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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $82.08 | $4.36 – $147.74 |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $82.08 | $4.27 – $97.00 |
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $82.20 | $3.63 – $4.36 |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark | River Ozark, AR | $82.55 | $3.80 – $19.49 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $82.55 | $3.80 – $19.49 |
| Mercy Hospital Waldron | Waldron, AR | $82.55 | $3.80 – $19.49 |
| Mercy Hospital Boonville | Booneville, AR | $82.55 | $3.80 – $19.49 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $84.60 | $2.02 – $9.74 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $84.60 | $2.02 – $9.74 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $84.60 | not published |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $84.60 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $85.80 | $3.48 – $9.44 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $85.95 | $4.27 – $7.12 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $86.80 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $87.00 | $4.22 – $8.25 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $87.48 | $0.15 – $49.90 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $88.00 | $2.78 – $18.09 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $88.20 | $4.27 – $4.36 |
| 81-3257997 BMH Calhoun | Calhoun City, MS | $88.40 | $4.27 – $7.12 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $89.15 | $4.27 – $228.00 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $90.40 | $4.27 – $84.98 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $90.63 | $3.59 – $34.99 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $90.63 | $3.59 – $34.99 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $90.67 | $4.27 – $13.33 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $90.72 | $8.54 – $31.00 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $91.18 | $4.27 – $139.83 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance | Fort Worth, TX | $91.35 | $3.59 – $17.14 |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $91.35 | $3.59 – $17.14 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen | Allen, TX | $91.35 | $3.59 – $17.14 |
| Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano | Plano, TX | $91.35 | $3.59 – $17.14 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle | Azle, TX | $91.35 | $3.59 – $17.14 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton | Denton, TX | $91.35 | $3.59 – $17.14 |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound | Flower Mound, TX | $91.35 | $3.59 – $17.14 |