Susceptibility agar dilution per agent cost at US hospitals
HC Susceptibility Agar Dilution per Agent · CPT 87181
$2.50
lowest cash price
$45.60
national median
$440.33
highest cash price
805
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $2.50–$440.33 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($14.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($43.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $77.28 | $77.28 | $95.94 |
| Arizona | 23 | $10.08 | $15.44 | $188.71 |
| Arkansas | 9 | $5.10 | $33.15 | $36.40 |
| California | 80 | $2.92 | $50.40 | $393.75 |
| Colorado | 16 | $36.97 | $71.92 | $170.34 |
| Florida | 69 | $7.13 | $73.32 | $294.01 |
| Georgia | 24 | $39.78 | $39.78 | $95.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $19.52 | $19.52 | $29.25 |
| Illinois | 50 | $10.23 | $77.04 | $268.10 |
| Indiana | 26 | $8.00 | $84.60 | $258.00 |
| Iowa | 24 | $35.40 | $38.58 | $84.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $13.00 | $72.85 | $72.85 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $36.00 | $91.99 | $193.49 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $22.62 | $22.62 | $22.62 |
| Maine | 7 | $14.15 | $54.00 | $167.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Michigan | 26 | $5.04 | $17.00 | $85.60 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $22.40 | $92.59 | $117.60 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $2.50 | $6.80 | $37.68 |
| Missouri | 19 | $27.50 | $63.80 | $440.33 |
| Montana | 2 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $89.60 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $10.62 | $35.70 | $175.18 |
| Nevada | 4 | $26.86 | $29.74 | $135.40 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.15 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $4.75 | $5.23 | $17.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $4.75 | $4.75 | $133.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $266.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $45.60 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Ohio | 66 | $12.00 | $72.15 | $169.50 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | $14.85 | $28.60 | $180.95 |
| Oregon | 11 | $11.19 | $24.00 | $27.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $25.80 | $51.00 | $131.40 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $41.40 | $73.00 | $108.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $29.60 | $38.40 | $84.00 |
| Tennessee | 34 | $7.14 | $8.40 | $30.24 |
| Texas | 107 | $18.00 | $83.50 | $354.42 |
| Virginia | 43 | $8.28 | $41.40 | $260.28 |
| Washington | 32 | $9.60 | $39.12 | $268.80 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $3.00 | $51.00 | $107.50 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $12.54 | $24.38 | $198.00 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $46.73 | $107.10 | $179.01 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $328.73 | $4.75 – $21.10 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $354.42 | $2.38 – $21.89 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $393.75 | $4.35 – $9.50 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $393.75 | $4.49 – $16.72 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $440.33 | $4.49 – $10.28 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $2.56 – $10.28 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $2.56 – $10.28 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $2.56 – $10.28 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $2.56 – $10.28 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $2.56 – $10.28 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $2.56 – $10.28 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $3.56 – $10.07 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3.56 – $10.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $4.70 – $53.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $4.70 – $53.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $4.31 – $48.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $4.70 – $53.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $4.31 – $51.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $4.73 – $52.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $4.31 – $47.56 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $4.31 – $49.10 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $4.70 – $53.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $4.28 – $53.39 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $4.70 – $53.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $4.31 – $50.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $4.28 – $47.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $4.70 – $53.45 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $4.75 – $57.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $4.31 – $47.08 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $4.31 – $51.09 |
| HCA FLORIDA CITRUS HOSPITAL | Inverness, FL | not published | $4.31 – $46.31 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | not published | $4.31 – $47.02 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $4.70 – $53.45 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $2.78 – $11.30 |
| HCA HealthONE PRESBYTERIAN ST. LUKE'S REHABILITATION, A PART OF SPALDING REHABILITATION | Denver, CO | not published | $4.70 – $4.99 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $2.72 – $11.69 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $2.16 – $11.64 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $3.03 – $11.30 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $2.26 – $10.88 |
| HCA HealthONE AURORA | Aurora, CO | not published | $2.53 – $11.16 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $3.91 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | not published | $3.99 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON NORTHWEST | SPRING, TX | not published | $3.99 – $24.19 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | not published | $3.99 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | not published | $3.91 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | not published | $3.91 – $19.53 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | not published | $3.99 – $24.19 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | not published | $3.91 – $19.53 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | not published | $4.13 – $20.41 |
| LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTER | ROANOKE, VA | not published | $4.13 – $6.89 |