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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center | Alton, IL | $70.80 | $7.35 – $8.82 |
| OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center | Ottawa, IL | $70.80 | $8.65 – $8.82 |
| OSF St Joseph Medical Center | Bloomington, IL | $70.80 | $8.65 – $8.82 |
| OSF St Mary Medical Center | Galesburg, IL | $70.80 | $8.65 – $8.82 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Clay (St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Inc.) | Brazil, IN | $71.40 | $2.65 – $19.72 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $71.50 | $7.69 – $48.15 |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $71.50 | not published |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $72.42 | $8.65 – $40.34 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | $72.58 | $8.65 – $45.00 |
| OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center – Urbana | Danville, IL | $72.60 | $8.65 – $8.82 |
| Sanford Hospital Webster | Webster, SD | $72.80 | $28.57 – $81.90 |
| Massena Hospital | Massena, NY | $73.64 | $8.65 – $66.75 |
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $74.40 | $7.47 – $16.87 |
| Mercy Hospital Paris | Academy Paris, AR | $74.75 | $7.69 – $26.34 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $75.00 | $6.92 – $17.30 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $75.66 | $8.39 – $17.20 |
| Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center | Clear Lake, SD | $76.00 | $48.74 – $85.50 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $76.72 | $5.19 – $42.08 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $77.20 | $8.39 – $24.70 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $78.00 | $8.51 – $15.83 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $78.00 | $8.51 – $17.30 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $78.00 | $8.51 – $17.30 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $78.00 | $8.51 – $17.30 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $78.00 | $8.51 – $17.30 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | $79.38 | $8.65 – $9.52 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $79.92 | $8.65 – $33.16 |
| OSF Healthcare Saint Katharine Medical Center | Dixon, IL | $80.50 | $8.65 – $8.65 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $80.64 | $6.92 – $93.28 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $80.80 | not published |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $80.80 | not published |
| OSF St Francis Hospital | Escanaba, MI | $80.80 | not published |
| OSF Saint Paul Medical Center | Mendota, IL | $80.80 | not published |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $80.85 | $8.65 – $26.83 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $81.75 | $8.65 – $15.57 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $81.81 | $0.60 – $51.03 |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo | Tishomingo, OK | $81.90 | $7.69 – $14.27 |
| Mercy Hospital Healdton | Healdton, OK | $81.90 | $7.69 – $14.27 |
| CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | $81.90 | $8.38 – $165.75 |
| CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy | Omaha, NE | $81.90 | $8.38 – $165.75 |
| Lasting Hope Recovery Center | Omaha, NE | $81.90 | $8.38 – $165.75 |
| CHI Health Immanuel | Omaha, NE | $81.90 | $8.38 – $165.75 |
| CHI Health Lakeside | Omaha, NE | $81.90 | $8.38 – $165.75 |
| CHI Health Midlands | Papillion, NE | $81.90 | $8.38 – $165.75 |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | Berryville, AR | $82.55 | $7.69 – $26.34 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $82.75 | $5.19 – $42.08 |
| OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center | Rockford, IL | $83.40 | $8.65 – $30.28 |
| OSF Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria, IL | $83.40 | $8.65 – $18.42 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $83.40 | not published |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $84.00 | $7.02 – $24.96 |
| AdventHealth Polk | Columbus, NC | $84.11 | not published |