Smear gram stain cost at US hospitals
HC Smear Gram Stain · CPT 87205
$3.63
lowest cash price
$55.55
national median
$467.92
highest cash price
881
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $3.63–$467.92 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$3.63
Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus — Loveland, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($55.35) → Sep 1, 2026 ($32.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $64.74 | $163.80 | $209.82 |
| Arizona | 24 | $16.11 | $34.04 | $94.24 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $13.25 | $79.95 | $93.00 |
| California | 91 | $7.25 | $86.80 | $317.22 |
| Colorado | 16 | $3.63 | $130.54 | $130.54 |
| Florida | 81 | $22.11 | $141.66 | $354.83 |
| Georgia | 25 | $20.00 | $80.34 | $467.92 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $158.72 |
| Illinois | 51 | $17.16 | $70.70 | $183.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $31.50 | $73.80 | $117.00 |
| Iowa | 29 | $20.80 | $38.58 | $393.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $39.60 | $53.30 | $193.80 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $12.00 | $37.20 | $142.51 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $42.64 | $42.64 | $42.64 |
| Maine | 7 | $49.85 | $77.85 | $90.40 |
| Maryland | 2 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $5.89 | $28.00 | $116.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $28.00 | $31.92 | $72.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $15.62 | $39.75 | $88.40 |
| Missouri | 21 | $17.25 | $40.70 | $81.25 |
| Montana | 2 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $66.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $18.86 | $51.66 | $98.60 |
| Nevada | 4 | $68.89 | $93.07 | $129.85 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.05 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $4.27 | $4.70 | $21.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $96.18 | $96.18 | $96.18 |
| New York | 23 | $4.27 | $4.27 | $328.85 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $37.50 | $82.08 | $102.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Ohio | 68 | $11.00 | $54.75 | $115.20 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $42.37 | $57.85 | $232.65 |
| Oregon | 12 | $17.85 | $34.56 | $42.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $16.80 | $33.00 | $111.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $37.00 | $77.50 | $235.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $27.20 | $38.40 | $74.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $7.35 | $14.19 | $341.60 |
| Texas | 114 | $26.04 | $90.63 | $207.06 |
| Virginia | 43 | $7.35 | $46.00 | $202.20 |
| Washington | 32 | $9.60 | $49.58 | $182.00 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $12.00 | $30.50 | $88.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $22.23 | $40.00 | $150.70 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $5.46 | $8.18 | $9.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gouverneur Hospital | Gouverneur, NY | $57.16 | $3.43 – $55.54 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $57.40 | $4.27 – $4.27 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $57.51 | $0.15 – $25.22 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $57.60 | $4.27 – $146.69 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $57.85 | $3.80 – $19.49 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $57.85 | $3.80 – $5.34 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $58.05 | $3.59 – $31.72 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $58.05 | $3.59 – $36.00 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $58.15 | $2.56 – $22.68 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $58.48 | $3.46 – $51.78 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Orange | Orange, CA | $58.56 | $3.63 – $8.54 |
| CHI Health St. Elizabeth | Lincoln, NE | $59.00 | $4.14 – $94.40 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $59.15 | $4.27 – $5.92 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $59.20 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $59.32 | $2.56 – $211.61 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $59.42 | $4.27 – $12.61 |
| St Patrick Hospital - Broadway Campus | Missoula, MT | $60.00 | $4.31 – $13.18 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $60.37 | $4.27 – $16.56 |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $60.45 | $3.80 – $15.81 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $60.60 | $4.22 – $5.76 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $60.60 | not published |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $60.75 | $4.27 – $7.69 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $60.94 | $3.63 – $110.11 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $61.20 | $4.89 – $50.94 |
| Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | Wheaton, IL | $61.60 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Logan County | Guthrie, OK | $61.75 | $3.80 – $42.00 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $62.70 | $4.27 – $7.47 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $63.00 | $4.00 – $8.33 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $63.00 | not published |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $63.00 | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $63.00 | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $63.00 | $5.83 – $5.83 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $63.00 | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $63.00 | $3.20 – $6.41 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $63.00 | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $63.00 | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $63.00 | $3.20 – $9.05 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $63.35 | $4.27 – $13.25 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $63.60 | $4.22 – $84.80 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $63.75 | $4.27 – $8.54 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $63.98 | $2.56 – $211.61 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $64.44 | $3.59 – $31.72 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $64.44 | $3.59 – $31.72 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $64.50 | $2.44 – $4.70 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $64.74 | $4.14 – $8.51 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $64.80 | $19.61 – $72.90 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $64.80 | $19.61 – $72.90 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $64.80 | $4.18 – $7.97 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $65.34 | $4.27 – $9.61 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $65.34 | $4.27 – $9.61 |