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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center | Dallas, TX | $188.00 | $6.91 – $39.34 |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center | Mansfield, TX | $188.00 | $6.91 – $31.07 |
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center | Midlothian, TX | $188.00 | $6.91 – $29.75 |
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center | Richardson, TX | $188.00 | $6.91 – $29.75 |
| Methodist Celina Medical Center | Celina, TX | $188.00 | $8.00 – $21.63 |
| Methodist Southlake Medical Center | Souhtlake, TX | $188.00 | $5.07 – $37.42 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $188.07 | $4.66 – $19.28 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $189.60 | $7.35 – $8.65 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $191.20 | $15.74 – $58.50 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $191.20 | $15.74 – $58.50 |
| Providence Mount Carmel Hospital | Colville, WA | $193.90 | not published |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Davenport, IA | $194.40 | not published |
| CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital | Alexandria, LA | $195.78 | $8.48 – $52.78 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $196.20 | $7.35 – $8.65 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $196.40 | $2.01 – $9.55 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $199.02 | $8.65 – $25.48 |
| Summers County ARH Hospital | Hinton, WV | $200.40 | $7.79 – $7.79 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $202.80 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $202.80 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $202.80 | not published |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $202.80 | not published |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | $203.45 | $8.38 – $108.00 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $203.98 | $5.52 – $29.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Polson, MT | $208.00 | $10.81 – $26.70 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | $208.65 | $8.65 – $9.00 |
| HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital | Breese, IL | $208.80 | $7.41 – $290.00 |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $211.50 | $8.65 – $35.98 |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $211.50 | $8.65 – $35.98 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $211.50 | $8.65 – $35.98 |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $211.50 | $8.65 – $35.98 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $211.50 | $8.65 – $16.87 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $211.50 | $8.65 – $35.98 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $211.50 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $211.50 | $8.65 – $35.98 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $213.20 | $5.16 – $216.90 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $213.20 | $5.16 – $216.90 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $213.20 | $5.00 – $216.90 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $213.20 | $5.00 – $216.90 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $213.20 | $5.00 – $216.90 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $213.20 | $5.00 – $216.90 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $213.20 | $5.00 – $216.90 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $213.20 | $5.00 – $216.90 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | $214.71 | $101.36 – $101.36 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $220.19 | $7.20 – $53.85 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $222.63 | $8.48 – $16.00 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $222.63 | $8.48 – $16.00 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $222.63 | $8.48 – $16.00 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $222.63 | $8.48 – $16.00 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $222.63 | $8.48 – $16.00 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $223.50 | $6.60 – $30.10 |