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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $4.43 – $23.86 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $6.20 – $23.18 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $4.62 – $22.30 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $5.19 – $22.89 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $9.55 – $40.44 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $9.55 – $40.44 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $9.55 – $49.58 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $9.55 – $40.44 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $9.55 – $40.44 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $9.55 – $40.44 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $9.55 – $49.58 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $9.55 – $40.44 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | not published | $8.47 – $41.81 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $8.47 – $41.81 |
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | not published | $7.48 – $40.56 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | not published | $9.67 – $39.37 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $8.47 – $14.12 |
| RESTON HOSPITAL CENTER | VIENNA, VA | not published | $9.74 – $40.56 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | not published | $8.47 – $10.42 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | not published | $7.48 – $10.42 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | not published | $8.47 – $14.12 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | not published | $8.47 – $43.55 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $13.30 – $13.30 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | not published | $9.74 – $39.15 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | not published | $4.38 – $29.22 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | not published | $4.38 – $29.22 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | not published | $4.38 – $29.22 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | not published | $4.38 – $29.22 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | not published | $4.38 – $29.22 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | not published | $4.38 – $29.22 |
| HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | not published | $4.38 – $29.22 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | not published | $4.38 – $29.22 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | not published | $9.41 – $10.03 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $5.84 – $37.46 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | not published | $5.84 – $37.46 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | not published | $5.84 – $37.46 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $9.69 – $38.95 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $9.74 – $25.52 |
| MEDICAL CITY LAS COLINAS HOSPITAL | Irving, TX | not published | $5.84 – $37.46 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | not published | $8.31 – $20.45 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | not published | $7.65 – $12.29 |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | not published | $5.89 – $10.71 |