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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $126.00 | $62.00 – $62.00 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $127.20 | $37.29 – $143.10 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $127.26 | $31.66 – $1,081.71 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $127.50 | $4.40 – $84.35 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $128.40 | $8.56 – $81.42 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $129.28 | not published |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $129.60 | $83.11 – $145.80 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $130.40 | $39.46 – $146.70 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $130.40 | $28.94 – $146.70 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $131.36 | $56.59 – $297.45 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $132.00 | $37.68 – $136.07 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $132.68 | $24.03 – $110.56 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $133.01 | $38.27 – $258.40 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | $134.40 | $40.67 – $151.20 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $134.70 | $33.43 – $117.03 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $134.75 | $33.90 – $89.03 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $134.75 | $32.57 – $88.87 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $135.20 | $38.21 – $53.46 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $137.40 | $8.63 – $80.77 |
| Morrow County Hospital | Mount Gilead, OH | $137.54 | $46.65 – $92.19 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Barnesville, OH | $138.00 | $19.74 – $19.74 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $140.15 | $56.59 – $356.94 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | $141.25 | $33.84 – $173.10 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $141.60 | $5.00 – $287.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $141.70 | $58.65 – $66.78 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $142.94 | $35.00 – $178.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $142.94 | $35.00 – $178.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $142.94 | $35.00 – $178.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $142.94 | $35.00 – $178.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $142.94 | $26.21 – $178.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $142.94 | $26.21 – $178.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $142.94 | $35.00 – $178.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $142.94 | $35.00 – $178.68 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $142.94 | $28.59 – $178.68 |