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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $231.60 | $37.68 – $140.09 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $231.75 | $40.85 – $75.98 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $231.75 | $40.85 – $139.30 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $231.75 | $40.85 – $139.30 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $231.75 | $40.85 – $139.30 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $231.75 | $40.85 – $139.30 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $233.00 | $41.06 – $136.99 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $233.00 | $13.00 – $137.44 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $233.00 | $13.00 – $191.61 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $233.40 | $17.60 – $180.06 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $234.00 | $36.01 – $36.01 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $244.30 | $41.62 – $120.35 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $245.40 | $8.90 – $100.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Ambulatory Surgery Center | Carmel, IN | $246.60 | $8.90 – $100.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Seton (St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital, Inc.) | Indianapolis, IN | $246.60 | $8.90 – $100.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | $246.60 | $8.90 – $100.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Fishers (St. Vincent Fishers Hospital, Inc.) | Fishers, IN | $246.60 | $8.90 – $100.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (St. Vincent Carmel Hospital, Inc.) | Carmel, IN | $246.60 | $8.90 – $100.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center (St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana, LLC) | Carmel, IN | $246.60 | $8.90 – $100.09 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $247.10 | $41.62 – $130.71 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $247.50 | $36.70 – $229.68 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $247.50 | $37.52 – $229.68 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $247.50 | $37.58 – $239.87 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $247.50 | $37.52 – $229.68 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $247.50 | $37.52 – $229.68 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $247.50 | $33.43 – $93.80 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $247.50 | $10.36 – $239.87 |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $249.60 | not published |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $250.60 | $41.62 – $209.16 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $253.60 | $108.41 – $285.30 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $261.80 | $79.00 – $79.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $261.80 | $79.00 – $79.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $263.52 | $40.83 – $88.87 |
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $265.80 | not published |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $266.50 | not published |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $278.24 | $24.91 – $100.52 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $281.09 | not published |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $281.25 | $46.65 – $102.72 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $281.25 | $46.65 – $102.72 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $283.38 | $33.84 – $64.31 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $283.40 | not published |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $283.40 | $35.66 – $37.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $283.80 | $8.90 – $100.09 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $283.82 | not published |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $286.50 | $28.96 – $28.96 |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $291.00 | not published |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $293.58 | not published |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $293.58 | $34.06 – $145.75 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $293.58 | $89.91 – $145.75 |
| AdventHealth Deland | Deland, FL | $295.93 | not published |