Smear special stain inclusion bodies/parasites cost at US hospitals
HC Smear Special Stain Inclusion Bodies/Parasites · CPT 87207
$5.99
lowest cash price
$73.15
national median
$683.96
highest cash price
870
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.99–$683.96 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($92.50) → Sep 1, 2026 ($73.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 4 | $46.02 | $63.96 | $67.86 |
| Arizona | 23 | $10.69 | $18.22 | $204.05 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $7.22 | $68.25 | $142.35 |
| California | 90 | $7.81 | $82.16 | $381.48 |
| Colorado | 16 | $12.02 | $336.01 | $336.01 |
| Florida | 78 | $10.63 | $110.28 | $362.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $8.00 | $102.57 | $321.03 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $13.44 | $13.44 | $90.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $22.50 | $71.40 | $228.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $8.00 | $119.40 | $182.40 |
| Iowa | 30 | $32.40 | $54.60 | $243.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $27.20 | $92.95 | $223.26 |
| Kentucky | 20 | $26.41 | $75.77 | $500.89 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $75.40 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Maine | 7 | $67.35 | $92.50 | $135.25 |
| Maryland | 2 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Michigan | 27 | $8.27 | $32.00 | $118.40 |
| Minnesota | 17 | $54.40 | $147.95 | $190.57 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $14.96 | $31.60 | $57.75 |
| Missouri | 20 | $35.20 | $86.35 | $379.50 |
| Montana | 2 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $109.60 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $12.37 | $54.60 | $215.90 |
| Nevada | 4 | $9.56 | $47.77 | $66.64 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $5.99 | $6.59 | $6.59 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $5.99 | $14.40 | $190.00 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $23.50 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $45.60 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Ohio | 67 | $21.50 | $52.50 | $473.20 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $25.44 | $52.08 | $304.15 |
| Oregon | 12 | $24.65 | $101.25 | $113.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $24.80 | $44.40 | $363.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $36.00 | $178.00 | $402.50 |
| South Dakota | 6 | $48.00 | $53.60 | $98.40 |
| Tennessee | 37 | $8.00 | $19.80 | $590.00 |
| Texas | 112 | $16.05 | $100.78 | $683.96 |
| Virginia | 40 | $10.12 | $25.50 | $414.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $15.20 | $53.20 | $193.20 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $8.00 | $54.00 | $184.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $15.39 | $67.50 | $259.60 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $120.54 | $180.52 | $203.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $119.59 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $120.00 | $5.99 – $24.92 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $120.54 | $4.86 – $17.28 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $120.60 | $5.09 – $5.99 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $120.99 | $4.37 – $6.52 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $121.45 | $5.99 – $18.59 |
| CHI Health Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $121.92 | $5.99 – $248.92 |
| Love County Health Center | Marietta, OK | $122.00 | $5.33 – $5.33 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $123.03 | $5.03 – $44.58 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $124.20 | $5.99 – $6.11 |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $124.46 | $5.99 – $248.92 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $124.80 | $5.09 – $7.40 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $124.84 | $5.09 – $241.15 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $125.40 | not published |
| St Francis Eastside | Greenville, SC | $125.40 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $127.40 | not published |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $128.04 | $1.65 – $23.80 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center | GREEN BAY, WI | $129.36 | $5.99 – $13.48 |
| HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $129.36 | $5.99 – $13.48 |
| HSHS St. Vincent Hospital | Green Bay, WI | $129.36 | $5.99 – $13.48 |
| HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital | OCONTO FALLS, WI | $129.36 | $5.99 – $7.79 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $246.81 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $239.02 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $239.02 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $249.41 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $129.90 | $7.46 – $228.62 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $246.81 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $246.81 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $246.81 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $246.81 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $239.02 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $239.02 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $129.90 | $6.11 – $233.82 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $130.80 | $4.50 – $11.58 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $131.40 | $0.70 – $13.66 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (St. Joseph Hospital & Health Center, Inc.) | Kokomo, IN | $132.00 | $0.70 – $13.66 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $132.00 | $4.49 – $12.70 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $132.00 | $4.49 – $12.70 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $132.00 | $8.18 – $8.18 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $132.00 | $4.49 – $12.70 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $132.00 | $4.49 – $8.99 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $132.00 | $4.49 – $12.70 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $132.00 | $4.49 – $12.70 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $132.00 | $4.49 – $12.70 |
| St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $132.60 | not published |
| St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital | Youngstown, OH | $132.60 | not published |
| St Joseph Warren Hospital | Warren, OH | $132.60 | not published |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $132.60 | $5.99 – $29.95 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $132.60 | $5.09 – $5.99 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $133.32 | $3.00 – $27.96 |