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Corneal smear cost at US hospitals
Corneal smear · CPT 65430
$315.75
lowest cash price
$315.75
national median
$399.04
highest cash price
2
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $315.75–$399.04 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$315.75
University Hospitals St. John Medical Center — Westlake OH, OHMedian cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($399.04) → Jul 1, 2026 ($315.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $399.04 | $399.04 | $399.04 |
| Ohio | 1 | $315.75 | $315.75 | $315.75 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $315.75 | $103.15 – $821.52 |
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $399.04 | $215.49 – $720.69 |