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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $62.98 | $22.92 – $224.68 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $63.00 | $37.57 – $52.60 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | $63.00 | $26.88 – $77.28 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $63.47 | $25.77 – $143.78 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $63.90 | $63.52 – $383.40 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $63.90 | $63.52 – $383.40 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $63.90 | $63.52 – $443.04 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $64.05 | $7.81 – $85.04 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $64.05 | $6.15 – $75.98 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $64.05 | $7.81 – $73.87 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $64.05 | $7.81 – $85.04 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $64.05 | $7.83 – $87.46 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $64.80 | $24.25 – $100.07 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $64.89 | $24.53 – $252.00 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $64.98 | $15.96 – $188.11 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $65.06 | $15.96 – $188.11 |
| Princeton Community Hospital | Princeton, WV | $65.50 | $4.00 – $222.38 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $66.00 | $4.80 – $94.68 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $66.11 | $15.96 – $188.11 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $66.47 | $24.53 – $236.25 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | $66.54 | $15.96 – $188.11 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $67.10 | $24.53 – $236.25 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $67.15 | $24.53 – $236.25 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $67.41 | $4.84 – $44.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $67.41 | $4.84 – $95.02 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $67.50 | $36.22 – $65.20 |
| St. Joseph's Hospital | Buckhannon, WV | $67.50 | not published |
| Ascension Saint Thomas River Park | McMinnville, TN | $67.86 | $8.45 – $120.30 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford | Murfreesboro, TN | $67.86 | $6.73 – $120.30 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $67.93 | $22.92 – $224.68 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $68.00 | $33.84 – $192.92 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $68.04 | $24.53 – $252.00 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $68.31 | $19.66 – $134.85 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $69.93 | $24.53 – $236.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $70.20 | $22.00 – $77.71 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $70.20 | $22.00 – $161.51 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $70.20 | $37.74 – $84.92 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $70.40 | $27.21 – $343.52 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $70.85 | $15.40 – $95.02 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $70.89 | $30.76 – $147.56 |
| Weirton Medical Center | Weirton, WV | $71.00 | $4.00 – $181.44 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $71.05 | $31.11 – $450.66 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $71.05 | $31.11 – $365.40 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $71.05 | $31.11 – $365.40 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $71.05 | $31.11 – $345.10 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands | Sparta, TN | $71.28 | $6.73 – $120.30 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | $71.28 | $6.73 – $120.30 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $72.15 | $12.13 – $101.35 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $72.50 | $4.40 – $60.32 |
| MUSC Health Main Campus - Charleston | Charleston, SC | $72.50 | $25.76 – $38.21 |