(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $53.90 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $54.18 | $2.88 – $25.56 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $54.18 | $2.88 – $25.56 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $55.00 | $3.43 – $14.27 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | $55.39 | $3.43 – $77.60 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $57.00 | $3.40 – $14.80 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $57.85 | $3.43 – $3.43 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $57.85 | $3.43 – $3.57 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $58.45 | $3.43 – $9.19 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $58.45 | $3.43 – $20.01 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $60.55 | $4.33 – $126.14 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $61.20 | $3.43 – $85.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | $63.00 | $1.32 – $7.82 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $63.50 | $2.74 – $11.78 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $63.50 | $2.74 – $15.61 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $63.50 | $2.74 – $12.31 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $63.50 | $2.74 – $11.78 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $63.50 | $2.74 – $11.78 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $63.50 | $3.17 – $8.58 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $63.50 | $2.02 – $14.85 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $67.90 | $3.43 – $13.41 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $68.49 | not published |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $70.00 | $2.57 – $7.27 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $70.00 | $2.57 – $7.27 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $70.00 | $4.69 – $4.69 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $70.00 | $2.57 – $7.27 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $70.00 | $2.57 – $5.15 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $70.00 | $2.57 – $7.27 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $70.00 | $2.57 – $7.27 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $70.00 | $2.57 – $7.27 |
| AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $71.76 | $3.26 – $7.49 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $79.45 | $2.88 – $26.77 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $79.65 | $3.43 – $74.87 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $83.68 | $2.06 – $12.92 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $84.50 | $3.43 – $3.57 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $84.50 | not published |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $92.42 | $1.13 – $164.58 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $94.25 | $3.43 – $3.57 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $95.80 | $3.43 – $90.05 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $98.00 | $2.98 – $3.67 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $100.75 | $3.43 – $3.46 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $103.35 | $3.43 – $12.86 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $103.35 | $3.43 – $12.86 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $103.35 | $3.43 – $12.86 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $103.35 | $3.43 – $12.86 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $103.80 | $1.70 – $37.04 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $113.75 | $3.43 – $3.57 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $115.00 | $3.43 – $9.09 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $121.80 | $3.40 – $6.14 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $121.80 | $3.40 – $4.61 |