Smear fluorescent and/or acid fast stain cost at US hospitals
HC Smear Fluorescent and/or Acid Fast Stain · CPT 87206
$3.62
lowest cash price
$64.35
national median
$507.60
highest cash price
867
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.62–$507.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($25.80) → Sep 1, 2026 ($35.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $30.42 | $76.86 | $233.22 |
| Arizona | 24 | $11.08 | $17.20 | $116.50 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $22.63 | $52.65 | $93.00 |
| California | 89 | $3.62 | $71.12 | $313.65 |
| Colorado | 17 | $9.86 | $125.26 | $408.20 |
| Florida | 82 | $18.00 | $95.81 | $360.10 |
| Georgia | 25 | $25.00 | $120.51 | $288.88 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $158.72 |
| Illinois | 51 | $15.51 | $74.40 | $185.40 |
| Indiana | 26 | $32.00 | $97.20 | $157.80 |
| Iowa | 29 | $24.05 | $50.70 | $239.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $17.20 | $39.65 | $200.15 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $35.55 | $138.18 | $201.60 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $66.56 | $66.56 | $66.56 |
| Maine | 7 | $25.80 | $52.35 | $93.45 |
| Maryland | 2 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $7.44 | $35.00 | $108.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $32.93 | $34.78 | $96.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $13.00 | $35.88 | $90.45 |
| Missouri | 20 | $40.15 | $86.45 | $108.90 |
| Montana | 2 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $81.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $30.82 | $61.74 | $166.60 |
| Nevada | 4 | $23.17 | $25.66 | $36.11 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $5.39 | $5.93 | $5.93 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $5.39 | $5.39 | $156.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $25.50 | $98.05 | $98.05 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Ohio | 65 | $16.25 | $71.20 | $144.00 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $23.13 | $57.20 | $184.25 |
| Oregon | 12 | $18.75 | $30.00 | $90.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $22.40 | $30.60 | $507.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $78.60 | $145.00 | $164.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $43.20 | $52.00 | $76.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $8.97 | $15.51 | $133.67 |
| Texas | 112 | $19.25 | $102.13 | $417.48 |
| Virginia | 43 | $8.97 | $39.00 | $106.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $13.20 | $43.79 | $164.50 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $12.50 | $36.00 | $205.80 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $24.51 | $55.00 | $288.35 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $28.56 | $36.48 | $48.14 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $115.00 | $4.04 – $11.43 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | $116.50 | $5.39 – $27.20 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $117.00 | $5.39 – $22.42 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | $117.45 | $5.12 – $10.26 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $118.14 | $5.39 – $12.13 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $118.14 | $5.39 – $12.13 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $118.14 | $5.39 – $12.13 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $118.14 | $5.39 – $7.01 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | $118.30 | $5.39 – $23.02 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $118.80 | $5.39 – $18.86 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $119.40 | $5.39 – $5.50 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $9.97 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $9.97 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $9.97 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $17.15 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $9.97 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $9.97 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $120.51 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $10.56 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $120.51 | $9.41 – $18.65 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $10.56 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $120.51 | $5.39 – $10.56 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $122.46 | $14.88 – $36.84 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $122.50 | not published |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | $123.50 | $2.66 – $54.76 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $124.20 | not published |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | $125.26 | $5.34 – $5.66 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $126.50 | $5.39 – $7.67 |
| WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital | Lewisburg, PA | $127.40 | $3.30 – $27.02 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $129.00 | $5.39 – $5.50 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $129.69 | $4.53 – $45.34 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $129.69 | $4.53 – $45.34 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $130.20 | $5.39 – $5.50 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $133.67 | $4.79 – $221.20 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $135.96 | $2.70 – $25.51 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $136.20 | $2.54 – $12.29 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | $137.40 | $2.54 – $12.29 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $137.40 | $2.54 – $12.29 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | $138.18 | $5.39 – $5.39 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $139.75 | $5.39 – $20.21 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $139.75 | $5.39 – $20.21 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $139.75 | $5.39 – $20.21 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $139.75 | $5.39 – $20.21 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $140.35 | $5.39 – $14.33 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $140.35 | $5.39 – $31.20 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Burbank, CA | $142.45 | $5.39 – $31.43 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Jennings (St. Vincent Jennings Hospital, Inc.) | Vernon, IN | $142.80 | $2.54 – $12.29 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $142.80 | $5.39 – $5.39 |
| Baptist Health Floyd | New Albany, IN | $143.36 | $4.57 – $116.64 |
| Baptist Health Hardin | Elizabethtown, KY | $143.36 | $4.57 – $155.52 |