Sputum specimen collection cost at US hospitals
Sputum specimen collection · CPT 89220
$23.10
lowest cash price
$180.00
national median
$1,552.00
highest cash price
330
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $23.10–$1,552.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($197.52) → Sep 1, 2026 ($202.78)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $94.38 | $94.38 | $94.38 |
| Arizona | 17 | $28.47 | $74.82 | $222.28 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $28.79 | $101.40 | $223.19 |
| California | 48 | $113.01 | $599.20 | $599.20 |
| Colorado | 17 | $132.78 | $145.51 | $303.06 |
| Florida | 64 | $117.00 | $409.00 | $1,552.00 |
| Georgia | 23 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.75 |
| Illinois | 33 | $58.40 | $83.16 | $370.08 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 17 | $104.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $616.94 | $616.94 | $627.90 |
| Kentucky | 10 | $141.83 | $171.52 | $382.20 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $52.26 | $52.26 | $52.26 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 26 | $196.00 | $234.27 | $234.27 |
| Minnesota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 3 | $23.10 | $65.78 | $71.50 |
| Missouri | 15 | $64.90 | $64.90 | $97.50 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 1 | $224.63 | $224.63 | $224.63 |
| Nevada | 1 | $276.30 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $73.52 | $189.67 | $201.80 |
| New Mexico | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 19 | $202.78 | $202.78 | $961.42 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.55 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 58 | $132.60 | $337.50 | $768.30 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Oregon | 9 | $197.92 | $197.92 | $197.92 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $65.40 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.80 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $122.40 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 35 | $34.44 | $47.40 | $101.01 |
| Texas | 97 | $36.23 | $120.37 | $260.04 |
| Virginia | 41 | $46.69 | $152.40 | $316.00 |
| Washington | 23 | $288.66 | $288.66 | $407.20 |
| West Virginia | 13 | $41.50 | $114.50 | $488.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $133.76 | $198.00 | $246.95 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $143.64 | $224.63 | $264.19 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64-0881013 MBMC Jackson | Jackson, MS | $23.10 | $13.76 – $435.60 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $28.47 | $32.35 – $301.36 |
| CHI St. Vincent Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | $28.79 | $8.96 – $21.93 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb | Smithville, TN | $34.44 | $8.45 – $226.45 |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $36.23 | $16.25 – $229.77 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $36.23 | $16.25 – $186.30 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $36.23 | $16.25 – $186.30 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $36.23 | $16.25 – $175.95 |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $41.50 | not published |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $42.90 | $9.66 – $313.82 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $46.69 | $15.37 – $314.79 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $46.69 | $8.54 – $240.69 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $46.69 | $15.37 – $314.79 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $46.69 | $13.11 – $238.40 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $47.40 | $10.25 – $352.34 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $47.40 | $15.37 – $337.22 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $47.40 | $6.15 – $346.58 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $47.40 | $8.54 – $336.97 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $47.40 | $10.25 – $352.34 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $47.40 | $13.11 – $336.97 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $47.40 | $13.11 – $346.58 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $47.40 | $13.11 – $362.38 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $47.40 | $8.54 – $362.38 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $47.40 | $15.37 – $362.38 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $47.40 | $15.37 – $362.38 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $47.40 | $13.11 – $336.97 |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $50.50 | not published |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $52.26 | $12.94 – $376.62 |
| Ascension Providence | Waco, TX | $54.18 | $20.93 – $632.84 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $57.20 | $24.04 – $312.94 |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $58.40 | not published |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $58.76 | $32.35 – $301.36 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $60.06 | $11.30 – $313.82 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $60.23 | $35.58 – $301.36 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $62.78 | $25.12 – $301.36 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $64.26 | $45.24 – $193.77 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $64.60 | $26.59 – $301.36 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | $64.90 | $28.68 – $307.16 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $65.40 | $11.65 – $87.20 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $65.50 | not published |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg, WV | $65.50 | not published |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $65.78 | $22.05 – $436.52 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $67.16 | $32.35 – $273.96 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $71.17 | $25.12 – $301.36 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $71.50 | $22.05 – $438.87 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $72.64 | $32.35 – $301.36 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Newark, NJ | $73.52 | $9.67 – $384.50 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston, NJ | $74.80 | $9.67 – $384.50 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $74.82 | $26.59 – $301.36 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $76.28 | $25.12 – $301.36 |