External newborn metabolic screening panel cost at US hospitals
HC External Newborn Metabolic Screening Panel · HCPCS S3620
$9.18
lowest cash price
$109.76
national median
$852.96
highest cash price
280
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $9.18–$852.96 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($183.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($74.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $78.54 | $263.64 | $617.76 |
| Arizona | 19 | $39.28 | $63.20 | $279.63 |
| California | 76 | $9.18 | $91.98 | $175.05 |
| Colorado | 5 | $60.60 | $66.41 | $138.32 |
| Florida | 43 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Georgia | 19 | $93.99 | $93.99 | $365.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $33.92 | $33.92 | $33.92 |
| Illinois | 9 | $138.24 | $157.60 | $325.44 |
| Indiana | 7 | $71.50 | $72.50 | $75.00 |
| Iowa | 20 | $92.30 | $157.60 | $211.20 |
| Kansas | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 5 | $69.59 | $71.47 | $82.74 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $73.06 | $73.06 | $73.06 |
| Maine | 6 | $55.50 | $124.60 | $244.85 |
| Michigan | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Minnesota | 5 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Missouri | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $168.80 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $102.52 | $102.52 | $102.52 |
| Nevada | 1 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.85 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.15 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| New York | 11 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 3 | $235.20 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Ohio | 21 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oklahoma | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $301.60 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $307.00 | $307.00 | $307.00 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $222.40 |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 88 | $11.10 | $105.00 | $747.97 |
| Virginia | 18 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Washington | 13 | $46.56 | $248.50 | $852.96 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $106.00 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $179.99 | $276.10 | $334.95 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $65.94 | $102.52 | $120.58 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $87.56 | $118.00 – $188.80 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $87.98 | $45.00 – $225.00 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $88.20 | $60.75 – $220.50 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $91.98 | $56.70 – $163.80 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $92.30 | $28.40 – $142.00 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $93.99 | $13.29 – $13.29 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $93.99 | not published |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $95.04 | $68.63 – $344.10 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $96.30 | $112.50 – $220.50 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $96.75 | $56.25 – $225.00 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $98.70 | not published |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $101.25 | $103.50 – $202.50 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $102.52 | $69.08 – $152.29 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $102.52 | $75.36 – $152.29 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $104.72 | $75.36 – $152.29 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $105.00 | not published |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $106.00 | not published |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $106.00 | not published |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $108.00 | $26.25 – $26.25 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $108.00 | $26.25 – $26.25 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $108.00 | $25.75 – $25.75 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $109.13 | $54.00 – $177.75 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $109.76 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $109.76 | not published |