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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $599.20 | $184.00 – $184.00 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | $616.94 | $10.24 – $153.39 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | $627.90 | $10.24 – $153.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $644.00 | $91.22 – $149.16 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $657.60 | not published |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $768.30 | $6.62 – $1,063.80 |
| avon hospital | Avon, OH | $768.30 | $0.95 – $1,063.80 |
| cleveland clinic childrens hospital for rehabilitation | Cleveland, OH | $768.30 | $84.42 – $1,063.80 |
| euclid hospital | Euclid, OH | $768.30 | $0.95 – $1,063.80 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $768.30 | $0.95 – $1,063.80 |
| lutheran hospital | Cleveland, OH | $768.30 | $0.95 – $1,063.80 |
| hillcrest hospital | Mayfield Heights, OH | $768.30 | $0.95 – $1,063.80 |
| marymount hospital | Garfield Heights, OH | $768.30 | $0.95 – $1,063.80 |
| medina hospital | Medina, OH | $768.30 | $0.95 – $1,063.80 |
| mercy hospital | Canton, OH | $768.30 | $1.11 – $1,063.80 |
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $768.30 | $0.95 – $1,063.80 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $961.42 | $12.07 – $17.12 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $1,087.80 | $11.57 – $1,541.05 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $1,087.80 | $7.03 – $261.92 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $1,087.80 | $7.03 – $263.33 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $1,087.80 | $7.03 – $262.91 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $1,087.80 | $12.73 – $163.37 |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $1,087.80 | $7.03 – $1,541.05 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $1,506.00 | $99.46 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $1,552.00 | $102.38 – $149.16 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $10.24 – $29.55 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $18.77 – $701.34 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $10.24 – $138.95 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $14.01 – $138.95 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $14.24 – $323.55 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $14.24 – $318.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $100.27 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $87.00 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $92.60 – $149.16 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $91.36 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $92.21 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $92.60 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $92.60 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $95.04 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $92.60 – $94.55 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $92.60 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $91.36 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $95.77 – $149.16 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $93.28 – $149.16 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $91.36 – $149.16 |