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(both sides) smear without diff wbc count cost at US hospitals
Bl smear w/o diff wbc count · CPT 85008
$3.43
lowest cash price
$121.80
national median
$219.00
highest cash price
8
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.43–$219.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($3.43) → Jul 1, 2026 ($170.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3.43 | $3.43 | $3.43 |
| Ohio | 3 | $127.50 | $170.25 | $219.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $147.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $3.43 | $1.32 – $16.14 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $7.80 | $13.00 – $13.00 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $121.80 | $3.40 – $162.40 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $121.80 | $3.40 – $162.40 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $127.50 | $1.44 – $153.00 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $147.20 | $3.40 – $165.60 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $170.25 | $3.43 – $6.17 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $219.00 | $1.44 – $262.80 |