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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital | North Conway, NH | not published | $16.80 – $38.64 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | not published | $164.27 – $589.69 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | not published | $19.05 – $613.76 |
| Corewell Health Gerber | Fremont, MI | not published | $15.89 – $15.89 |
| Corewell Health Big Rapids | Big Rapids, MI | not published | $15.89 – $305.56 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia | Centralia, IL | not published | $182.57 – $191.70 |
| Franklin Memorial Hospital | Farmington, ME | not published | $16.80 – $38.64 |
| Wellstar MCG Health | Augusta, GA | not published | $23.13 – $292.62 |
| Wellstar Kennestone Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $19.80 – $320.14 |
| Wellstar Douglas Hospital | Douglasville, GA | not published | $19.80 – $317.26 |
| Wellstar Cobb Hospital | Austell, GA | not published | $19.80 – $320.14 |
| MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center | Aledo, IL | not published | $171.36 – $443.67 |
| Adventhealth Rollins Brook | Lampasas, TX | not published | $552.48 – $552.48 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach | Daytona Beach, FL | not published | $169.02 – $296.94 |
| MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center | Silvis, IL | not published | $163.82 – $267.94 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $164.03 – $229.64 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | not published | $139.29 – $139.29 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $22.06 – $232.95 |
| CHRISTUS Louisiana Surgical Hospital | Alexandria, LA | not published | $12.94 – $383.05 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | not published | $31.00 – $31.00 |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | not published | $31.00 – $31.00 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia, WA | not published | $43.19 – $803.60 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $40.72 – $498.36 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $10.24 – $138.95 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | not published | $12.64 – $295.77 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $15.42 – $149.16 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | not published | $33.30 – $332.48 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | not published | $177.91 – $394.97 |
| Adventhealth Manchester | Manchester, KY | not published | $159.86 – $159.86 |
| Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City, FL | not published | $169.02 – $338.61 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $15.50 – $675.89 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | Everett, WA | not published | $43.19 – $602.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA PASADENA HOSPITAL | South Pasadena, FL | not published | $92.60 – $149.16 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $15.50 – $675.89 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | not published | $14.01 – $443.74 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | not published | $15.50 – $675.89 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | not published | $20.46 – $39.89 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $19.05 – $613.76 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Centralia, WA | not published | $55.53 – $894.01 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | not published | $1.15 – $41.54 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | not published | $14.60 – $467.76 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | not published | $40.43 – $314.39 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | not published | $1.15 – $41.54 |
| Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus (Ascension NE Wisconsin, Inc.) | Appleton, WI | not published | $20.46 – $345.95 |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton | Hamilton Township, NJ | not published | $8.99 – $372.69 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | not published | $15.50 – $675.89 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $19.05 – $613.76 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | not published | $16.09 – $231.70 |
| Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital | New York, NY | not published | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $1.15 – $41.54 |