Cholinesterase challenge cost at US hospitals
Cholinesterase challenge · CPT 95857
$58.43
lowest cash price
$366.72
national median
$2,139.52
highest cash price
159
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $58.43–$2,139.52 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($362.98) → Sep 1, 2026 ($443.62)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 2 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $262.50 |
| California | 48 | $136.81 | $868.00 | $868.00 |
| Colorado | 13 | $633.50 | $633.50 | $908.31 |
| Florida | 65 | $443.62 | $1,745.90 | $2,139.52 |
| Georgia | 19 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $830.25 | $830.25 | $830.25 |
| Illinois | 31 | $120.00 | $385.20 | $519.20 |
| Indiana | 23 | $229.20 | $229.20 | $1,101.37 |
| Iowa | 16 | $85.92 | $120.00 | $635.75 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 8 | $93.77 | $1,101.37 | $1,101.37 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $435.24 | $435.24 | $435.24 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 23 | $108.64 | $296.91 | $296.91 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $68.88 | $138.82 | $138.82 |
| Missouri | 10 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $292.50 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | $145.74 | $145.74 | $152.15 |
| Nevada | 1 | $58.43 | $58.43 | $58.43 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.35 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $340.32 | $344.68 | $366.72 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $368.50 | $368.50 | $934.83 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 33 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $1,393.60 | $1,393.60 | $1,393.60 |
| Oregon | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $372.00 | $372.00 | $372.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $351.00 | $351.00 | $351.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 23 | $135.43 | $149.44 | $154.11 |
| Texas | 73 | $128.76 | $284.59 | $310.86 |
| Virginia | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 22 | $466.14 | $700.80 | $700.80 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $355.00 | $461.00 | $469.50 |
| Wisconsin | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $52.03 – $513.77 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $227.17 – $623.25 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $26.83 – $122.70 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $27.66 – $122.70 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $27.10 – $122.70 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | not published | $39.13 – $698.74 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $228.11 – $623.25 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $106.95 – $623.25 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $225.12 – $623.25 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $228.67 – $623.25 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | not published | $5.53 – $257.28 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $204.28 – $517.39 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $30.72 – $30.72 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $27.96 – $326.97 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $290.83 – $296.92 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $35.28 – $259.53 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $30.72 – $259.53 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $204.43 – $592.83 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | not published | $251.62 – $251.62 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $204.28 – $212.45 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $5.53 – $257.28 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | not published | $5.03 – $257.28 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | not published | $30.72 – $259.53 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | not published | $218.82 – $547.06 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | not published | $221.73 – $226.16 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | not published | $206.17 – $208.23 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | not published | $206.17 – $214.42 |