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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $79.20 | $70.95 – $161.70 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $79.20 | $38.98 – $123.99 |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association | Morristown, TN | $80.40 | $18.51 – $344.57 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $80.85 | $57.75 – $161.70 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $80.95 | $21.32 – $348.34 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $81.00 | $50.54 – $90.97 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $81.09 | $36.08 – $244.80 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $81.30 | not published |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $81.87 | $36.08 – $291.00 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER | The Dalles, OR | $81.92 | $24.92 – $115.39 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $81.99 | $30.97 – $408.24 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $82.00 | $14.14 – $53.39 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $82.00 | $51.86 – $66.91 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $82.50 | $44.78 – $93.95 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $82.71 | $36.08 – $291.00 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $83.30 | $19.08 – $207.24 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $83.50 | $8.33 – $53.31 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | $83.50 | $8.33 – $53.31 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $83.85 | $1.47 – $13.36 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $83.85 | $1.47 – $195.43 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $84.97 | $36.08 – $310.40 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $85.36 | $36.08 – $291.00 |
| Cumberland Medical Center, Inc. | Crossville, TN | $85.76 | $22.21 – $344.57 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $85.99 | $36.08 – $244.80 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $86.00 | $15.37 – $172.00 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $86.29 | $51.84 – $104.76 |
| Trinity Medical Center East | Steubenville, OH | $87.29 | $28.51 – $135.52 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $87.30 | $36.08 – $310.40 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $87.94 | $21.32 – $348.34 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $88.13 | $4.68 – $195.43 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $88.21 | $48.54 – $241.38 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $88.21 | $5.03 – $208.60 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $88.22 | $35.38 – $166.53 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $88.43 | $30.97 – $408.24 |
| Roane County Medical Center | Harriman, TN | $88.44 | $18.51 – $344.57 |
| Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City, TN | $88.44 | $18.51 – $344.57 |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $88.44 | $18.51 – $344.57 |
| Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | $88.44 | $18.51 – $344.57 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $88.85 | $36.08 – $291.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $88.92 | $7.25 – $253.13 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $89.60 | $163.59 – $163.59 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $90.00 | $53.73 – $84.89 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $90.00 | $15.00 – $223.12 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $90.00 | $15.11 – $223.62 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $90.15 | $93.99 – $540.90 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $90.15 | $93.99 – $540.90 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $90.15 | $93.99 – $625.04 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $90.72 | $52.37 – $218.16 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $91.20 | $8.22 – $102.39 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $91.20 | $36.40 – $51.14 |