How much does C-reactive protein (CRP) cost in El Paso, TX?
CPT 86140 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for El Paso, TX.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center of El Paso lowest | Hospital | $14cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Covenant Medical Center (Lubbock) | Hospital | $25cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station | Hospital | $43cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple | Hospital | $43cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| UMC Health System – University Medical Center (Lubbock) | Hospital | $79cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (Edinburg) | Hospital | $119cash | — | — |
| Shannon Medical Center (San Angelo) | Hospital | $129cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| Hendrick Medical Center (Abilene) | Hospital | $132cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus (El Paso) | Hospital | $252cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus (El Paso) | Hospital | $310cash | — | ★★★★★ |
| The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus (El Paso) | Hospital | $508cash | — | — |
| Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen | Hospital | $733cash | — | — |
| Valley Baptist Medical Center – Brownsville | Hospital | $862cash | — | ★★★★★ |
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What should 86140 cost in El Paso, TX?
For C-reactive protein (CRP) (CPT 86140) in El Paso, TX, a fair self-pay price is around $129, with hospitals ranging from $43 to $409 across 13 facilities. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does C-reactive protein (CRP) cost in El Paso, TX?
A fair self-pay price for C-reactive protein (CRP) (CPT 86140) in El Paso, TX is around $129, with hospital prices ranging from $43 to $409 across 13 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
Can I negotiate the price of C-reactive protein (CRP)?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.