Cyto/molecular report cost at US hospitals
Cyto/molecular report · CPT 88291
$9.66
lowest cash price
$144.75
national median
$1,226.48
highest cash price
362
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $9.66–$1,226.48 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($150.30) → Sep 1, 2026 ($57.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $425.88 | $425.88 | $425.88 |
| Arizona | 2 | $207.02 | $207.02 | $540.53 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $82.87 | $82.87 | $82.87 |
| California | 58 | $9.66 | $95.76 | $167.96 |
| Colorado | 13 | $553.67 | $553.67 | $553.67 |
| Florida | 78 | $18.50 | $47.59 | $804.70 |
| Georgia | 24 | $91.65 | $91.65 | $453.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $200.32 |
| Illinois | 41 | $49.68 | $165.60 | $630.72 |
| Indiana | 25 | $118.80 | $202.20 | $225.60 |
| Iowa | 14 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $241.80 |
| Kansas | 10 | $68.40 | $412.73 | $412.73 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $121.80 | $121.80 | $1,226.48 |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $37.85 | $150.30 | $258.25 |
| Michigan | 26 | $19.86 | $45.53 | $225.60 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Missouri | 16 | $57.85 | $191.95 | $391.05 |
| Montana | 2 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $144.80 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $23.12 | $23.52 | $54.65 |
| New York | 22 | $54.60 | $95.50 | $152.00 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 41 | $39.50 | $191.93 | $327.60 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $107.25 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Oregon | 12 | $90.00 | $140.25 | $271.68 |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $23.40 | $57.60 | $420.60 |
| South Carolina | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 110 | $18.90 | $376.29 | $1,178.85 |
| Virginia | 21 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Washington | 24 | $58.40 | $68.40 | $165.60 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $34.00 | $36.00 | $567.50 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $67.31 | $154.40 | $548.35 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | not published | $23.10 – $39.53 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | not published | $30.96 – $34.22 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | not published | $30.96 – $34.22 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | not published | $31.05 – $34.32 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | not published | $11.07 – $39.53 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $31.28 – $34.58 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $31.28 – $34.58 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $73.92 – $147.72 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $219.07 – $219.07 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $85.00 – $87.18 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $63.84 – $130.01 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $69.30 – $218.56 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $69.30 – $192.73 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $27.56 – $76.56 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center | Belleville, NJ | not published | $15.29 – $72.83 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | not published | $15.29 – $72.83 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $23.10 – $32.73 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $125.36 – $125.36 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $25.71 – $92.32 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $121.99 – $121.99 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $68.09 – $68.09 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $15.76 – $96.10 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $34.65 – $178.65 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $106.17 – $106.17 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $42.32 – $105.02 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $15.76 – $93.13 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $33.00 – $50.88 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $34.65 – $110.04 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $34.65 – $174.52 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $63.84 – $63.84 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $70.22 – $217.82 |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth, NJ | not published | $15.29 – $224.24 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $42.32 – $105.02 |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $32.29 – $158.99 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | not published | $31.93 – $84.83 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | not published | $22.98 – $92.72 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) | Elk Grove Village, IL | not published | $25.56 – $158.99 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $32.09 – $295.14 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | Hoffman Estates, IL | not published | $32.29 – $98.04 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | not published | $34.21 – $167.45 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | not published | $17.74 – $67.46 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $31.13 – $84.83 |
| Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center | Williamsburg, VA | not published | $34.21 – $34.21 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | not published | $34.21 – $34.21 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | not published | $42.35 – $108.16 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | not published | $63.36 – $149.41 |
| North Central Bronx | Bronx, NY | not published | $1.00 – $104.84 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman | Centerville, TN | not published | $27.56 – $76.56 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | not published | $27.56 – $76.56 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | not published | $26.46 – $66.22 |