Ph body fluid cost at US hospitals
HC Ph Body Fluid · CPT 83986
$3.07
lowest cash price
$42.00
national median
$419.93
highest cash price
900
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.07–$419.93 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($19.70) → Sep 1, 2026 ($42.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $34.32 | $94.38 | $112.32 |
| Arizona | 24 | $8.74 | $17.26 | $76.79 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $7.65 | $35.75 | $50.00 |
| California | 88 | $3.07 | $46.92 | $226.41 |
| Colorado | 17 | $23.61 | $134.66 | $352.01 |
| Florida | 77 | $12.40 | $97.29 | $396.41 |
| Georgia | 25 | $17.00 | $98.00 | $103.35 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $25.50 | $25.50 | $41.28 |
| Illinois | 51 | $7.92 | $44.10 | $277.90 |
| Indiana | 26 | $31.62 | $57.60 | $106.80 |
| Iowa | 30 | $20.80 | $33.57 | $81.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $16.40 | $66.95 | $82.37 |
| Kentucky | 26 | $16.55 | $45.44 | $206.06 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $34.32 | $34.32 | $34.32 |
| Maine | 7 | $10.55 | $19.70 | $85.00 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Michigan | 27 | $4.94 | $14.00 | $117.60 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $9.60 | $38.81 | $46.37 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $5.20 | $26.24 | $52.80 |
| Missouri | 19 | $29.70 | $33.00 | $100.42 |
| Montana | 2 | $90.40 | $90.40 | $117.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $20.13 | $47.04 | $109.65 |
| Nevada | 4 | $25.42 | $28.15 | $50.13 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $92.75 | $92.75 | $92.75 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $3.58 | $3.94 | $28.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $3.58 | $3.58 | $205.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $13.50 | $46.08 | $215.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $34.40 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $13.50 | $39.00 | $288.75 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $30.25 | $50.70 | $79.00 |
| Oregon | 12 | $6.72 | $12.00 | $36.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $15.20 | $27.00 | $93.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $41.50 | $57.00 | $121.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $14.40 | $46.40 | $61.60 |
| Tennessee | 36 | $5.06 | $16.52 | $305.00 |
| Texas | 109 | $4.62 | $54.62 | $419.93 |
| Virginia | 43 | $5.06 | $37.00 | $171.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $7.60 | $24.06 | $99.40 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $13.00 | $25.00 | $155.40 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $11.97 | $35.00 | $99.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $43.68 | $63.96 | $69.16 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $37.00 | $3.58 – $46.55 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $37.20 | not published |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $37.50 | $3.01 – $15.12 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas, TX | $37.50 | $3.01 – $15.12 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman | Kaufman, TX | $37.50 | $3.01 – $15.12 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | $37.69 | $0.42 – $3.30 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $37.70 | $3.58 – $3.62 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $37.80 | not published |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $38.12 | $2.86 – $76.95 |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $38.81 | $3.33 – $30.25 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $38.81 | $3.33 – $30.25 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $38.81 | $3.33 – $30.25 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $38.81 | $3.33 – $66.13 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $38.81 | $3.33 – $30.25 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $38.97 | $3.04 – $29.12 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $39.00 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $39.00 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $39.00 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $39.00 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $39.00 | not published |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $39.20 | $9.44 – $35.10 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $39.20 | $9.44 – $35.10 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $39.60 | $2.20 – $3.79 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $39.60 | $2.20 – $3.91 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $39.60 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $39.60 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $39.60 | not published |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | $40.04 | $3.04 – $20.05 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $40.04 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $40.20 | $3.18 – $48.21 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $40.56 | $1.65 – $4.12 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $41.28 | $1.75 – $85.75 |
| MUSC Health Black River Medical Center | Cades, SC | $41.50 | $2.05 – $8.30 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $41.58 | $1.12 – $39.84 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $41.60 | $3.18 – $16.32 |
| UPMC McKeesport | Mckeesport, PA | $42.00 | $2.20 – $7.07 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $42.00 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $42.00 | not published |