(both sides) smear without diff wbc count cost at US hospitals
Bl smear w/o diff wbc count · CPT 85008
$1.65
lowest cash price
$30.68
national median
$302.56
highest cash price
375
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $1.65–$302.56 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($29.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($26.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 2 | $26.33 | $26.33 | $28.68 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1.65 | $1.65 | $1.65 |
| California | 59 | $1.74 | $17.36 | $92.42 |
| Colorado | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 69 | $11.34 | $52.94 | $210.83 |
| Georgia | 24 | $38.22 | $38.22 | $183.84 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Illinois | 41 | $33.12 | $53.90 | $61.20 |
| Indiana | 25 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Iowa | 17 | $27.36 | $33.57 | $37.20 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 3 | $13.98 | $13.98 | $13.98 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $29.65 | $30.90 | $95.80 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Michigan | 26 | $4.73 | $24.00 | $26.00 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $51.20 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $2.30 | $6.48 | $47.46 |
| Missouri | 10 | $301.27 | $301.27 | $301.27 |
| Montana | 2 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Nebraska | 8 | $28.98 | $28.98 | $48.45 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $103.80 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3.43 | $3.77 | $3.77 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $3.43 | $3.43 | $15.30 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $48.83 | $48.83 | $48.83 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 47 | $5.20 | $103.35 | $219.00 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 9 | $15.30 | $15.30 | $60.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $17.60 | $27.20 | $147.20 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $24.50 | $33.50 | $214.50 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $31.20 |
| Tennessee | 25 | $2.20 | $2.20 | $2.31 |
| Texas | 122 | $5.25 | $45.71 | $302.56 |
| Virginia | 26 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $98.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $3.20 | $18.35 | $67.90 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $9.54 | $11.00 | $53.86 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | not published | $2.92 – $6.86 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | not published | $3.43 – $20.15 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | not published | $3.36 – $6.35 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | not published | $1.77 – $13.09 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | not published | $3.43 – $8.39 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $1.52 – $7.67 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | not published | $3.43 – $8.05 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | not published | $1.52 – $8.57 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | not published | $11.80 – $13.66 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | not published | $2.81 – $5.29 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | not published | $1.52 – $7.36 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | not published | $1.52 – $9.82 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | not published | $3.26 – $3.60 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $3.26 – $7.02 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $3.26 – $3.60 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $3.26 – $3.60 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $7.49 – $14.95 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $40.34 – $40.34 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $3.43 – $16.05 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $3.43 – $14.16 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $3.43 – $40.25 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $3.43 – $35.49 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $3.43 – $3.60 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $3.43 – $14.16 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1.23 – $13.54 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $3.36 – $5.56 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $3.33 – $3.62 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $3.43 – $23.51 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $3.43 – $14.91 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $3.43 – $9.19 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $3.26 – $7.02 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $3.43 – $7.34 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $3.43 – $18.66 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $3.43 – $22.97 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $3.36 – $5.56 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $1.44 – $67.18 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $2.57 – $15.19 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $3.02 – $8.58 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $2.57 – $13.62 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $2.57 – $15.19 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $2.06 – $12.92 |
| Garrett Regional Medical Center | Oakland, MD | not published | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $2.06 – $12.92 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | not published | $3.43 – $6.38 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $2.57 – $12.90 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | not published | $3.43 – $3.50 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | not published | $3.43 – $24.94 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | not published | $3.01 – $18.06 |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | Williamsburg, VA | not published | $3.43 – $3.60 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | not published | $3.43 – $6.92 |