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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $109.20 | not published |
| Parkview Logansport Hospital | Logansport, IN | $109.62 | $19.84 – $121.75 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $110.34 | $24.87 – $367.87 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $110.40 | not published |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $110.84 | $49.76 – $239.80 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $112.59 | $15.39 – $267.30 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $113.17 | $59.10 – $256.27 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $114.80 | $15.31 – $158.41 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $114.80 | $14.70 – $153.97 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $114.95 | $49.76 – $228.42 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $114.95 | $49.76 – $228.42 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $114.95 | $49.76 – $228.42 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $114.95 | $49.76 – $228.42 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $114.95 | $49.76 – $228.42 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $114.95 | $49.76 – $228.42 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $115.95 | $25.78 – $425.16 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $116.40 | $29.51 – $164.90 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $116.40 | $29.51 – $100.34 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $116.40 | $29.51 – $100.34 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $116.40 | $6.47 – $327.55 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $116.40 | $7.86 – $102.39 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $116.40 | $26.58 – $164.90 |
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $116.86 | $13.31 – $13.31 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $117.00 | $49.75 – $78.60 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $117.81 | $34.89 – $34.89 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $118.00 | $25.93 – $55.41 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $119.04 | $1.47 – $195.43 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $120.00 | not published |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $120.75 | $58.09 – $307.53 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $121.80 | $58.07 – $438.52 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $121.88 | $35.38 – $220.22 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $122.00 | $50.15 – $79.24 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $122.93 | $28.50 – $227.38 |
| Parkview Montpelier Hospital | Montpelier, OH | $123.00 | not published |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $123.00 | not published |
| Parkview Bryan Hospital | Bryan, OH | $123.00 | $51.84 – $155.53 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $123.50 | $49.75 – $253.20 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $124.00 | $37.40 – $209.40 |
| Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $124.20 | not published |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $125.40 | $8.01 – $81.04 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $125.40 | $23.29 – $107.88 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $125.40 | $23.29 – $63.35 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $125.40 | $23.29 – $107.88 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $126.06 | $5.03 – $208.60 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $127.20 | $28.37 – $71.03 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $127.60 | $38.66 – $99.48 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $127.60 | $49.47 – $99.92 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $127.60 | $49.47 – $99.92 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $128.70 | $18.32 – $125.03 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $128.79 | $24.95 – $117.56 |