Bundled special stain group 1 microorganisms cost at US hospitals
HC Bundled Special Stain Group 1 Microorganisms · CPT 88312
$8.79
lowest cash price
$159.00
national median
$1,595.40
highest cash price
901
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $8.79–$1,595.40 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($170.05) → Sep 1, 2026 ($260.88)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $165.06 | $241.80 | $269.88 |
| Arizona | 23 | $41.52 | $85.99 | $283.45 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $11.97 | $110.84 | $424.00 |
| California | 88 | $8.79 | $122.93 | $498.96 |
| Colorado | 16 | $53.24 | $515.28 | $833.00 |
| Florida | 78 | $32.65 | $248.95 | $1,595.40 |
| Georgia | 25 | $88.21 | $214.00 | $818.89 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $101.44 | $101.44 | $270.00 |
| Illinois | 44 | $28.80 | $186.00 | $348.48 |
| Indiana | 26 | $109.62 | $222.54 | $266.40 |
| Iowa | 29 | $28.80 | $212.00 | $412.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $45.20 | $429.84 | $429.84 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $30.06 | $222.54 | $721.00 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $25.48 | $25.48 | $25.48 |
| Maine | 7 | $168.55 | $195.20 | $330.70 |
| Maryland | 2 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $39.06 | $154.00 | $315.20 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $65.63 | $144.00 | $225.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $12.60 | $31.72 | $75.52 |
| Missouri | 16 | $66.95 | $114.95 | $129.25 |
| Montana | 2 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $171.20 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $33.58 | $102.90 | $140.25 |
| Nevada | 4 | $11.07 | $12.26 | $50.16 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $335.10 | $335.10 | $335.10 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $56.44 | $62.92 | $103.09 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $211.68 | $211.68 | $211.68 |
| New York | 23 | $63.23 | $63.23 | $459.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $135.00 | $143.78 | $399.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $208.00 | $217.60 | $223.20 |
| Ohio | 68 | $70.20 | $154.25 | $385.45 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $62.07 | $128.70 | $414.70 |
| Oregon | 13 | $81.92 | $321.75 | $464.95 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $49.80 | $145.80 | $799.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $69.50 | $118.00 | $351.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $191.20 | $220.00 | $349.60 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $12.20 | $76.95 | $680.18 |
| Texas | 114 | $46.50 | $178.85 | $1,289.31 |
| Virginia | 41 | $57.50 | $167.50 | $1,097.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $63.20 | $113.17 | $412.00 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $45.00 | $122.00 | $1,197.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $39.75 | $140.00 | $533.50 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $44.94 | $61.24 | $86.29 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $159.00 | $18.86 – $53.68 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $160.00 | $55.13 – $118.20 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $160.00 | $55.13 – $118.20 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $160.18 | $13.31 – $102.97 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $160.80 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $160.80 | not published |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $161.20 | $47.99 – $219.00 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $161.40 | $62.17 – $125.55 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $161.40 | $50.94 – $68.68 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $97.92 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $97.04 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $97.92 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $161.46 | $13.74 – $162.60 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $97.92 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $97.92 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $161.46 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $102.45 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $162.60 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $100.51 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $161.46 | $19.80 – $100.17 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $162.50 | $49.09 – $284.73 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $162.50 | $49.09 – $284.73 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $164.16 | $27.95 – $228.00 |
| WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital | Lewisburg, PA | $164.40 | $51.40 – $263.12 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $164.89 | $12.91 – $160.89 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $165.06 | $47.64 – $171.43 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $165.10 | $46.44 – $84.24 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $165.47 | $15.41 – $70.70 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $166.15 | $35.00 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $166.15 | $35.00 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $166.15 | $35.00 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $166.15 | $35.00 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $166.15 | $30.46 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $166.15 | $30.46 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $166.15 | $35.00 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $166.15 | $35.00 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $166.15 | $33.23 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $166.15 | $30.46 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $166.15 | $35.00 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $166.15 | $35.00 – $207.69 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $166.15 | $22.15 – $207.69 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $166.41 | $46.14 – $496.44 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $166.41 | $46.14 – $496.44 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $166.41 | $46.14 – $496.44 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $166.41 | $46.14 – $496.44 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $167.25 | $49.30 – $200.70 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $167.25 | $44.64 – $88.74 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $167.25 | $53.24 – $95.83 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $167.25 | $49.30 – $88.74 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $167.25 | $28.57 – $88.74 |