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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $28.05 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $28.05 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $28.38 | $5.58 – $19.40 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $28.95 | $6.63 – $15.00 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $29.20 | $4.89 – $12.02 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $29.20 | $4.92 – $12.02 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $29.21 | $6.63 – $15.00 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $29.51 | $5.25 – $8.55 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $29.83 | $0.38 – $80.49 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $29.83 | $0.85 – $84.21 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $29.90 | $1.10 – $41.40 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $29.90 | $3.41 – $41.40 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $29.90 | $1.11 – $41.40 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $29.90 | $0.95 – $41.40 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $30.14 | $6.56 – $14.92 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $30.65 | $6.63 – $16.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $30.88 | $5.89 – $51.10 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $31.00 | $4.97 – $14.06 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $31.00 | $4.97 – $14.06 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $31.25 | $6.63 – $10.74 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $31.25 | $6.49 – $10.74 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $31.25 | $6.49 – $10.74 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $31.25 | $6.63 – $10.74 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $31.36 | $4.91 – $133.20 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $31.96 | $6.63 – $15.00 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $32.40 | $54.00 – $54.00 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $32.92 | $1.33 – $13.58 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $33.14 | $6.63 – $15.00 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $33.60 | $5.20 – $30.24 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $33.60 | $5.46 – $42.34 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $35.00 | $5.20 – $38.62 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $35.05 | $5.20 – $19.20 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $35.11 | $6.63 – $15.00 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $35.34 | $6.63 – $25.59 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $35.34 | $6.63 – $25.59 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $35.38 | $6.43 – $58.00 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $35.50 | $6.76 – $11.11 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $35.50 | $6.76 – $13.25 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $35.50 | $6.63 – $15.00 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $35.56 | $2.98 – $43.20 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $35.91 | $2.09 – $72.32 |
| Sanford Medical Center Hillsboro | Hillsboro, ND | $36.00 | $10.89 – $40.50 |