Culture screening strep group a cost at US hospitals
HC Culture Screening Strep Group A · CPT 87081
$6.63
lowest cash price
$84.60
national median
$812.70
highest cash price
867
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $6.63–$812.70 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$812.70
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital — Lake Forest, ILMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($47.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($52.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $88.92 | $131.04 | $174.72 |
| Arizona | 24 | $11.72 | $31.96 | $165.47 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $36.10 | $105.60 | $130.65 |
| California | 91 | $20.60 | $90.00 | $450.10 |
| Colorado | 17 | $9.57 | $140.68 | $140.68 |
| Florida | 81 | $39.22 | $196.95 | $789.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $21.61 | $156.75 | $684.52 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $90.56 |
| Illinois | 51 | $17.82 | $117.60 | $812.70 |
| Indiana | 25 | $47.88 | $120.60 | $175.80 |
| Iowa | 30 | $38.58 | $65.65 | $461.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $86.80 | $137.60 | $689.21 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $14.40 | $56.08 | $197.42 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $73.06 | $73.06 | $73.06 |
| Maine | 7 | $47.00 | $66.10 | $107.95 |
| Maryland | 2 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $9.15 | $51.00 | $155.20 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $41.60 | $110.16 | $138.82 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $26.88 | $89.50 | $222.30 |
| Missouri | 21 | $38.50 | $53.35 | $134.55 |
| Montana | 2 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $109.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $35.38 | $83.16 | $120.70 |
| Nevada | 4 | $35.05 | $160.11 | $223.37 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.85 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $6.63 | $7.29 | $52.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $103.32 | $103.32 | $103.32 |
| New York | 23 | $6.63 | $6.63 | $300.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $46.50 | $76.78 | $166.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Ohio | 68 | $20.15 | $95.40 | $210.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $43.29 | $82.55 | $322.30 |
| Oregon | 12 | $28.05 | $48.75 | $144.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $27.20 | $74.40 | $337.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $90.00 | $138.50 | $356.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $49.60 | $58.40 | $79.20 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $11.27 | $22.11 | $147.84 |
| Texas | 116 | $40.74 | $112.70 | $486.36 |
| Virginia | 42 | $11.27 | $37.00 | $136.20 |
| Washington | 32 | $16.40 | $67.85 | $250.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $14.40 | $55.00 | $209.50 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $35.34 | $106.70 | $427.30 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $24.78 | $41.51 | $46.73 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $134.96 | $6.17 – $85.07 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $134.96 | $6.17 – $38.93 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $135.00 | $5.90 – $8.29 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $136.20 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $136.20 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $136.20 | not published |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $136.68 | $77.13 – $77.13 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $137.60 | $6.02 – $104.40 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $138.50 | $6.63 – $13.97 |
| MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center | Orangeburg, SC | $138.50 | $6.63 – $7.29 |
| New Ulm Medical Center | MN 56073, MN | $138.82 | $6.17 – $59.89 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $140.00 | $6.43 – $74.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $140.00 | $4.97 – $14.06 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $140.00 | $4.97 – $14.06 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $140.00 | $9.06 – $9.06 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $140.00 | $4.97 – $14.06 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $140.00 | $4.97 – $9.95 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $140.00 | $4.97 – $14.06 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $140.00 | $4.97 – $14.06 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $140.00 | $4.97 – $14.06 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $140.68 | $6.50 – $12.27 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $140.68 | $6.50 – $12.27 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $140.68 | $6.50 – $12.27 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $140.68 | $6.50 – $12.27 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $140.68 | $6.50 – $12.27 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $140.80 | $6.30 – $18.56 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $141.60 | not published |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $142.50 | $6.63 – $116.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $142.50 | $6.63 – $116.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $142.50 | $6.63 – $130.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $142.50 | $6.63 – $141.23 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $142.50 | $6.63 – $116.00 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Bay Area | Marinette, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $142.50 | $5.30 – $23.28 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $142.50 | $6.63 – $116.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $142.50 | $6.63 – $116.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $142.50 | $6.63 – $116.00 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $144.00 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $144.60 | $2.65 – $15.12 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $146.00 | $6.63 – $27.58 |