Unlisted procedure microbiology cost at US hospitals
HC Unlisted Procedure Microbiology · CPT 87999
$25.20
lowest cash price
$530.00
national median
$4,476.00
highest cash price
374
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $25.20–$4,476.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Nov 1, 2025 ($530.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($523.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $47.58 | $47.58 | $47.58 |
| Arizona | 7 | $185.00 | $247.50 | $3,132.02 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.45 |
| California | 34 | $31.01 | $166.86 | $1,455.81 |
| Colorado | 14 | $75.63 | $75.63 | $238.82 |
| Florida | 63 | $384.15 | $485.63 | $4,032.60 |
| Georgia | 19 | $773.45 | $795.00 | $795.00 |
| Illinois | 42 | $38.58 | $1,692.60 | $3,198.24 |
| Indiana | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 24 | $38.58 | $422.50 | $3,675.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 8 | $159.00 | $190.80 | $2,976.60 |
| Louisiana | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 14 | $2,279.20 | $2,279.20 | $2,279.20 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $2,911.66 | $2,911.66 | $3,729.32 |
| Missouri | 15 | $33.80 | $2,830.30 | $2,830.30 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,585.60 | $2,585.60 | $2,585.60 |
| Nevada | 3 | $236.78 | $262.19 | $330.33 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $26.38 | $26.38 | $26.38 |
| New York | 19 | $128.40 | $1,043.48 | $1,284.28 |
| North Carolina | 13 | $650.13 | $650.13 | $2,820.50 |
| North Dakota | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 66 | $131.30 | $487.50 | $3,454.66 |
| Oklahoma | 10 | $72.80 | $234.58 | $1,210.95 |
| Oregon | 4 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | $112.20 | $193.20 | $711.60 |
| South Carolina | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 35 | $50.83 | $51.75 | $1,105.30 |
| Texas | 102 | $125.06 | $1,069.61 | $2,221.36 |
| Virginia | 28 | $50.83 | $523.50 | $4,476.00 |
| Washington | 21 | $25.20 | $1,360.99 | $2,853.90 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $65.00 | $1,006.88 | $1,208.00 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $107.20 | $530.00 | $530.00 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $359.52 | $359.52 | $359.52 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin Hospital | Tiffin, OH | $237.00 | not published |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $238.82 | $219.99 – $813.20 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $239.22 | $0.01 – $432.25 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $243.00 | $69.97 – $92.16 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $247.50 | $58.48 – $610.30 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $252.60 | not published |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $256.50 | $59.00 – $59.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $256.50 | $69.00 – $69.00 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $262.19 | $128.51 – $796.95 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $277.50 | $148.00 – $333.00 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $277.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $277.50 | $56.00 – $74.72 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $277.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $277.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $277.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $277.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $277.50 | not published |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $277.50 | $52.00 – $52.00 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $277.50 | $50.00 – $333.00 |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $288.60 | $70.64 – $149.02 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $305.64 | $40.64 – $148.73 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $305.64 | $40.64 – $148.73 |
| UPMC Northwest | Seneca, PA | $312.00 | $70.42 – $239.19 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $312.00 | $70.39 – $93.04 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $317.07 | $40.64 – $148.73 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $317.07 | $40.64 – $148.73 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $317.07 | $40.64 – $148.73 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $317.07 | $40.64 – $148.73 |
| Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital | Charlottesville, VA | $317.50 | $6.07 – $6.07 |
| Sentara RMH Medical Center | Harrisonburg, VA | $317.50 | not published |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $330.33 | $128.51 – $796.95 |
| UPMC Magee | Pittsburgh, PA | $339.60 | $73.83 – $93.04 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital | Houston, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Baytown, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $350.00 | not published |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $359.52 | $231.12 – $830.32 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $368.40 | $92.10 – $552.60 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $384.15 | $5.16 – $531.90 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $384.15 | $5.16 – $531.90 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $384.15 | $5.00 – $531.90 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $384.15 | $5.00 – $531.90 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $384.15 | $5.00 – $531.90 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $384.15 | $5.00 – $531.90 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $384.15 | $5.00 – $531.90 |