Caloric vstblr test w/rec cost at US hospitals
Caloric vstblr test w/rec · CPT 92538
$18.00
lowest cash price
$315.28
national median
$1,707.79
highest cash price
194
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $18.00–$1,707.79 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($180.64) → Sep 1, 2026 ($220.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 3 | $34.88 | $253.05 | $299.11 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| California | 33 | $540.05 | $1,288.00 | $1,288.00 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 69 | $85.80 | $410.15 | $1,707.79 |
| Georgia | 21 | $385.00 | $385.00 | $385.00 |
| Illinois | 33 | $50.40 | $385.20 | $440.40 |
| Indiana | 22 | $84.00 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Iowa | 13 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.25 |
| Michigan | 26 | $296.91 | $919.00 | $1,164.00 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $291.02 | $313.30 | $481.80 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $77.19 | $172.91 | $184.26 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 14 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $220.60 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $82.40 | $82.40 | $283.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $695.20 | $695.20 | $695.20 |
| Ohio | 34 | $406.90 | $406.90 | $492.70 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 10 | $29.75 | $333.00 | $333.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $18.00 | $559.80 | $753.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 24 | $102.06 | $102.06 | $102.06 |
| Texas | 73 | $559.71 | $620.60 | $1,003.74 |
| Virginia | 18 | $218.00 | $295.50 | $322.00 |
| Washington | 22 | $409.02 | $409.02 | $409.02 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $717.00 |
| Wisconsin | 15 | $365.00 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $12.66 – $12.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $12.66 – $12.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $12.66 – $12.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $12.66 – $12.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $12.66 – $12.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $12.66 – $12.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $12.66 – $12.66 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $12.66 – $12.66 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $109.23 – $109.23 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $109.23 – $109.23 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $239.31 – $336.75 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $250.08 – $336.75 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $12.93 – $293.82 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $5.47 – $5.47 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $4.94 – $4.94 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $6.07 – $6.07 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $5.12 – $5.12 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $11.75 – $11.75 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $5.65 – $5.65 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $6.00 – $6.00 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $3.53 – $3.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $14.88 – $14.88 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $14.88 – $14.88 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $14.88 – $14.88 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $14.88 – $14.88 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $14.88 – $14.88 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $14.88 – $14.88 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $209.83 – $230.81 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $170.53 – $229.59 |
| MUSC Health Florence Medical Center | Florence, SC | not published | $200.83 – $220.91 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | not published | $208.71 – $229.59 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | not published | $200.83 – $220.91 |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital | Yakima, WA | not published | $253.18 – $486.16 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | not published | $2.83 – $6.25 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | not published | $4.51 – $8.07 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | not published | $5.95 – $12.40 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | not published | $102.88 – $1,036.49 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | not published | $98.27 – $678.18 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | not published | $102.37 – $1,143.81 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | not published | $102.84 – $1,036.49 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | not published | $100.51 – $1,036.49 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | not published | $108.17 – $1,117.14 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | not published | $100.51 – $1,036.49 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | not published | $16.88 – $422.97 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | not published | $16.88 – $433.81 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | not published | $9.41 – $422.97 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $16.88 – $422.97 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | not published | $16.88 – $422.97 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | not published | $16.88 – $867.63 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | not published | $16.88 – $422.97 |