External pretreatment of serum for use in antibody identification by dilution cost at US hospitals
HC External Pretreatment of Serum for Use in Antibody Identification by Dilution · CPT 86976
$6.36
lowest cash price
$63.70
national median
$558.25
highest cash price
458
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $6.36–$558.25 — the variation is the story.
Most expensive published cash price
$558.25
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City — Jefferson City, MOMedian cash price over time
Oct 1, 2025 ($74.43) → Sep 1, 2026 ($131.76)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 19 | $6.94 | $11.02 | $28.09 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $13.50 | $54.60 | $263.00 |
| California | 66 | $6.36 | $72.38 | $210.56 |
| Colorado | 13 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $516.00 |
| Florida | 55 | $16.28 | $68.00 | $550.93 |
| Georgia | 24 | $92.00 | $111.15 | $135.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $76.16 | $76.16 | $141.00 |
| Illinois | 37 | $30.96 | $75.00 | $164.99 |
| Indiana | 26 | $164.33 | $164.33 | $164.33 |
| Iowa | 28 | $42.72 | $61.10 | $164.99 |
| Kansas | 10 | $84.47 | $84.47 | $267.09 |
| Kentucky | 12 | $14.87 | $164.33 | $164.33 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | $49.80 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Michigan | 26 | $16.24 | $31.92 | $39.77 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $65.35 |
| Missouri | 17 | $47.85 | $64.90 | $558.25 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | $33.20 | $43.68 | $75.65 |
| Nevada | 3 | $84.67 | $93.76 | $118.12 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $18.52 | $27.11 | $38.39 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 13 | $28.98 | $28.98 | $28.98 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $19.83 | $19.83 | $53.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 56 | $47.00 | $109.85 | $397.80 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $94.90 |
| Oregon | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $121.20 | $192.00 | $218.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $33.50 | $38.00 | $183.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 32 | $17.40 | $90.16 | $129.96 |
| Texas | 96 | $37.45 | $79.29 | $541.46 |
| Virginia | 42 | $20.70 | $90.16 | $305.40 |
| Washington | 25 | $39.90 | $54.87 | $152.00 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $21.45 | $52.50 | $268.18 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20.58 | $20.58 | $20.58 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $74.75 | $29.23 – $65.76 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $74.76 | $54.29 – $120.53 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $75.00 | $22.99 – $150.30 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $75.00 | $22.99 – $150.30 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $75.00 | $22.99 – $150.30 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $75.00 | $22.99 – $150.30 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $75.00 | $22.99 – $150.30 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $75.00 | $22.99 – $150.30 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $75.00 | $22.99 – $150.30 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $75.00 | $22.99 – $150.30 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $75.65 | $19.07 – $100.77 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $76.16 | $22.16 – $416.50 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $76.44 | $4.90 – $116.40 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $78.00 | $15.68 – $78.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $79.29 | $12.00 – $118.94 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $79.29 | $12.00 – $118.94 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $79.29 | $8.00 – $118.94 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $79.29 | $15.86 – $99.11 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $79.29 | $12.00 – $118.94 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $79.92 | $22.20 – $45.16 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $81.69 | $16.65 – $102.90 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $84.47 | $0.55 – $111.79 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $84.50 | not published |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $84.67 | $16.05 – $284.97 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $86.42 | $16.00 – $119.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | $88.65 | $24.67 – $84.02 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $88.90 | not published |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $90.00 | $22.20 – $45.16 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $90.16 | $10.74 – $162.56 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $90.16 | $7.47 – $124.30 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $90.16 | $10.74 – $162.56 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $90.16 | $10.74 – $123.12 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $91.65 | $8.96 – $111.02 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $91.65 | $7.76 – $118.38 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $91.65 | $5.37 – $118.38 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $91.65 | $7.47 – $122.05 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $91.65 | $8.96 – $111.02 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $91.65 | $7.76 – $104.17 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $91.65 | $7.98 – $109.09 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $91.65 | $8.34 – $109.38 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $91.65 | $7.47 – $112.77 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $91.65 | $10.74 – $109.38 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $91.65 | $10.74 – $109.38 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $91.65 | $7.76 – $118.38 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $92.00 | $22.99 – $54.12 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $92.00 | $22.99 – $54.93 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $92.45 | $20.00 – $119.40 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $93.76 | $16.05 – $284.97 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $94.00 | $25.79 – $94.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | $94.39 | $24.67 – $80.01 |