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Cytopathology concentration technique smears & interpretation cost at US hospitals
HC Cytopathology Concentration Technique Smears & Interpretation · CPT 88108
$51.00
lowest cash price
$96.60
national median
$281.25
highest cash price
13
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $51.00–$281.25 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($85.80) → Jul 1, 2026 ($225.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Ohio | 3 | $67.50 | $225.00 | $281.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $51.00 | $85.80 | $201.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $51.00 | $5.12 – $80.77 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $51.00 | $5.12 – $80.77 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $62.20 | $5.12 – $77.31 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $66.00 | $4.80 – $93.50 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $67.50 | $36.22 – $65.20 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $85.80 | $4.60 – $98.25 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $96.60 | $8.61 – $136.85 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $113.40 | $189.00 – $189.00 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $128.40 | $8.56 – $192.60 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $137.40 | $8.63 – $194.65 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $201.00 | $8.61 – $284.75 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $225.00 | $38.16 – $270.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $281.25 | $46.65 – $337.50 |