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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $5.25 – $14.80 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $5.25 – $14.80 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $5.25 – $14.80 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $5.25 – $14.80 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $9.74 – $9.74 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $7.31 – $20.65 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $7.31 – $20.65 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $7.31 – $20.65 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $7.31 – $13.30 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $7.31 – $20.65 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $7.31 – $20.65 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $7.31 – $20.65 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $7.31 – $20.65 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $7.31 – $20.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $9.64 – $78.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $9.64 – $88.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $8.83 – $20.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $9.64 – $88.15 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $9.64 – $58.93 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $9.64 – $49.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $8.77 – $12.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $9.64 – $29.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $9.70 – $15.00 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $5.57 – $23.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $8.77 – $12.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $9.64 – $29.71 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $9.25 – $19.97 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.19 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $8.83 – $16.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | not published | $8.83 – $13.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA BLAKE HOSPITAL | BRADENTON, FL | not published | $8.83 – $15.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $9.64 – $13.15 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $5.70 – $23.18 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $9.64 – $10.23 |