Fern test cost at US hospitals
HC Fern Test · HCPCS Q0114
$5.74
lowest cash price
$37.03
national median
$315.00
highest cash price
299
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.74–$315.00 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$5.74
Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) — Jacksonville, FLMost expensive published cash price
$315.00
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center — West Des Moines, IAMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($69.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($32.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 16 | $7.46 | $10.69 | $37.03 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| California | 65 | $16.98 | $89.04 | $218.40 |
| Colorado | 17 | $14.98 | $15.18 | $40.66 |
| Florida | 62 | $5.74 | $34.45 | $274.05 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | $37.50 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Illinois | 38 | $26.40 | $32.90 | $56.44 |
| Indiana | 10 | $89.72 | $89.72 | $89.72 |
| Iowa | 23 | $25.20 | $56.44 | $315.00 |
| Kansas | 6 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Kentucky | 9 | $54.00 | $89.72 | $89.72 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $67.70 | $67.70 | $73.95 |
| Michigan | 20 | $13.44 | $32.00 | $45.60 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $69.72 | $69.72 | $101.47 |
| Missouri | 16 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $48.75 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 1 | $40.46 | $40.46 | $40.46 |
| Nevada | 1 | $31.81 | $31.81 | $31.81 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $9.74 | $10.71 | $10.71 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 18 | $9.74 | $9.74 | $35.14 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $25.00 | $49.15 | $49.15 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 47 | $24.00 | $43.55 | $43.55 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $47.45 | $59.15 | $73.00 |
| Oregon | 8 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.35 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 86 | $9.80 | $52.87 | $75.04 |
| Virginia | 21 | $30.50 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Washington | 22 | $10.80 | $13.60 | $32.00 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Wisconsin | 28 | $11.97 | $22.50 | $76.45 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $27.72 | $40.59 | $43.89 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $37.50 | $10.00 – $10.00 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $37.80 | $9.74 – $9.93 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $38.91 | $9.18 – $142.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $38.91 | $9.18 – $117.86 |
| MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque, IA | $39.65 | $9.55 – $61.00 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $39.65 | $9.55 – $61.00 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $40.46 | $29.04 – $64.02 |
| Community Hospital | Torrington, WY | $40.59 | $29.04 – $64.02 |
| East Morgan County Hospital | Brush, CO | $40.66 | $27.81 – $64.02 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $40.90 | $9.18 – $117.86 |
| MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center | Dyersville, IA | $40.95 | $23.81 – $70.91 |
| MercyOne Elkader Medical Center | Elkader, IA | $40.95 | $32.43 – $65.85 |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $41.00 | $9.74 – $10.23 |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $41.00 | $9.74 – $10.23 |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA | $41.00 | $9.74 – $10.23 |
| Sentara Obici Hospital | Suffolk, VA | $41.00 | $9.74 – $18.22 |
| Sentara CarePlex Hospital | Hampton, VA | $41.00 | $9.74 – $10.23 |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center | Woodbridge, VA | $41.00 | $6.26 – $23.06 |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk, VA | $41.00 | $9.74 – $10.23 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $41.32 | $1.95 – $64.02 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $42.37 | $31.68 – $64.02 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $43.35 | not published |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $43.35 | not published |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $43.55 | $8.96 – $60.30 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $43.55 | $1.11 – $60.30 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $43.55 | $0.95 – $60.30 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $43.89 | $31.68 – $64.02 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $44.00 | not published |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $44.00 | $9.74 – $9.93 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $44.80 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $45.60 | not published |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $47.35 | $9.74 – $85.32 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $47.45 | $7.93 – $21.50 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $47.86 | $9.74 – $86.40 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $48.75 | $10.04 – $13.51 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $49.15 | $9.48 – $93.39 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $49.15 | $9.48 – $90.44 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $49.15 | $9.48 – $90.44 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $49.15 | $9.48 – $94.37 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $49.15 | $11.81 – $98.30 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $49.15 | $9.48 – $93.39 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $49.15 | $9.48 – $93.39 |