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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $416.00 | $20.13 – $576.00 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $416.00 | $20.13 – $576.00 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $416.00 | $20.13 – $576.00 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $416.00 | $20.13 – $576.00 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $416.00 | $20.13 – $576.00 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $422.42 | $10.51 – $93.99 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $434.95 | $19.31 – $43.45 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $447.00 | $33.84 – $144.73 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | $449.37 | $25.97 – $88.18 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $456.83 | $39.98 – $88.64 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $460.00 | $40.00 – $40.00 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $469.00 | $39.00 – $103.36 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $493.50 | $27.75 – $113.93 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $509.00 | $33.84 – $206.68 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $509.00 | $33.84 – $206.68 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $512.94 | $30.47 – $79.01 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $514.00 | $33.84 – $213.73 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | $526.12 | $33.84 – $85.59 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $556.75 | $33.84 – $163.49 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $569.64 | $37.18 – $75.19 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | $583.18 | $33.84 – $213.73 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $592.53 | $38.61 – $72.89 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $592.53 | $38.61 – $72.89 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $592.53 | $38.61 – $72.89 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $592.53 | $39.04 – $73.70 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $592.53 | $38.61 – $72.89 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $617.79 | $33.84 – $163.49 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | $624.80 | $33.84 – $373.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | $651.70 | $33.84 – $87.06 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $672.50 | $33.84 – $213.73 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $677.68 | $33.84 – $163.49 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | $708.19 | $33.84 – $163.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | $714.48 | $33.84 – $85.59 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | $723.10 | $33.84 – $87.06 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $753.12 | $33.84 – $373.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | $780.11 | $33.84 – $85.59 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $781.05 | $33.84 – $35.79 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | $797.00 | $27.41 – $80.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | $830.54 | $33.84 – $79.64 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $889.00 | $33.84 – $91.93 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $895.02 | $33.84 – $213.73 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $917.00 | $33.84 – $92.68 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | $965.00 | $33.84 – $213.73 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | $970.21 | $33.84 – $163.49 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $1,039.00 | $33.84 – $213.73 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $1,047.59 | $25.97 – $88.18 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | $1,047.59 | $25.97 – $88.18 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | $1,060.50 | $33.84 – $183.24 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | $1,072.47 | $33.84 – $213.73 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $1,078.69 | $33.84 – $213.73 |