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Whole blood for transfusion, per unit cost in Kentucky
Compare cash prices for whole blood for transfusion, per unit at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Kentucky
From 46 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $510 (most listed prices $188–$1,553).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- $90
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - UofL Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $107
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Carroll County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $135
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $143
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Shelbyville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $159
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Marcum Wallace Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Jewish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center East price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Northeast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest price file · checked Oct 2026 - $169
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UofL Health - South Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $227
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $241
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: King's Daughters Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.