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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $109.85 | $1.11 – $152.10 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $109.85 | $0.95 – $152.10 |
| Parkwest Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | $110.25 | $13.23 – $226.37 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $113.40 | $189.00 – $189.00 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $113.40 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $113.40 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $113.40 | not published |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $113.40 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $113.58 | $23.26 – $266.83 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $113.58 | $29.48 – $266.83 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $113.58 | $29.48 – $266.83 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $113.58 | $23.26 – $266.83 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $114.45 | $19.31 – $50.81 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $114.58 | $29.48 – $266.83 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $114.67 | $19.31 – $58.46 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $115.26 | $60.79 – $60.79 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $116.05 | $24.67 – $131.56 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $116.05 | $24.67 – $131.56 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $116.05 | $24.67 – $131.56 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $116.05 | $24.67 – $131.56 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $116.05 | $24.67 – $131.56 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $116.05 | $24.67 – $131.56 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $116.40 | not published |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $116.49 | $8.23 – $116.88 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $116.71 | $11.73 – $228.01 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $117.00 | $28.37 – $62.77 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $117.61 | $24.67 – $199.63 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $118.00 | $22.99 – $54.12 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $118.00 | $22.99 – $54.93 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $120.45 | $22.20 – $52.15 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $120.80 | $11.26 – $70.68 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $120.80 | $30.99 – $31.61 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $124.00 | $28.42 – $275.64 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $124.00 | $29.06 – $275.64 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $124.00 | $29.10 – $287.86 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $124.00 | $29.06 – $275.64 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $124.00 | $29.06 – $275.64 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $124.00 | $22.99 – $74.10 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $124.00 | $10.36 – $287.86 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $124.08 | $12.20 – $112.80 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $125.40 | $16.80 – $167.20 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $125.40 | $30.99 – $31.61 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $126.60 | not published |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $126.60 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $126.60 | $5.21 – $113.98 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | $128.80 | $13.20 – $144.90 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $129.00 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $129.00 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $129.00 | not published |