Ohio State University Hospitals prices. From its own published file.
Ohio State University Hospitals in Columbus, OH publishes its standard charges as required by federal rule. Here's what it lists for common services, and how to check your bill against it.
6,174prices published
Jul 2026file last updated
Common services
| Service | Cash price | Insurers pay |
|---|---|---|
Emergency visit, moderate (level 3)99283 | — | $0.62–$1,374 |
Emergency visit, high (level 4)99284 | — | $0.62–$3,142 |
Emergency visit, highest (level 5)99285 | — | $0.62–$3,529 |
Comprehensive metabolic panel80053 | — | $0.62–$258 |
Basic metabolic panel80048 | — | $0.62–$183 |
Complete blood count (CBC)85025 | — | $0.62–$127 |
Blood draw (venipuncture)36415 | — | $0.62–$647 |
Urinalysis81001 | — | $0.62–$30.12 |
Troponin (heart test)84484 | — | $0.62–$81.62 |
EKG tracing93005 | — | $0.62–$157 |
Chest X-ray, 2 views71046 | — | $0.62–$314 |
CT head without contrast70450 | — | $0.62–$2,006 |
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast74177 | — | $0.62–$2,575 |
MRI lower back without contrast72148 | — | $0.62–$2,507 |
Ultrasound, abdomen76700 | — | $0.62–$829 |
IV push, single drug96374 | — | $0.62–$574 |
IV fluids, first hour96360 | — | $0.62–$574 |
Ketorolac injection, 15 mgJ1885 | — | $0.32–$101 |
Ondansetron injectionJ2405 | — | $0.08–$1.60 |
Colonoscopy, diagnostic45378 | — | $0.62–$2,542 |
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy43239 | — | $0.62–$2,268 |
Cash price: the discounted price for self-pay patients. List price: the hospital's gross charge. Insurers pay: the lowest and highest rates it lists for insurance plans. Source: Ohio State University Hospitals price transparency page.
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Common billing problems to look for
- Billed above the posted cash priceIf you're paying yourself, ask the hospital to apply its published cash price.
- Panels billed inside panelsA basic metabolic panel (80048) billed with a comprehensive one (80053) on the same day.
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