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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $162.33 | $13.42 – $292.19 |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center | Chamberlain, SD | $162.40 | $69.43 – $182.70 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $163.15 | not published |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $163.15 | $35.66 – $37.09 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $163.80 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $163.80 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $163.80 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $163.80 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $163.80 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $163.80 | not published |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $166.19 | $39.00 – $71.22 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $171.20 | $8.13 – $274.04 |
| WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital | Waynesboro, PA | $171.20 | $27.83 – $274.11 |
| WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital | Lebanon, PA | $171.20 | $26.11 – $301.32 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | $172.00 | $29.56 – $193.50 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $172.80 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $172.80 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $172.80 | not published |
| Covenant Hospital Levelland | Levelland, TX | $173.46 | $36.40 – $39.58 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $174.40 | $38.54 – $110.81 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $175.70 | $41.62 – $202.07 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $176.15 | $1.10 – $243.90 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $176.15 | $0.95 – $243.90 |
| lodi hospital | Lodi, OH | $176.15 | $38.16 – $243.90 |
| Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital | South Boston, VA | $176.50 | $18.86 – $38.48 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $177.00 | $37.85 – $94.63 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $177.99 | $53.03 – $66.86 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital | Cortlandt Manor, NY | $179.00 | $39.08 – $136.99 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $179.62 | $10.00 – $224.53 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $181.17 | $12.00 – $271.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $181.17 | $12.00 – $226.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $181.17 | $12.00 – $271.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $181.17 | $8.00 – $271.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $181.17 | $35.64 – $226.46 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $181.17 | $12.00 – $271.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $181.17 | $12.00 – $271.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $181.17 | $12.00 – $241.56 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $181.17 | $12.00 – $271.75 |