $516.80 |
| Indiana | 26 | $29.50 | $176.40 | $771.35 |
| Iowa | 29 | $44.00 | $99.54 | $171.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $38.00 | $417.36 | $417.36 |
| Kentucky | 19 | $34.23 | $357.60 | $771.35 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $35.36 | $35.36 | $35.36 |
| Maine | 7 | $97.45 | $188.95 | $375.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $25.76 | $38.43 | $530.40 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $69.60 | $84.96 | $105.60 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $27.72 | $60.27 | $150.40 |
| Missouri | 21 | $86.90 | $158.40 | $252.85 |
| Montana | 2 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $65.50 | $99.54 | $213.35 |
| Nevada | 4 | $31.98 | $35.42 | $138.82 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $441.15 | $441.15 | $441.15 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $21.96 | $24.16 | $24.16 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $21.96 | $21.96 | $175.29 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $63.50 | $172.55 | $645.23 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Ohio | 67 | $40.95 | $227.40 | $659.75 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $92.30 | $126.08 | $552.75 |
| Oregon | 12 | $35.84 | $46.50 | $89.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $57.60 | $150.60 | $677.40 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $60.00 | $83.00 | $156.65 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $124.80 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $30.45 | $45.88 | $326.16 |
| Texas | 101 | $31.86 | $130.31 | $1,054.56 |
| Virginia | 42 | $37.49 | $82.80 | $870.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $18.72 | $92.45 | $186.20 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $57.00 | $81.00 | $388.20 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $41.61 | $122.50 | $423.53 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $120.96 | $177.12 | $191.52 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $111.15 | $21.28 – $171.00 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $111.15 | $21.52 – $171.00 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $111.15 | $21.28 – $171.00 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $111.15 | $21.28 – $171.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $111.80 | $19.76 – $78.88 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $111.80 | $19.20 – $36.23 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $112.15 | $7.06 – $17.64 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $112.20 | $21.74 – $182.17 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $112.20 | $21.74 – $41.34 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $112.20 | $21.74 – $41.34 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $112.20 | $22.71 – $158.84 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $112.20 | $21.70 – $42.18 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $112.20 | $21.74 – $158.95 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $112.80 | $20.86 – $43.92 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $113.09 | $17.53 – $109.35 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $113.10 | $19.53 – $99.96 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $115.05 | $17.88 – $48.87 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $115.20 | $21.96 – $21.96 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | $116.16 | $19.76 – $99.92 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | $116.16 | $19.76 – $103.21 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | $116.16 | $19.76 – $103.21 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital | Edmonds, WA | $116.16 | $21.96 – $98.82 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $117.36 | $8.65 – $163.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $117.60 | $22.03 – $81.90 |
| Sanford Medical Center Mayville | Mayville, ND | $117.60 | $22.03 – $81.90 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $117.65 | $19.20 – $81.32 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $118.34 | $21.28 – $180.42 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $118.50 | $20.75 – $34.70 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $120.00 | $21.83 – $66.60 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $120.48 | $21.96 – $245.98 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $120.96 | $21.96 – $101.76 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $120.96 | $9.08 – $54.90 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $121.80 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $121.80 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $122.20 | $19.53 – $36.23 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $122.20 | $19.53 – $36.23 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $122.50 | $21.96 – $172.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $122.50 | $21.96 – $172.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $122.50 | $21.96 – $193.50 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $122.50 | $21.96 – $172.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $122.50 | $21.96 – $209.41 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $122.50 | $17.57 – $77.07 |