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Str markers specimen anal cost at US hospitals
Str markers specimen anal · CPT 81265
$233.07
lowest cash price
$1,270.50
national median
$2,521.20
highest cash price
9
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $233.07–$2,521.20 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Dec 1, 2025 ($233.07) → Jul 1, 2026 ($1,678.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $233.07 | $233.07 | $233.07 |
| Ohio | 3 | $1,270.50 | $1,678.50 | $1,918.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $258.60 | $505.20 | $2,521.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI) | Edison, NJ | $233.07 | $205.11 – $1,096.88 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $258.60 | $162.92 – $344.80 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $265.20 | $176.80 – $375.70 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $505.20 | $163.50 – $631.50 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $1,270.50 | $233.07 – $419.53 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $1,678.50 | $56.00 – $623.70 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $1,918.50 | $69.00 – $674.10 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,521.20 | $116.34 – $384.07 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,521.20 | $79.56 – $548.20 |