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Sputum specimen collection cost at US hospitals
Sputum specimen collection · CPT 89220
$312.00
lowest cash price
$337.50
national median
$1,087.80
highest cash price
4
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $312.00–$1,087.80 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($1,087.80) → Jul 1, 2026 ($337.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $312.00 | $337.50 | $337.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $312.00 | $15.15 – $374.40 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $337.50 | $15.15 – $405.00 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $337.50 | $165.22 – $297.40 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $1,087.80 | $12.73 – $1,359.75 |