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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $128.79 | $24.95 – $117.56 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $129.25 | $49.76 – $147.48 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $129.60 | $10.25 – $56.96 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $129.61 | $10.24 – $370.30 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $130.14 | $13.31 – $60.49 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $130.14 | $15.31 – $80.11 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $130.20 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $131.30 | $13.00 – $193.70 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | $131.40 | $4.80 – $197.10 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $132.60 | $11.23 – $146.60 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $132.75 | $51.75 – $225.00 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $134.55 | $0.95 – $186.30 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $134.55 | $0.95 – $186.30 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $134.55 | $0.95 – $186.30 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $134.55 | $0.95 – $186.30 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $134.55 | $0.95 – $186.30 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $134.55 | $49.80 – $186.30 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $134.55 | $0.95 – $186.30 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $134.55 | $0.95 – $186.30 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $134.55 | $0.95 – $186.30 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $135.00 | $49.81 – $50.81 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $135.36 | $65.04 – $188.00 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $136.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $136.00 | not published |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $138.57 | $13.31 – $84.12 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $138.60 | $100.65 – $223.45 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $140.00 | $85.75 – $248.82 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $140.25 | $35.35 – $186.82 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $141.12 | $102.13 – $112.35 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $141.90 | $49.76 – $356.84 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $143.78 | $21.47 – $273.17 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $143.78 | $7.35 – $264.55 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $143.78 | $21.47 – $264.55 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $143.78 | $21.47 – $276.05 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $143.78 | $21.68 – $253.04 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $143.78 | $21.47 – $273.17 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $143.78 | $21.47 – $273.17 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $143.78 | $21.47 – $273.17 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $143.78 | $21.47 – $273.17 |