Cytopathology concentration technique smears & interpretation cost at US hospitals
HC Cytopathology Concentration Technique Smears & Interpretation · CPT 88108
$8.44
lowest cash price
$135.20
national median
$1,392.75
highest cash price
868
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $8.44–$1,392.75 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($46.38) → Sep 1, 2026 ($220.29)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $121.68 | $335.40 | $490.62 |
| Arizona | 23 | $17.01 | $64.89 | $212.96 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $9.45 | $105.30 | $216.00 |
| California | 85 | $8.44 | $120.25 | $318.98 |
| Colorado | 16 | $35.39 | $332.69 | $1,254.43 |
| Florida | 70 | $26.46 | $299.65 | $1,309.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $125.97 | $145.00 | $575.34 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $48.00 | $48.00 | $213.75 |
| Illinois | 46 | $27.50 | $177.50 | $407.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $145.00 | $220.29 | $435.00 |
| Iowa | 23 | $50.40 | $166.40 | $304.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $506.53 | $506.53 | $1,392.75 |
| Kentucky | 14 | $43.28 | $147.60 | $220.29 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $15.86 | $15.86 | $15.86 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 2 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $28.56 | $148.00 | $249.60 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $83.50 | $117.60 | $467.20 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $12.60 | $14.49 | $55.04 |
| Missouri | 18 | $86.90 | $104.00 | $1,250.65 |
| Montana | 2 | $148.80 | $148.80 | $222.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $44.63 | $103.32 | $167.45 |
| Nevada | 4 | $18.14 | $84.05 | $117.26 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $24.42 | $46.22 | $92.46 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $564.24 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $99.15 | $162.83 | $300.50 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $117.60 | $127.20 | $147.20 |
| Ohio | 68 | $67.50 | $200.00 | $612.60 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | $48.56 | $70.20 | $370.70 |
| Oregon | 11 | $100.74 | $231.75 | $261.80 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $51.00 | $96.60 | $233.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $56.00 | $83.50 | $191.50 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $129.60 | $160.00 | $253.60 |
| Tennessee | 31 | $12.20 | $47.52 | $422.42 |
| Texas | 113 | $63.90 | $160.65 | $1,227.89 |
| Virginia | 36 | $64.05 | $144.00 | $637.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $42.80 | $120.40 | $250.60 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $23.50 | $71.00 | $304.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $38.19 | $152.50 | $217.80 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $33.18 | $33.50 | $57.83 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $164.40 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $164.40 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $164.40 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $164.40 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $164.40 | not published |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $165.48 | $120.17 – $266.78 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $166.19 | $39.00 – $71.22 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $166.40 | $50.36 – $187.20 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $47.38 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $69.99 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $39.05 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $47.38 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $77.60 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $42.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $166.40 | $18.98 – $50.57 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $47.38 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $166.40 | $20.29 – $47.38 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $166.40 | $20.12 – $35.87 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $74.37 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $166.40 | $20.29 – $47.38 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $167.20 | $37.29 – $188.10 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $167.45 | $42.20 – $223.05 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $168.21 | $33.84 – $170.19 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $169.20 | $23.09 – $235.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL | RED OAK, TX | $170.00 | $33.84 – $170.19 |
| Corewell Health Gross Pointe | Grosse Pointe, MI | $171.00 | $17.73 – $94.35 |
| Corewell Health Taylor | Taylor, MI | $171.00 | $17.73 – $99.94 |
| Corewell Health Trenton | Trenton, MI | $171.00 | $17.73 – $95.20 |
| Corewell Health Troy | Troy, MI | $171.00 | $17.73 – $107.53 |
| Corewell Health Wayne | Wayne, MI | $171.00 | $17.73 – $94.13 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $171.00 | $33.96 – $171.00 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $171.20 | $5.00 – $261.24 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $171.20 | $16.80 – $261.31 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $172.80 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $172.80 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $172.80 | not published |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $173.88 | $41.62 – $45.78 |
| St. Michael Medical Center | Silverdale, WA | $175.04 | $100.16 – $356.94 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $175.15 | $35.03 – $218.93 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $175.15 | $32.11 – $262.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $175.15 | $35.64 – $262.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $175.15 | $36.00 – $233.53 |
| Reynolds Memorial Hospital | Glen Dale, WV | $175.50 | $4.20 – $56.33 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $176.15 | $38.16 – $243.90 |