Covid-19 lab test non-cdc cost at US hospitals
Covid-19 lab test non-cdc · HCPCS U0002
$14.72
lowest cash price
$82.40
national median
$263.00
highest cash price
388
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $14.72–$263.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($107.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($55.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 2 | $50.43 | $50.43 | $54.94 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $27.90 | $35.34 | $50.69 |
| California | 71 | $18.20 | $85.28 | $136.25 |
| Colorado | 13 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $218.00 |
| Florida | 63 | $50.00 | $51.31 | $97.50 |
| Georgia | 25 | $67.49 | $147.03 | $263.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.75 |
| Illinois | 27 | $49.26 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Indiana | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 18 | $49.26 | $49.26 | $146.90 |
| Kansas | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 17 | $49.96 | $93.00 | $122.40 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 22 | $39.20 | $44.65 | $77.28 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $134.34 | $138.21 | $138.21 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $37.20 | $44.64 | $96.72 |
| Missouri | 14 | $64.71 | $73.65 | $73.73 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 12 | $73.50 | $79.50 | $170.00 |
| Nevada | 3 | $20.50 | $22.70 | $28.60 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $51.31 | $56.44 | $56.44 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $51.31 | $51.31 | $176.30 |
| 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 | 60 | $82.40 | $130.20 | $230.10 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $62.42 | $78.10 | $115.50 |
| Oregon | 8 | $206.55 | $206.55 | $206.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $224.50 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 32 | $14.72 | $15.00 | $96.45 |
| Texas | 117 | $31.35 | $58.32 | $177.80 |
| Virginia | 32 | $14.72 | $15.00 | $122.00 |
| Washington | 23 | $52.00 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $81.00 | $125.00 | $200.00 |
| Wisconsin | 23 | $85.33 | $85.33 | $91.69 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $122.40 | not published |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $123.41 | $17.25 – $256.55 |
| Berkeley Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $125.00 | $30.03 – $89.79 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $125.00 | $28.07 – $217.37 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $126.75 | $51.00 – $51.00 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $130.20 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $130.20 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $130.20 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $130.20 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $130.20 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $130.20 | not published |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $130.50 | not published |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $133.00 | $48.49 – $89.79 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $133.00 | $48.49 – $89.79 |
| Summersville Regional Medical Center | Summersville, WV | $134.00 | not published |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $134.34 | $39.29 – $196.19 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $134.50 | $28.07 – $298.86 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $135.30 | $24.48 – $102.62 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $136.25 | $51.31 – $85.50 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $138.21 | $39.29 – $182.11 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $138.21 | $39.29 – $167.08 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $138.21 | $39.29 – $167.08 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $138.21 | $38.60 – $114.40 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $138.21 | $39.29 – $182.11 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $140.00 | $29.47 – $89.79 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $143.24 | $30.79 – $66.19 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $143.24 | $32.14 – $80.04 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $143.24 | $30.79 – $69.28 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $144.50 | $30.88 – $89.79 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $146.90 | $85.43 – $254.39 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $146.90 | $86.38 – $226.00 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $147.03 | $51.31 – $94.92 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $147.03 | $51.31 – $94.92 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $147.03 | $51.31 – $94.92 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $147.03 | $46.18 – $100.57 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $147.03 | $51.31 – $94.92 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $147.03 | $51.31 – $94.92 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $147.03 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $147.03 | $51.31 – $100.57 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $147.03 | $61.57 – $177.53 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $147.03 | $51.31 – $100.57 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $147.03 | $51.31 – $100.57 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $149.72 | $43.10 – $134.43 |
| Van Wert Hospital | Van Wert, OH | $149.76 | $51.31 – $52.34 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $159.36 | $41.13 – $184.32 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $160.55 | $51.31 – $192.41 |