Cytopathology fluids/washings/brushings smears with interpretation cost at US hospitals
HC Cytopathology Fluids/Washings/Brushings Smears With Interpretation · CPT 88104
$9.15
lowest cash price
$127.50
national median
$1,289.44
highest cash price
810
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $9.15–$1,289.44 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($46.38) → Sep 1, 2026 ($270.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $187.20 |
| Arizona | 6 | $41.09 | $78.32 | $181.79 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $9.45 | $94.25 | $260.00 |
| California | 84 | $9.15 | $109.14 | $345.60 |
| Colorado | 16 | $35.39 | $592.53 | $1,269.45 |
| Florida | 69 | $17.00 | $166.19 | $1,233.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $80.81 | $221.13 | $569.64 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $44.16 | $44.16 | $186.00 |
| Illinois | 47 | $27.50 | $132.50 | $357.70 |
| Indiana | 26 | $113.40 | $189.00 | $409.20 |
| Iowa | 25 | $52.00 | $160.00 | $319.20 |
| Kansas | 10 | $48.40 | $449.37 | $1,289.44 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $53.04 | $152.60 | $781.05 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $27.56 | $27.56 | $27.56 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 2 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $26.32 | $51.36 | $231.20 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $93.94 | $110.40 | $245.56 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $12.60 | $15.33 | $47.60 |
| Missouri | 18 | $67.65 | $108.90 | $1,047.59 |
| Montana | 2 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $174.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $28.52 | $107.10 | $147.90 |
| Nevada | 4 | $13.33 | $14.76 | $18.59 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $29.83 | $46.45 | $66.07 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $141.96 | $141.96 | $141.96 |
| New York | 23 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $434.95 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $162.33 | $162.33 | $238.50 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $108.00 | $108.00 | $122.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $32.50 | $172.80 | $352.20 |
| Oklahoma | 14 | $40.70 | $70.20 | $276.10 |
| Oregon | 12 | $48.00 | $230.25 | $285.60 |
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $54.60 | $137.40 | $1,102.20 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $52.00 | $83.50 | $205.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $122.40 | $140.80 | $162.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $12.20 | $50.37 | $422.42 |
| Texas | 114 | $49.00 | $150.00 | $1,183.19 |
| Virginia | 38 | $51.45 | $91.50 | $1,060.50 |
| Washington | 32 | $42.80 | $75.13 | $460.00 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $27.50 | $68.50 | $330.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $57.00 | $100.00 | $239.80 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $33.18 | $33.50 | $57.83 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $154.00 | $33.84 – $81.79 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $155.20 | $46.97 – $174.60 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $155.40 | $40.03 – $40.83 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $156.65 | $11.52 – $241.00 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $156.65 | $12.13 – $241.00 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $156.65 | $11.52 – $241.00 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $156.80 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $157.20 | $10.25 – $40.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | $159.39 | $33.84 – $82.94 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $159.90 | $1.10 – $221.40 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $160.00 | $25.35 – $56.13 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $160.00 | $25.35 – $69.99 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $160.00 | $25.35 – $46.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $160.00 | $22.92 – $50.74 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $160.00 | $25.35 – $77.60 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $160.00 | $25.35 – $42.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $160.00 | $21.58 – $56.13 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $160.00 | $25.35 – $56.13 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $160.00 | $25.35 – $56.13 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $160.00 | $20.12 – $43.79 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $160.00 | $25.35 – $74.37 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $160.00 | $25.35 – $56.13 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $162.33 | $22.36 – $308.42 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $162.33 | $13.42 – $298.68 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $162.33 | $22.36 – $298.68 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $162.33 | $22.36 – $311.66 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $162.33 | $22.58 – $285.69 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $162.33 | $22.36 – $308.42 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $162.33 | $22.36 – $308.42 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $162.33 | $22.36 – $308.42 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $162.33 | $22.36 – $308.42 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $162.33 | $22.58 – $298.68 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $162.33 | $22.36 – $298.68 |