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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | $110.40 | $33.41 – $124.20 |
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $110.67 | $51.97 – $66.86 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $111.00 | $35.34 – $133.20 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $111.00 | $35.34 – $63.61 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $111.00 | $37.38 – $68.69 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $111.00 | $36.22 – $65.20 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $111.00 | $35.34 – $63.61 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $111.00 | $28.57 – $63.61 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $111.00 | $20.50 – $68.69 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $111.00 | $35.34 – $63.61 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $111.00 | $32.71 – $133.20 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $113.40 | $7.43 – $85.93 |
| Sanford Medical Center Bismarck | Bismarck, ND | $114.40 | $37.29 – $128.70 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $114.45 | $19.31 – $57.34 |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $114.48 | $24.25 – $100.07 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $115.48 | $9.20 – $191.10 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $116.23 | $45.31 – $197.00 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $116.55 | $29.48 – $246.94 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $116.55 | $29.48 – $246.94 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $116.55 | $29.48 – $246.94 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $116.55 | $29.48 – $246.94 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $116.64 | $23.09 – $162.00 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $117.50 | $36.70 – $262.50 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $117.50 | $37.52 – $262.50 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $117.50 | $37.52 – $274.15 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $117.50 | $37.52 – $262.50 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $117.50 | $37.52 – $262.50 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $117.50 | $33.43 – $93.80 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $117.50 | $10.36 – $274.15 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $118.20 | not published |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $118.80 | not published |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $119.62 | $9.58 – $93.99 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | $119.70 | $36.40 – $39.58 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $120.05 | $32.62 – $97.62 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $120.05 | $31.34 – $92.94 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $121.05 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $121.55 | $35.44 – $51.53 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $121.71 | $21.14 – $275.73 |
| Parkview Huntington Hospital | Huntington, IN | $122.00 | $39.52 – $73.43 |
| Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Kosciusko Hospital | Columbia City, IN | $122.00 | $39.52 – $73.43 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | $122.40 | $37.04 – $137.70 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | $122.40 | $28.94 – $137.70 |
| Sanford Fargo Medical Center | Fargo, ND | $122.40 | $29.23 – $137.70 |
| Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center | Aberdeen, SD | $122.40 | $37.29 – $137.70 |
| Parkview LaGrange Hospital | Lagrange, IN | $122.50 | $66.86 – $79.45 |
| Parkview DeKalb Hospital | Auburn, IN | $124.00 | $39.52 – $73.43 |
| Parkview Noble Hospital | Kendallville, IN | $124.00 | $39.52 – $73.43 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | $124.30 | $40.03 – $42.03 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | $124.30 | $40.03 – $42.03 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $124.80 | $35.66 – $36.02 |