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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $119.95 | $16.05 – $248.06 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $120.24 | $84.39 – $92.83 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $120.25 | $40.61 – $431.00 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $120.40 | $6.66 – $179.28 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $120.40 | $6.66 – $179.28 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $120.40 | $6.82 – $179.28 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $120.40 | $6.79 – $267.10 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $120.40 | $6.82 – $179.28 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $120.63 | $56.59 – $297.45 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $121.11 | $56.59 – $356.94 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $121.50 | $37.52 – $150.08 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $121.52 | $12.98 – $129.97 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $121.55 | $40.03 – $42.03 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $121.55 | $40.03 – $42.03 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $121.68 | not published |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $122.00 | $7.17 – $193.23 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $123.50 | $11.52 – $190.00 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $123.90 | $35.54 – $77.00 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $124.47 | $56.59 – $297.45 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $124.74 | $31.66 – $94.97 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $124.80 | $76.01 – $192.00 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $124.80 | $35.35 – $192.00 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $124.85 | $33.84 – $75.45 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $124.85 | $38.31 – $258.40 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $125.32 | $44.00 – $44.00 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $125.50 | $25.93 – $39.71 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $70.19 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $69.55 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $70.19 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $125.97 | $29.48 – $90.70 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $70.19 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $70.19 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $125.97 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $73.43 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $113.20 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $72.04 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $125.97 | $19.80 – $74.13 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |