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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $381.48 | $1.91 – $20.83 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $402.50 | $5.99 – $10.30 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $414.00 | $5.21 – $8.69 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | $417.30 | $5.99 – $5.99 |
| Mansfield Hospital | Mansfield, OH | $417.95 | $5.99 – $6.23 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $417.95 | $5.99 – $22.46 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $417.95 | $5.99 – $22.46 |
| Shelby Hospital | Shelby, OH | $417.95 | not published |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $417.95 | $5.99 – $22.46 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $417.95 | $5.99 – $22.46 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $438.10 | not published |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $472.19 | $2.70 – $17.97 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $473.20 | $5.99 – $6.05 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $476.00 | $4.93 – $25.07 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $480.60 | $2.70 – $17.97 |
| GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | BOWLING GREEN, KY | $500.89 | $5.78 – $6.17 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | $510.76 | $2.70 – $17.97 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $528.09 | $2.70 – $17.97 |
| SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | ANTIOCH, TN | $590.00 | $2.70 – $17.97 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $683.96 | $5.03 – $25.07 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $3.59 – $23.22 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $5.03 – $23.22 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $3.23 – $13.49 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $3.23 – $13.49 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $3.23 – $13.49 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $3.23 – $13.49 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $3.23 – $13.49 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $3.23 – $13.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $5.93 – $94.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $5.93 – $94.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $5.43 – $84.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $5.43 – $87.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $5.93 – $94.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5.43 – $87.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $5.97 – $89.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $5.43 – $87.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $5.43 – $83.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $5.93 – $90.59 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $5.43 – $86.41 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $5.43 – $89.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $4.79 – $86.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $5.43 – $87.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $5.93 – $94.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $5.43 – $87.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $5.39 – $93.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $5.93 – $94.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $4.79 – $86.27 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $5.97 – $9.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $5.43 – $87.58 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $5.43 – $89.08 |