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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $129.60 | $23.27 – $145.80 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $130.40 | $39.46 – $146.70 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $130.40 | $39.46 – $146.70 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $251.09 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $243.16 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $243.16 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $253.73 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $132.15 | $19.90 – $232.58 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $251.09 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $251.09 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $251.09 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $251.09 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $132.15 | $19.90 – $243.16 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $243.16 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $132.15 | $19.70 – $237.87 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $132.48 | $23.09 – $184.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $133.74 | $24.67 – $199.63 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $135.00 | $69.38 – $69.38 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $135.00 | $27.46 – $57.65 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $141.60 | $10.25 – $31.61 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $142.40 | $21.70 – $160.20 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $143.00 | $1.10 – $198.00 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $143.40 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $143.40 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $143.40 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $143.40 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $143.40 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $143.40 | not published |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $144.80 | $62.17 – $162.90 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $144.80 | $62.17 – $162.90 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $145.49 | $20.66 – $183.26 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $146.25 | $22.99 – $69.38 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $147.16 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $150.80 | $11.52 – $185.60 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $151.01 | $23.90 – $312.55 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $152.32 | $77.00 – $77.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $152.32 | $77.00 – $77.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $152.32 | $77.00 – $77.00 |