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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $181.79 | $41.83 – $89.25 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $181.80 | $40.03 – $40.83 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $186.00 | $7.43 – $85.93 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $186.00 | $59.00 – $59.00 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $187.20 | $142.09 – $321.22 |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $187.20 | $35.66 – $37.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $189.00 | $5.73 – $85.93 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $189.80 | $36.01 – $127.35 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $189.80 | $36.01 – $127.35 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $189.80 | $36.01 – $127.35 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $189.80 | $36.80 – $127.35 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $190.85 | $33.84 – $73.53 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $192.00 | $40.03 – $136.07 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $192.00 | $40.03 – $40.83 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $193.05 | not published |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $197.40 | $17.90 – $173.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $198.00 | $7.43 – $85.93 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $199.59 | $25.97 – $88.18 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $202.98 | $48.04 – $74.19 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $204.00 | $64.87 – $64.87 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $205.00 | $11.67 – $50.96 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $205.00 | $11.67 – $50.96 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $206.04 | $50.33 – $66.86 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $206.40 | not published |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center | New York, NY | $210.00 | $12.00 – $191.61 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $210.60 | $36.01 – $37.46 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $211.53 | $18.43 – $131.49 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $213.60 | $6.74 – $105.25 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $214.20 | $41.62 – $130.71 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $215.00 | $33.96 – $215.00 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $215.40 | $40.03 – $140.09 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $217.20 | not published |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $217.50 | $35.65 – $56.33 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $219.12 | $21.14 – $438.24 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $219.12 | $21.14 – $584.32 |
| Baptist Health Corbin | Corbin, KY | $219.12 | $21.14 – $584.32 |
| Baptist Health La Grange | La Grange, KY | $219.12 | $21.14 – $584.32 |
| Baptist Health Lexington | Lexington, KY | $219.12 | $21.14 – $593.96 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville, KY | $219.12 | $21.14 – $584.32 |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah, KY | $219.12 | $21.14 – $584.32 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $221.13 | $19.80 – $70.19 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $221.13 | $19.80 – $69.55 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $221.13 | $19.80 – $70.19 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $221.13 | $13.74 – $102.96 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $221.13 | $19.80 – $70.19 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $221.13 | $19.80 – $70.19 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $221.13 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $221.13 | $19.80 – $73.43 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $221.13 | $19.80 – $113.20 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $221.13 | $19.80 – $72.04 |