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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $124.80 | $35.34 – $36.75 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $124.80 | $53.59 – $140.40 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $124.80 | $53.59 – $140.40 |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital | Wabash, IN | $125.50 | $66.86 – $79.45 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $127.50 | $7.15 – $84.35 |
| Parkview Regional Medical Center & Parkview Hospital Randallia | Fort Wayne, IN | $128.00 | $39.52 – $73.43 |
| Parkview Ortho Hospital | Fort Wayne, IN | $128.00 | $39.52 – $73.43 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $129.12 | $16.05 – $249.64 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $129.28 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $129.35 | $11.00 – $183.97 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $129.90 | $38.31 – $268.85 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | $130.80 | $6.50 – $174.40 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $131.76 | $84.39 – $92.83 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $132.00 | $84.65 – $148.50 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $132.50 | $33.43 – $221.65 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $132.50 | $33.43 – $221.65 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $132.50 | $33.43 – $238.50 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $132.50 | $33.43 – $258.11 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $132.50 | $33.43 – $221.65 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $132.50 | $33.43 – $221.65 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $132.50 | $33.43 – $221.65 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $132.50 | $33.43 – $221.65 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $132.60 | $64.87 – $66.78 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $132.75 | not published |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $133.20 | $24.25 – $185.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $134.20 | $18.32 – $70.36 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $134.55 | $36.01 – $36.01 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $136.50 | not published |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $137.40 | $6.76 – $90.52 |
| OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center | Evergreen Park, IL | $138.00 | $27.46 – $74.45 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $138.39 | $38.27 – $268.85 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $139.36 | $49.00 – $49.00 |
| MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center | Cedar Falls, IA | $139.75 | $33.96 – $215.00 |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $139.75 | $33.96 – $215.00 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $140.80 | $55.26 – $158.40 |
| Sanford Canton Inwood Medical Center | Canton, SD | $140.80 | $60.19 – $158.40 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $141.00 | $24.30 – $188.00 |
| WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital | Ephrata, PA | $141.60 | $8.13 – $301.32 |