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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano | Plano, TX | $466.35 | $16.57 – $174.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $466.35 | $16.57 – $174.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $466.35 | $16.57 – $174.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $466.35 | $16.57 – $174.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $466.35 | $16.57 – $174.48 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $466.35 | $16.57 – $174.48 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $482.27 | $49.76 – $325.32 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville | Janesville, WI | $488.95 | $39.37 – $392.67 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $491.24 | $49.76 – $325.32 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $498.96 | $24.37 – $55.00 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | $515.28 | $49.76 – $118.43 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $533.50 | $37.96 – $490.82 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $551.00 | $49.76 – $215.51 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $579.00 | $54.42 – $144.21 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $599.53 | $53.87 – $101.70 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $599.53 | $53.87 – $101.70 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $599.53 | $53.87 – $101.70 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $599.53 | $54.47 – $102.83 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $599.53 | $53.87 – $101.70 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | $612.08 | $54.42 – $120.81 |
| Adventhealth Riverview | Riverview, FL | $612.08 | not published |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood | Tampa, FL | $612.08 | not published |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $680.18 | $49.76 – $152.83 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $721.00 | $49.76 – $71.74 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $721.33 | $40.80 – $184.63 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | $721.62 | $49.76 – $462.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | $728.00 | $49.76 – $162.90 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | $770.36 | $49.76 – $462.17 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $772.28 | $49.76 – $462.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | $778.84 | $49.76 – $172.17 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $799.80 | $8.01 – $114.68 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $818.89 | $48.52 – $96.16 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $818.89 | $51.87 – $104.91 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | $833.00 | $49.76 – $176.72 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $842.26 | $49.76 – $332.87 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $895.00 | $49.76 – $462.17 |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $921.00 | $49.75 – $251.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | $929.00 | $49.76 – $176.75 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $930.57 | $49.76 – $462.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $997.00 | $49.76 – $178.08 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | $1,002.00 | $49.76 – $280.35 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $1,007.64 | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | $1,054.80 | $49.76 – $332.87 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $1,097.00 | $49.76 – $212.82 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | $1,154.00 | $49.76 – $462.17 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $1,197.00 | $32.60 – $212.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | $1,263.82 | $49.76 – $166.77 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | $1,288.41 | $49.76 – $160.21 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $1,289.31 | $49.76 – $346.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $1,508.00 | $49.76 – $186.45 |