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Bundled special stain group 1 microorganisms cost at US hospitals
HC Bundled Special Stain Group 1 Microorganisms · CPT 88312
$24.00
lowest cash price
$145.80
national median
$799.80
highest cash price
13
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $24.00–$799.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($116.40) → Jul 1, 2026 ($167.25)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Ohio | 3 | $81.00 | $167.25 | $261.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $56.40 | $145.80 | $799.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $24.00 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $56.40 | $7.94 – $84.72 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $66.60 | $8.01 – $115.01 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $67.20 | $8.19 – $95.20 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $81.00 | $50.54 – $90.97 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $116.40 | $7.86 – $145.50 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $145.80 | $8.01 – $88.40 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $161.40 | $40.35 – $215.20 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $161.40 | $50.94 – $215.20 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $167.25 | $53.24 – $200.70 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $195.20 | $43.92 – $219.60 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $261.00 | $49.60 – $223.20 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $799.80 | $8.01 – $1,133.05 |