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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $294.00 | not published |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $294.70 | $55.84 – $55.84 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $297.00 | $55.84 – $56.96 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $303.00 | not published |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $304.20 | $35.38 – $49.07 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $304.20 | $33.64 – $71.03 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $304.50 | $52.81 – $132.03 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $309.00 | $35.38 – $71.03 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $312.80 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $315.20 | not published |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $316.30 | $4.90 – $152.83 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $317.46 | $14.25 – $288.60 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $317.46 | $14.25 – $288.60 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $317.46 | $14.77 – $288.60 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $317.46 | $52.32 – $288.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $319.63 | $49.76 – $166.84 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $321.75 | $57.00 – $106.00 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $321.75 | not published |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $321.75 | $57.00 – $204.49 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $321.75 | $57.00 – $204.49 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $321.75 | $57.00 – $204.49 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $321.75 | $57.00 – $204.49 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $323.58 | $46.14 – $496.44 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $326.40 | $55.84 – $56.96 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $330.70 | $25.78 – $76.00 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $333.75 | not published |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $334.95 | $50.62 – $98.69 |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $335.10 | $20.89 – $51.74 |
| Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs, FL | $338.03 | not published |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $340.90 | $58.07 – $178.09 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $341.40 | $55.84 – $56.96 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $342.00 | $93.84 – $342.00 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $342.00 | $6.00 – $106.64 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $342.00 | $49.76 – $462.17 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $342.55 | $49.76 – $51.75 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $343.00 | $93.17 – $180.70 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $347.10 | $50.25 – $188.03 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $347.10 | $50.25 – $188.03 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $347.10 | $50.25 – $188.03 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $347.10 | $51.35 – $188.03 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $348.48 | $27.95 – $484.00 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $349.60 | $50.76 – $393.30 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $349.80 | $46.07 – $230.33 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $349.80 | $35.38 – $71.03 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $351.00 | $13.00 – $193.70 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $351.00 | $6.39 – $50.96 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $351.00 | $6.39 – $50.96 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $352.30 | not published |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $364.00 | $49.19 – $364.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $370.00 | $49.76 – $155.63 |