Herpes simplex virus isolation cost at US hospitals
HC HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS ISOLATION · CPT 87255
$5.45
lowest cash price
$110.00
national median
$932.94
highest cash price
707
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.45–$932.94 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($33.86) → Sep 1, 2026 ($164.41)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $39.00 | $45.24 | $58.50 |
| Arizona | 23 | $16.63 | $25.81 | $258.96 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $110.50 | $114.40 | $434.00 |
| California | 78 | $5.45 | $34.17 | $159.64 |
| Colorado | 17 | $14.79 | $68.14 | $538.63 |
| Florida | 81 | $8.00 | $118.51 | $672.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $39.96 | $313.56 | $422.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $212.25 |
| Illinois | 47 | $37.44 | $150.50 | $336.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $63.62 | $165.00 | $424.20 |
| Iowa | 14 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $120.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $474.42 | $474.42 | $474.42 |
| Kentucky | 17 | $25.80 | $154.80 | $424.20 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 2 | $97.20 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $23.97 | $46.73 | $278.40 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 4 | $26.24 | $57.54 | $123.30 |
| Missouri | 17 | $37.40 | $99.55 | $139.75 |
| Montana | 2 | $77.60 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $70.07 | $70.07 | $70.07 |
| Nevada | 4 | $45.92 | $50.85 | $64.07 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $33.86 | $37.25 | $37.25 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $33.86 | $33.86 | $150.84 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $114.00 | $132.63 | $152.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 61 | $54.75 | $147.60 | $310.20 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | $59.44 | $59.44 | $710.05 |
| Oregon | 10 | $77.76 | $77.76 | $77.85 |
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $30.00 | $269.40 | $573.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $132.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 35 | $28.53 | $38.57 | $932.00 |
| Texas | 107 | $21.50 | $104.10 | $932.94 |
| Virginia | 43 | $30.13 | $208.80 | $629.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $53.60 | $210.70 | $319.43 |
| West Virginia | 16 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $167.02 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $39.33 | $68.90 | $127.05 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $42.84 | $64.16 | $72.22 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $5.45 | $8.74 – $74.99 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $6.85 | $2.75 – $24.97 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $6.85 | $2.75 – $74.99 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $6.97 | $3.50 – $61.74 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $7.20 | $8.74 – $74.99 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $7.31 | $9.17 – $199.92 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $7.35 | $5.25 – $24.97 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $8.00 | $33.86 – $408.01 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $8.12 | $27.08 – $404.09 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $8.15 | $5.00 – $75.52 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $8.32 | $6.50 – $150.50 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $9.09 | $5.50 – $117.89 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $9.17 | $12.49 – $97.31 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $9.27 | $12.49 – $97.31 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $9.72 | $2.75 – $74.99 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $9.75 | $9.17 – $395.78 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $9.77 | $5.00 – $150.50 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $9.79 | $6.75 – $102.57 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $10.69 | $12.49 – $87.25 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $10.74 | $6.25 – $150.50 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $10.94 | $6.75 – $89.84 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $11.24 | $11.49 – $303.21 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $12.12 | $6.00 – $150.50 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $12.66 | $9.99 – $24.97 |
| Mercy Medical Center Merced | Merced, CA | $12.86 | $7.25 – $24.97 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $13.61 | $16.73 – $24.97 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | $14.26 | $2.50 – $19.98 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $14.59 | $12.24 – $24.97 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $14.79 | $32.84 – $96.90 |
| Banner Lassen Medical Center | Susanville, CA | $15.07 | $6.77 – $49.66 |
| ST HELENA HOSPITAL | Vallejo, CA | $16.20 | $9.17 – $391.10 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $16.63 | $33.86 – $76.50 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $16.73 | $33.86 – $76.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | $16.95 | $30.69 – $107.28 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $17.03 | $33.86 – $81.60 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $17.87 | $9.17 – $308.05 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $18.56 | $33.86 – $81.60 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $18.70 | $5.42 – $60.95 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $18.77 | $33.86 – $76.50 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | $19.00 | $30.69 – $103.10 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $19.43 | $12.99 – $24.97 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $20.50 | $33.86 – $81.60 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $20.71 | $30.69 – $104.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $20.71 | $33.71 – $52.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $20.90 | $30.69 – $104.50 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $21.11 | $33.86 – $76.50 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $21.50 | $27.02 – $116.38 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $21.50 | $27.02 – $154.03 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $21.50 | $27.02 – $121.54 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $21.50 | $27.02 – $116.38 |