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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $129.00 | $2.65 – $19.72 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $129.60 | $8.00 – $172.80 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $129.60 | $8.65 – $121.82 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $129.73 | $1.97 – $53.85 |
| 62-0123940 BMH Collierville | Collierville, TN | $130.41 | $8.22 – $17.30 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $130.60 | $8.65 – $25.22 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $130.60 | $12.48 – $25.22 |
| Southern Virginia Medical Center | Emporia, VA | $131.70 | not published |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $133.20 | not published |
| Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport (St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc.) | Williamsport, IN | $133.20 | $2.65 – $19.72 |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $133.40 | $12.48 – $25.22 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $134.42 | $1.38 – $15.57 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $134.64 | $27.07 – $29.78 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $135.84 | $7.35 – $17.30 |
| Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital | Hobbs, NM | $136.08 | $8.65 – $12.11 |
| MercyOne Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, IA | $138.00 | $37.87 – $138.00 |
| HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital | Mattoon, IL | $138.96 | $7.78 – $76.00 |
| Allen Hospital | Oberlin, OH | $140.40 | not published |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $140.90 | $4.20 – $30.00 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $140.91 | $4.33 – $34.45 |
| Urbana Hospital | Urbana, OH | $141.00 | not published |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $142.00 | $7.84 – $158.40 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $142.20 | $7.74 – $16.23 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $144.84 | $7.51 – $29.40 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $146.00 | $8.65 – $35.98 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $146.53 | $7.51 – $29.40 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | $146.66 | $7.27 – $22.66 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | $146.66 | $8.65 – $22.66 |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | Vermillion, SD | $147.20 | $14.75 – $45.00 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton | Fenton, MO | $147.95 | $8.65 – $35.64 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $147.95 | $8.65 – $35.64 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $147.95 | $8.65 – $35.64 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $147.95 | $8.65 – $35.64 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $147.95 | $8.65 – $35.64 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $147.95 | $8.65 – $35.64 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $149.50 | $6.59 – $50.61 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $149.52 | $8.00 – $8.00 |