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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, OH | $76.05 | $4.27 – $4.44 |
| Moanalua Medical Center | HONOLULU, HI | $76.50 | $4.00 – $4.00 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $77.35 | not published |
| MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center | Camden, SC | $77.50 | $4.27 – $4.70 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $77.70 | not published |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $77.85 | $2.30 – $73.18 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $77.85 | $4.27 – $73.18 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $78.26 | $2.38 – $14.28 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $78.31 | $4.27 – $7.12 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $79.30 | $4.27 – $4.31 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $79.53 | $2.95 – $131.60 |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $79.80 | $4.27 – $16.70 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $79.95 | $3.80 – $19.49 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $79.95 | $3.80 – $9.44 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $79.97 | $0.64 – $3.01 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $7.90 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $7.90 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $7.90 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $13.07 |
| Wellstar North Fulton Hospital | Roswell, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $7.90 |
| Wellstar Paulding Hospital | Hiram, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $7.90 |
| Wellstar Roosevelt Long Term Acute Care at Warm Springs | P O Box 280, GA | $80.34 | not published |
| Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital | Griffin, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $8.37 |
| Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson, GA | $80.34 | $7.48 – $14.77 |
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $8.37 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | $80.34 | $4.27 – $8.37 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $80.64 | $27.07 – $29.78 |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital | Norway, ME | $81.15 | $4.27 – $76.28 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $81.20 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $81.20 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $81.25 | $3.84 – $15.34 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $81.25 | $3.25 – $25.01 |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $81.28 | $3.59 – $53.29 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $81.61 | $3.59 – $102.02 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $81.61 | $3.59 – $122.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $81.61 | $3.59 – $122.42 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $81.61 | $6.26 – $108.82 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $81.90 | $4.27 – $4.44 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $81.90 | not published |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $155.94 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $151.02 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $151.02 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $157.58 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $82.08 | $5.31 – $144.45 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $155.94 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $155.94 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $155.94 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $155.94 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $151.02 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $151.02 |