Macroscopic exam arthropod cost at US hospitals
MACROSCOPIC EXAM ARTHROPOD · CPT 87168
$2.12
lowest cash price
$38.58
national median
$274.00
highest cash price
617
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2.12–$274.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($4.27) → Sep 1, 2026 ($34.20)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $42.12 | $58.50 | $69.42 |
| Arizona | 22 | $2.12 | $3.17 | $209.34 |
| Arkansas | 7 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $55.00 |
| California | 78 | $6.35 | $30.42 | $158.90 |
| Colorado | 11 | $3.63 | $79.79 | $262.34 |
| Florida | 79 | $16.00 | $133.50 | $217.75 |
| Georgia | 25 | $4.44 | $113.88 | $113.88 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $25.50 |
| Illinois | 46 | $33.84 | $77.50 | $203.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $17.40 | $85.80 | $109.80 |
| Iowa | 23 | $29.90 | $38.58 | $80.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $80.60 |
| Kentucky | 15 | $60.67 | $79.29 | $238.20 |
| Louisiana | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 27 | $5.89 | $33.00 | $74.40 |
| Minnesota | 16 | $20.80 | $95.62 | $120.46 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $3.57 | $3.57 | $3.57 |
| Missouri | 19 | $18.20 | $84.70 | $85.80 |
| Montana | 2 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $77.60 |
| Nebraska | 8 | $8.93 | $41.58 | $63.75 |
| Nevada | 1 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $4.27 | $4.70 | $4.70 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $181.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $11.60 | $11.60 | $52.50 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Ohio | 65 | $18.85 | $49.80 | $198.60 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $34.45 | $49.03 | $84.70 |
| Oregon | 9 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $22.72 |
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $12.50 | $36.60 | $124.80 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $44.80 | $52.80 | $77.60 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $3.63 | $6.35 | $31.35 |
| Texas | 117 | $12.50 | $45.36 | $114.18 |
| Virginia | 35 | $7.20 | $60.50 | $274.00 |
| Washington | 31 | $5.20 | $19.20 | $96.60 |
| West Virginia | 7 | $13.00 | $24.00 | $113.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $10.45 | $20.00 | $123.20 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5.46 | $5.46 | $5.46 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $205.80 | $4.23 – $4.48 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $209.34 | $1.79 – $432.92 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $214.50 | $4.27 – $215.49 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $217.75 | $3.24 – $301.50 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $217.75 | $4.27 – $301.50 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $217.75 | $4.27 – $301.50 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $217.75 | $4.27 – $301.50 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $217.75 | $5.00 – $301.50 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $217.75 | $3.24 – $301.50 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $217.75 | $5.00 – $301.50 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $217.75 | $4.27 – $301.50 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $238.20 | not published |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | $262.34 | $2.03 – $9.78 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $273.24 | $4.24 – $17.28 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $274.00 | $3.71 – $19.09 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $274.00 | $3.71 – $18.35 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $274.00 | $3.71 – $18.35 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $2.31 – $9.63 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $2.31 – $9.63 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $2.31 – $9.63 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $2.31 – $9.63 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $2.31 – $9.63 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $2.31 – $9.63 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $4.03 – $9.63 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3.20 – $6.41 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $5.83 – $5.83 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $4.23 – $53.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $4.23 – $53.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $3.87 – $48.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $4.23 – $53.89 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $3.87 – $49.10 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $3.87 – $51.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $3.87 – $49.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $4.25 – $51.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $3.87 – $49.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $3.87 – $50.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $4.23 – $51.47 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $3.87 – $49.10 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $3.87 – $50.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $3.42 – $49.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $3.87 – $49.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $4.23 – $53.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $3.87 – $49.76 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $4.23 – $53.45 |