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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $21.60 | not published |
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $21.87 | $3.58 – $15.39 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $22.18 | $4.75 – $11.25 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $22.40 | $6.78 – $25.20 |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $22.62 | $4.66 – $28.80 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $22.75 | $4.02 – $29.75 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $22.75 | $4.23 – $26.25 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $22.75 | $4.02 – $28.00 |
| Providence Seaside Hospital | Seaside, OR | $23.25 | not published |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $23.34 | $0.76 – $13.66 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $23.41 | $4.82 – $35.11 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $23.41 | $4.27 – $35.11 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $23.41 | $3.99 – $35.11 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $23.41 | $3.99 – $29.26 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $23.41 | $3.99 – $35.11 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $23.59 | $0.76 – $13.66 |
| St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $23.94 | $3.79 – $51.30 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $24.00 | $4.67 – $8.69 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $24.00 | $4.67 – $9.50 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $24.00 | $4.67 – $9.50 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $24.00 | $4.67 – $9.50 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $24.00 | $4.67 – $9.50 |
| Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | Franklin, WI | $24.38 | $4.75 – $21.25 |
| Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Inc. | Milwaukee, WI | $24.38 | $4.75 – $21.25 |
| Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus | Milwaukee, WI | $24.38 | $4.75 – $21.25 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $24.86 | $1.66 – $31.00 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $24.93 | $1.66 – $17.64 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $24.98 | $1.66 – $22.96 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $25.00 | $4.75 – $40.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $25.00 | $4.75 – $40.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $25.00 | $4.75 – $45.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $25.00 | $4.75 – $48.70 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $25.00 | $4.75 – $40.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $25.00 | $4.75 – $40.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $25.00 | $4.75 – $40.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $25.00 | $4.75 – $40.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $25.08 | $1.28 – $20.52 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $25.56 | $4.27 – $369.20 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $25.60 | $4.75 – $39.60 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | $25.80 | $4.40 – $43.23 |
| UPMC Hanover | Hanover, PA | $25.80 | $4.70 – $8.17 |
| UPMC Lititz | Lititz, PA | $25.80 | $4.70 – $8.17 |
| UPMC Memorial | York, PA | $25.80 | $4.91 – $34.34 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | $25.80 | $4.70 – $8.34 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $25.80 | not published |
| UPMC Carlisle | Carlisle, PA | $25.80 | $4.70 – $36.55 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $25.83 | $3.99 – $36.90 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | HIGHLAND, IL | $25.92 | $9.50 – $36.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $25.97 | $4.75 – $20.64 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $25.97 | $4.75 – $20.64 |