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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $160.55 | $51.31 – $192.41 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $160.55 | $51.31 – $192.41 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $160.55 | $51.31 – $192.41 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $162.80 | $51.31 – $53.88 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $162.80 | $51.31 – $53.88 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $168.00 | $51.31 – $196.00 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $170.00 | $42.84 – $196.00 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $176.30 | $30.79 – $66.19 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $177.80 | $51.31 – $241.67 |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $200.00 | not published |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $201.50 | $51.31 – $53.36 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $201.50 | not published |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $206.55 | $63.00 – $63.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $206.55 | $63.00 – $63.00 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | $218.00 | $50.80 – $146.81 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $224.50 | $30.88 – $106.57 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $230.10 | $1.10 – $318.60 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $230.10 | $13.21 – $318.60 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $230.10 | $14.16 – $318.60 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $230.10 | $14.52 – $318.60 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $230.10 | $13.63 – $318.60 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $230.10 | $12.98 – $318.60 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $230.10 | $14.20 – $318.60 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $230.10 | $21.40 – $318.60 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $230.10 | $12.82 – $318.60 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $230.10 | $13.29 – $318.60 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $230.10 | $13.57 – $318.60 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $230.10 | $15.12 – $318.60 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $236.00 | $38.48 – $108.78 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $236.00 | $38.48 – $108.78 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $263.00 | $38.48 – $108.78 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $263.00 | $38.48 – $108.78 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $263.00 | $70.08 – $70.08 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $263.00 | $38.48 – $108.78 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $263.00 | $38.48 – $70.08 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $263.00 | $38.48 – $108.78 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $263.00 | $38.48 – $108.78 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $263.00 | $38.48 – $108.78 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $27.68 – $77.99 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $27.68 – $77.99 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $27.68 – $77.99 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $46.50 – $69.78 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $46.50 – $80.04 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $46.50 – $80.04 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $46.50 – $69.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $51.08 – $566.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $46.50 – $69.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $46.50 – $79.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $46.50 – $64.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $46.50 – $80.04 |