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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $164.28 – $164.28 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $250.74 – $650.25 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $48.52 – $1,802.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $42.78 – $1,727.00 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $4.67 – $259.53 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $225.48 – $411.73 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $3.53 – $209.78 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $19.52 – $340.27 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $164.28 – $164.28 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $164.28 – $164.28 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $164.28 – $164.28 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $226.53 – $374.85 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $10.08 – $228.84 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $21.96 – $513.77 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $208.20 – $208.20 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $16.72 – $16.72 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $5.68 – $24.37 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $22.86 – $513.77 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $157.30 – $209.73 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $177.60 – $313.15 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $14.85 – $264.67 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $10.59 – $335.08 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $22.15 – $513.77 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $9.54 – $444.41 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $149.77 – $209.67 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $109.46 – $313.15 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $250.04 – $759.61 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $240.61 – $612.36 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $226.53 – $374.85 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $225.48 – $500.57 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $214.21 – $481.61 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $203.05 – $345.18 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | not published | $225.48 – $500.57 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $11.44 – $341.98 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $10.59 – $335.08 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $11.38 – $30.20 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $147.32 – $288.75 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | not published | $11.38 – $30.20 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $104.70 – $264.22 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | not published | $14.88 – $321.95 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $14.88 – $14.88 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $104.70 – $264.22 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $108.79 – $110.94 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | not published | $231.39 – $236.02 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | not published | $225.48 – $454.98 |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | Williamsburg, VA | not published | $214.89 – $221.21 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $214.21 – $481.61 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | not published | $11.56 – $421.38 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | not published | $14.65 – $212.70 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | not published | $8.98 – $230.01 |