Susceptibility mic per plate cost at US hospitals
HC Susceptibility Mic per Plate · CPT 87186
$5.50
lowest cash price
$106.00
national median
$1,050.00
highest cash price
863
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $5.50–$1,050.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($97.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($58.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $75.66 | $510.90 | $655.98 |
| Arizona | 24 | $35.21 | $57.89 | $683.67 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $16.31 | $55.25 | $106.00 |
| California | 91 | $35.46 | $129.73 | $449.31 |
| Colorado | 16 | $77.20 | $222.63 | $942.58 |
| Florida | 69 | $39.78 | $213.20 | $631.08 |
| Georgia | 25 | $21.91 | $94.38 | $183.31 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $47.36 | $47.36 | $183.75 |
| Illinois | 51 | $38.58 | $80.80 | $822.24 |
| Indiana | 25 | $5.50 | $125.40 | $183.00 |
| Iowa | 30 | $38.58 | $89.70 | $1,050.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $70.40 | $258.69 | $604.19 |
| Kentucky | 16 | $33.35 | $120.60 | $233.73 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $195.78 | $195.78 | $195.78 |
| Maine | 7 | $94.50 | $129.60 | $167.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $11.94 | $58.00 | $92.00 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $45.60 | $447.22 | $562.30 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $26.40 | $44.73 | $124.20 |
| Missouri | 21 | $34.50 | $147.95 | $603.20 |
| Montana | 2 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $208.00 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $45.54 | $88.50 | $176.80 |
| Nevada | 4 | $151.40 | $203.98 | $284.57 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $8.65 | $9.52 | $68.40 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $136.08 | $136.08 | $136.08 |
| New York | 23 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $264.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $67.35 | $67.35 | $256.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Ohio | 61 | $20.35 | $96.00 | $462.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $39.00 | $128.70 | $411.95 |
| Oregon | 12 | $35.70 | $78.00 | $165.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $25.80 | $58.80 | $612.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $99.00 | $312.00 | $423.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $72.80 | $110.40 | $158.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $14.95 | $53.82 | $585.90 |
| Texas | 114 | $45.78 | $172.20 | $856.79 |
| Virginia | 43 | $14.95 | $118.20 | $238.50 |
| Washington | 32 | $17.60 | $54.72 | $193.90 |
| West Virginia | 17 | $71.50 | $462.00 | $739.20 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $35.34 | $40.00 | $525.25 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $84.00 | $130.60 | $153.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $110.88 | $0.60 – $78.65 |
| CHI Health St. Francis | Grand Island, NE | $111.51 | $8.38 – $177.66 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $112.52 | $12.00 – $156.28 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $112.52 | $7.78 – $156.28 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $112.52 | $7.27 – $156.28 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $112.52 | $7.27 – $130.24 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $112.52 | $7.27 – $156.28 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | $114.71 | $5.19 – $44.73 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $116.20 | $8.65 – $45.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Lincoln | Troy, MO | $116.35 | $8.65 – $12.25 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $117.00 | not published |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $117.00 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | Aurora, MO | $117.65 | $8.24 – $12.00 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $117.90 | $6.92 – $103.17 |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $118.20 | not published |
| Maryview Hospital | Portsmouth, VA | $118.20 | not published |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $118.80 | $6.49 – $16.69 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | $118.80 | $8.65 – $17.50 |
| SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital | Ripon, WI | $118.80 | $8.65 – $17.50 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $120.60 | $7.35 – $8.65 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $120.60 | $7.35 – $8.65 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $120.90 | $7.04 – $19.09 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $121.48 | $3.63 – $24.49 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $121.80 | $8.65 – $24.70 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $122.20 | $2.64 – $56.87 |
| 64-0682111 BMH DeSoto | Southaven, MS | $124.20 | $8.22 – $24.22 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $125.33 | $7.35 – $283.92 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $125.40 | $2.65 – $19.72 |
| CHI Health St. Mary's | Nebraska City, NE | $126.16 | $6.22 – $27.84 |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $126.55 | $8.65 – $151.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $126.75 | $7.79 – $31.07 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $126.75 | $7.79 – $30.28 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $127.00 | $1.52 – $19.28 |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga | Watonga, OK | $128.70 | $7.69 – $10.81 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $128.89 | $7.27 – $149.18 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $128.89 | $7.27 – $179.01 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $128.89 | $7.27 – $179.01 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $128.89 | $12.00 – $159.12 |