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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $51.45 | $7.17 – $81.33 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $51.45 | $7.17 – $75.98 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $51.45 | $7.17 – $79.45 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $51.45 | $8.54 – $87.46 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $51.45 | $11.80 – $79.45 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $51.45 | $11.80 – $79.45 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $51.45 | $7.17 – $73.87 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $51.51 | $33.29 – $76.63 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $51.85 | $17.85 – $85.00 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $52.00 | $22.64 – $80.00 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $52.00 | $12.81 – $39.71 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River, NJ | $52.05 | $15.96 – $195.95 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $52.14 | $19.66 – $153.11 |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City, NJ | $52.15 | $15.96 – $195.95 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Flaget Memorial Hospital | Bardstown, KY | $53.04 | $21.14 – $113.75 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $53.70 | $37.04 – $3,006.13 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $53.82 | $63.52 – $322.88 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $53.82 | $63.52 – $322.88 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $53.82 | $63.52 – $373.10 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $54.60 | $7.47 – $102.95 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $54.72 | $40.83 – $88.87 |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch, NJ | $54.91 | $15.96 – $195.95 |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center | DeWitt, IA | $56.40 | $31.96 – $68.62 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | $56.40 | $43.24 – $44.18 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | $57.00 | $23.29 – $79.23 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $57.00 | $23.29 – $68.19 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Oshkosh, WI | $57.00 | $23.29 – $79.23 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $57.20 | $31.42 – $88.00 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $57.60 | $7.17 – $193.23 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $57.83 | $37.92 – $76.63 |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center | Auburn, WA | $58.00 | $6.66 – $179.28 |
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center | Covington, WA | $58.00 | $6.66 – $179.28 |
| MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup, WA | $58.00 | $6.82 – $179.28 |
| MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $58.00 | $6.79 – $267.10 |
| MultiCare Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma, WA | $58.00 | $6.82 – $179.28 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $58.80 | $37.57 – $52.60 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus | Lakewood, NJ | $59.66 | $15.96 – $195.95 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $60.00 | $33.82 – $169.20 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $60.27 | $37.04 – $216.00 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $60.74 | $21.14 – $114.66 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $60.80 | $6.51 – $151.12 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $60.80 | $6.56 – $151.46 |
| St. Clare Hospital | Lakewood, WA | $61.29 | $59.10 – $159.45 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $62.50 | $29.60 – $38.26 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $62.50 | $37.17 – $61.93 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $63.54 | $29.48 – $246.94 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | $64.08 | $15.96 – $195.95 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $64.20 | not published |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $64.67 | $59.10 – $159.45 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $64.89 | $47.70 – $139.05 |