Blood smear interpretation cost at US hospitals
Blood smear interpretation · CPT 85060
$6.44
lowest cash price
$71.76
national median
$448.93
highest cash price
324
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $6.44–$448.93 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($91.85) → Sep 1, 2026 ($85.80)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $38.22 | $39.78 | $56.16 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $13.22 | $13.25 | $40.95 |
| California | 57 | $6.44 | $71.76 | $167.28 |
| Colorado | 13 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Florida | 73 | $21.42 | $141.00 | $448.93 |
| Georgia | 24 | $70.41 | $86.58 | $282.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $15.36 | $15.36 | $131.25 |
| Illinois | 32 | $31.25 | $70.70 | $253.44 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 20 | $41.58 | $46.40 | $186.60 |
| Kansas | 10 | $42.40 | $69.08 | $69.08 |
| Kentucky | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Michigan | 25 | $26.73 | $26.73 | $26.73 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 3 | $27.09 | $70.11 | $76.95 |
| Missouri | 16 | $40.50 | $62.70 | $80.60 |
| Montana | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 12 | $25.76 | $41.58 | $83.30 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.85 |
| New Jersey | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Mexico | 2 | $28.14 | $28.14 | $28.14 |
| New York | 19 | $27.81 | $72.19 | $88.85 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $76.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 40 | $34.32 | $252.75 | $252.75 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $41.60 | $42.00 | $79.30 |
| Oregon | 12 | $46.30 | $67.50 | $93.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $66.00 | $85.80 | $227.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $18.50 | $23.50 | $28.00 |
| 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 | $39.96 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Virginia | 21 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Washington | 24 | $21.60 | $53.90 | $94.40 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $21.50 | $34.40 | $238.25 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $27.56 | $39.60 | $90.40 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $248.70 | $8.39 – $89.17 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $252.75 | $8.84 – $303.30 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $252.75 | $16.75 – $59.00 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $252.75 | $18.72 – $33.70 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $252.75 | $16.75 – $69.00 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $252.75 | $16.75 – $33.70 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $252.75 | $18.72 – $33.70 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $252.75 | $10.67 – $33.70 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $252.75 | $16.75 – $33.70 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $252.75 | $16.75 – $33.70 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $252.75 | $18.72 – $37.45 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $252.75 | $16.75 – $33.70 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $252.75 | $16.75 – $303.30 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $253.44 | $4.38 – $352.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $282.00 | $17.27 – $32.73 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $282.00 | $17.27 – $32.73 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $282.00 | $31.31 – $31.31 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $282.00 | $17.27 – $32.73 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $282.00 | $17.27 – $32.73 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $282.00 | $17.27 – $32.73 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $282.00 | $17.27 – $32.73 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $282.00 | $17.27 – $32.73 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $347.75 | $23.76 – $66.00 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $448.93 | not published |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $12.37 – $45.61 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $12.37 – $45.61 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $12.37 – $45.61 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $12.37 – $45.61 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $12.37 – $45.61 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $12.37 – $45.61 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $19.08 – $45.61 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $17.27 – $25.26 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $17.27 – $25.26 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $24.77 – $52.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $24.77 – $52.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $24.77 – $47.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $24.77 – $48.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $24.77 – $52.81 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $24.77 – $48.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $24.77 – $50.06 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $24.77 – $48.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $24.77 – $48.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $24.77 – $50.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $47.76 – $48.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $24.77 – $48.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $24.77 – $46.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $24.77 – $49.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $24.77 – $50.44 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $24.77 – $48.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $24.77 – $49.60 |