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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $333.32 | $193.00 – $193.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $333.32 | $193.00 – $193.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $333.32 | $193.00 – $193.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $333.32 | $193.00 – $193.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $333.32 | $193.00 – $193.00 |
| Jewish Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $334.80 | not published |
| Anderson Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $334.80 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $334.80 | not published |
| Kings Mills Hospital | Mason, OH | $334.80 | not published |
| Fairfield Hospital | Fairfield, OH | $334.80 | not published |
| Mercy West Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $334.80 | not published |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $337.50 | $161.18 – $408.24 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $337.50 | $42.30 – $290.13 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $337.50 | $15.15 – $313.31 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $337.50 | $165.22 – $297.40 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $337.50 | $17.63 – $290.13 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $337.50 | $15.15 – $290.13 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $337.50 | $15.15 – $313.31 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $337.50 | $15.15 – $290.13 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $337.50 | $15.15 – $405.00 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $344.29 | $17.92 – $20.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $362.25 | $85.83 – $149.16 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $370.08 | $468.13 – $514.00 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $382.20 | not published |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $391.78 | not published |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $407.20 | $425.00 – $425.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $409.00 | $85.46 – $149.16 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $450.00 | $14.24 – $362.28 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $450.00 | $14.24 – $362.28 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $450.00 | $25.94 – $25.94 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $450.00 | $14.24 – $366.86 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $450.00 | $14.24 – $161.09 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $450.00 | $14.24 – $366.86 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $450.00 | $14.24 – $362.28 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $450.00 | $14.24 – $366.86 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | New Martinsville, WV | $488.00 | not published |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $536.00 | $100.27 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | $585.00 | $99.46 – $149.16 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |