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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $70.20 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $70.20 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | $70.36 | $12.33 – $98.57 |
| Henry Ford St John Hospital | Detroit, MI | $71.12 | $25.12 – $179.71 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $71.12 | $25.12 – $179.71 |
| Henry Ford Hospital | Detroit MI 48202 | 19401 Hubbard Dr., MI | $71.65 | $13.36 – $101.24 |
| Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital | West Bloomfield, MI | $71.65 | $13.36 – $119.42 |
| Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital: | Wyandotte, MI | $71.65 | $13.36 – $95.53 |
| Henry Ford Macomb Hospital | Clinton Twp, MI | $71.65 | $13.36 – $119.42 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $72.00 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $72.00 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $72.00 | not published |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $72.10 | not published |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $73.10 | $6.25 – $235.45 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $74.21 | $23.74 – $235.45 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $74.29 | $13.75 – $253.13 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $74.52 | $47.52 – $104.76 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $75.00 | $17.81 – $90.47 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $75.00 | $17.81 – $90.47 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $75.00 | $17.81 – $90.47 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $75.00 | $17.81 – $90.47 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $75.04 | $18.51 – $344.57 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $75.52 | $40.54 – $118.00 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $75.67 | $8.54 – $188.10 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $76.73 | $21.32 – $348.34 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $76.80 | $49.47 – $329.44 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $76.80 | $35.58 – $133.76 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $76.80 | $35.58 – $107.99 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $76.80 | $35.58 – $107.99 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $76.88 | $21.32 – $348.34 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $76.95 | $8.87 – $118.65 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $76.95 | $8.87 – $103.15 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $76.95 | $6.15 – $106.01 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $76.95 | $8.54 – $103.07 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $76.95 | $8.87 – $118.65 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $76.95 | $8.87 – $113.47 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $76.95 | $8.87 – $106.01 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $76.95 | $8.87 – $110.84 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $76.95 | $8.54 – $122.03 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $76.95 | $8.87 – $110.84 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $76.95 | $8.87 – $110.84 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $76.95 | $8.87 – $103.07 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $77.60 | $16.51 – $269.61 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $77.70 | not published |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $77.72 | $18.51 – $344.57 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $78.00 | not published |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $78.00 | $49.76 – $283.68 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $78.07 | $32.46 – $167.44 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $78.46 | $51.02 – $195.83 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $78.69 | $21.32 – $348.34 |