Cytopath smear oth prep screen & interp cost at US hospitals
HC CYTOPATH SMEAR OTH PREP SCREEN & INTERP · CPT 88161
$5.25
lowest cash price
$96.20
national median
$966.00
highest cash price
610
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.25–$966.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($34.43) → Sep 1, 2026 ($126.60)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $292.50 | $292.50 | $292.50 |
| Arizona | 22 | $11.77 | $40.55 | $61.04 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $9.45 | $96.20 | $260.00 |
| California | 82 | $5.25 | $95.89 | $249.12 |
| Colorado | 12 | $30.46 | $328.88 | $966.00 |
| Florida | 64 | $17.00 | $285.35 | $930.92 |
| Georgia | 23 | $118.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $237.75 |
| Illinois | 37 | $65.01 | $95.00 | $296.00 |
| Indiana | 25 | $126.60 | $225.60 | $235.80 |
| Iowa | 15 | $58.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Kansas | 8 | $54.00 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $22.90 | $32.25 | $126.60 |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $29.82 | $39.77 | $210.40 |
| Minnesota | 14 | $26.94 | $35.57 | $144.80 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $12.60 | $15.12 | $37.12 |
| Missouri | 16 | $30.25 | $116.05 | $880.76 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 10 | $38.42 | $58.38 | $97.94 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $26.76 | $28.84 | $116.71 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $28.98 | $29.55 | $497.61 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $63.00 | $132.15 | $254.99 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $109.60 | $109.60 | $142.40 |
| Ohio | 60 | $29.50 | $156.60 | $840.45 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $32.75 | $74.10 | $146.25 |
| Oregon | 11 | $77.34 | $225.75 | $321.30 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $49.20 | $54.60 | $219.60 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 3 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $128.80 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $12.20 | $52.50 | $110.25 |
| Texas | 105 | $44.45 | $117.61 | $590.84 |
| Virginia | 37 | $49.50 | $57.50 | $116.40 |
| Washington | 32 | $35.00 | $74.95 | $497.60 |
| West Virginia | 11 | $25.00 | $26.50 | $88.50 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $38.19 | $85.00 | $226.05 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $28.56 | $28.56 | $28.83 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $730.78 | $23.02 – $73.23 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $786.50 | $27.62 – $27.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $836.11 | $24.67 – $160.23 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $840.45 | $27.89 – $27.89 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $840.45 | not published |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $863.58 | $23.02 – $74.17 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $863.58 | $30.21 – $74.17 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $880.76 | $23.02 – $74.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $930.92 | $24.67 – $24.67 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | $966.00 | $23.90 – $60.44 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $24.67 – $160.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $24.67 – $173.52 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $24.67 – $158.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $24.67 – $164.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $24.67 – $160.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $156.93 – $160.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $24.67 – $160.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $24.67 – $153.13 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $24.67 – $162.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $24.67 – $165.72 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $24.67 – $158.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $156.93 – $160.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $24.67 – $171.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $24.67 – $160.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $24.67 – $162.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $24.67 – $165.72 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $24.67 – $151.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $24.67 – $164.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $24.67 – $151.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $24.67 – $160.23 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $24.67 – $172.10 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $24.67 – $58.71 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $24.67 – $47.75 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $24.67 – $259.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON SOUTHEAST | PASADENA, TX | not published | $24.67 – $259.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $24.67 – $259.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $24.67 – $259.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $24.67 – $259.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $24.67 – $259.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $24.67 – $259.09 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $24.67 – $259.09 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $24.67 – $240.42 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $24.67 – $240.42 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $24.67 – $213.18 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $24.67 – $226.39 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $24.67 – $138.99 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $24.67 – $213.18 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $24.67 – $105.51 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $24.67 – $106.85 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $24.67 – $240.42 |