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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $65.34 | $4.27 – $9.61 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $66.00 | $2.02 – $79.20 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $66.00 | $4.27 – $7.69 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $66.00 | $2.02 – $7.69 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $66.00 | $2.43 – $7.69 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $66.00 | $2.02 – $7.69 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $66.00 | $2.02 – $7.69 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $66.00 | $2.02 – $7.69 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $66.00 | $2.02 – $79.20 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $66.00 | not published |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $66.00 | $4.27 – $4.36 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $66.13 | $3.46 – $21.56 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $66.30 | $3.84 – $14.95 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $66.30 | $3.80 – $5.76 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $66.30 | $3.80 – $5.76 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $66.40 | $5.34 – $13.18 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $67.08 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Templeton, CA | $67.13 | $4.27 – $119.60 |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $67.50 | $4.03 – $6.75 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $67.60 | $4.27 – $4.44 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $68.40 | $2.02 – $14.09 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $68.40 | $2.02 – $9.74 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $68.64 | $3.63 – $8.54 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $68.89 | $3.38 – $12.48 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $69.00 | $4.27 – $86.82 |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church, VA | $69.00 | $4.27 – $86.82 |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital | VA 22033-1709, VA | $69.00 | $4.27 – $86.82 |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital | Leesburg, VA | $69.00 | $4.27 – $86.82 |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital | Alexandria, VA | $69.00 | $4.27 – $86.82 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $69.22 | $4.27 – $123.48 |
| Providence St Mary Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | $70.00 | $4.27 – $7.90 |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $70.50 | $3.41 – $14.69 |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $70.50 | $3.41 – $19.40 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $70.50 | $3.41 – $15.34 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $70.50 | $3.41 – $14.69 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $70.50 | $3.41 – $14.69 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $70.50 | $3.95 – $10.68 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $70.50 | $2.50 – $18.46 |