Bactericidal level serum cost at US hospitals
Bactericidal level serum · CPT 87197
$5.77
lowest cash price
$121.80
national median
$1,003.03
highest cash price
207
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.77–$1,003.03 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($15.02) → Sep 1, 2026 ($158.14)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $323.70 | $323.70 | $323.70 |
| California | 52 | $5.77 | $152.32 | $159.59 |
| Colorado | 13 | $239.02 | $239.02 | $546.30 |
| Florida | 69 | $30.71 | $154.08 | $826.00 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Illinois | 32 | $36.96 | $82.50 | $501.12 |
| Indiana | 25 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Iowa | 16 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $151.20 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 3 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $20.73 | $22.56 | $128.24 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | $46.48 | $121.80 | $205.70 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $15.02 | $16.52 | $16.52 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $15.02 | $15.02 | $788.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 44 | $67.60 | $67.60 | $101.67 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $51.06 | $51.06 | $51.06 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $275.40 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 96 | $114.45 | $123.31 | $1,003.03 |
| Virginia | 26 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Washington | 23 | $31.60 | $67.20 | $296.80 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $82.50 | $114.48 | $236.91 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $14.27 – $30.76 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $15.32 – $22.28 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $14.27 – $15.77 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $14.27 – $15.77 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $32.79 – $65.49 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $137.20 – $137.20 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $15.02 – $59.72 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $15.02 – $61.96 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $13.52 – $70.59 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $15.02 – $136.88 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $15.02 – $120.71 |
| Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | not published | $14.27 – $29.05 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $15.02 – $15.77 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $15.02 – $61.96 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $15.02 – $27.43 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $5.41 – $58.71 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $14.70 – $24.33 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $15.32 – $18.90 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $14.57 – $26.92 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $14.57 – $15.85 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $15.02 – $86.57 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $15.02 – $15.62 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $15.02 – $56.33 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $15.02 – $15.02 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $9.01 – $23.36 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $15.02 – $39.75 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $11.26 – $122.23 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $15.02 – $16.52 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $12.62 – $76.51 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $15.02 – $39.75 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $15.02 – $32.14 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $13.52 – $70.59 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $14.70 – $24.33 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $15.02 – $33.34 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $14.27 – $32.08 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $6.31 – $40.63 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | not published | $15.02 – $33.34 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $15.02 – $32.89 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $15.02 – $29.44 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $15.02 – $31.18 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $11.27 – $66.54 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $9.01 – $56.80 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $11.27 – $66.54 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $9.01 – $56.80 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | not published | $15.02 – $27.94 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $11.27 – $46.44 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | not published | $15.02 – $15.32 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | not published | $15.02 – $102.92 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | not published | $13.16 – $79.18 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $12.62 – $56.80 |