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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $176.15 | $1.10 – $243.90 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $176.50 | $18.86 – $38.48 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $177.10 | $27.71 – $71.30 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $177.10 | $33.43 – $69.94 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $177.10 | $33.43 – $69.94 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $177.50 | $33.43 – $284.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $177.50 | $33.43 – $284.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $177.50 | $33.43 – $319.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $177.50 | $33.43 – $345.77 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $177.50 | $33.43 – $284.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $177.50 | $33.43 – $284.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $177.50 | $33.43 – $284.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $177.50 | $33.43 – $284.00 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $178.80 | $40.03 – $40.83 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $180.40 | $36.00 – $270.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $180.40 | $35.64 – $270.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $180.40 | $26.00 – $270.60 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $180.40 | $35.64 – $225.50 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $180.40 | $35.64 – $270.60 |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $181.20 | not published |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $182.40 | $40.03 – $40.83 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $189.38 | $19.31 – $47.23 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $190.56 | $40.83 – $88.87 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $190.71 | $29.48 – $308.31 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $190.71 | $29.48 – $308.31 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $190.71 | $29.48 – $308.31 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $190.71 | $29.48 – $308.31 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $191.00 | $12.73 – $50.96 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $191.00 | $12.73 – $50.96 |
| Adventhealth Central Texas | Killeen, TX | $191.37 | $37.52 – $128.71 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $191.50 | $20.08 – $39.93 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $192.00 | $52.68 – $192.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $192.00 | $33.43 – $79.42 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $192.00 | $33.43 – $79.42 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $192.00 | $63.06 – $63.06 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $192.00 | $33.43 – $80.43 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $192.00 | $33.43 – $69.11 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $192.00 | $33.43 – $80.43 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $192.00 | $33.43 – $79.42 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $192.00 | $33.43 – $80.43 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $192.80 | $29.56 – $216.90 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $193.20 | $4.00 – $257.60 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $193.45 | $24.95 – $84.06 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $193.45 | $24.95 – $84.06 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $193.76 | $33.84 – $170.19 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $194.40 | $40.03 – $40.83 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $194.57 | $33.84 – $224.58 |