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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $555.00 | $65.29 – $903.54 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | $555.00 | $65.29 – $888.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | $555.00 | $65.29 – $999.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | $555.00 | $65.29 – $1,081.14 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | $555.00 | $65.29 – $240.00 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | $555.00 | $65.29 – $240.00 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | $555.00 | $65.29 – $240.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | $555.00 | $65.29 – $888.00 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $565.45 | not published |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $565.50 | not published |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $571.71 | not published |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $578.40 | $70.73 – $867.60 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $582.33 | $78.33 – $272.00 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $609.70 | not published |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $616.53 | $40.64 – $148.73 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $648.74 | $70.00 – $280.00 |
| MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center | West Des Moines, IA | $650.00 | $130.65 – $650.00 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $650.13 | $194.52 – $1,235.24 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $650.13 | $26.35 – $1,196.23 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $650.13 | $130.03 – $1,196.23 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $650.13 | $156.03 – $1,248.24 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $650.13 | $247.05 – $1,300.25 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $650.13 | $182.04 – $1,235.24 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $650.13 | $159.54 – $1,235.24 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $650.13 | $146.67 – $1,235.24 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $650.13 | $169.03 – $1,235.24 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $650.13 | $397.75 – $1,196.23 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $650.13 | $130.03 – $1,196.23 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $650.13 | $26.35 – $1,170.23 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $653.82 | not published |
| HSHS St. John's Hospital | IL 62769|301 N. 8th St., IL | $654.48 | $7.41 – $909.00 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $662.67 | $91.00 – $287.00 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $688.50 | not published |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $711.60 | $69.77 – $948.80 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $731.91 | $37.40 – $340.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $731.91 | $37.40 – $282.20 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $736.87 | $68.97 – $2,519.20 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $769.31 | $78.33 – $289.00 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $773.45 | $50.58 – $1,091.07 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $773.45 | $50.58 – $942.90 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $778.09 | $70.00 – $350.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $795.00 | not published |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $795.00 | not published |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $795.00 | not published |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $795.00 | not published |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $795.00 | not published |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $795.00 | not published |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $795.00 | not published |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $795.00 | not published |
| Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital | Arlington, TX | $810.00 | $7.11 – $10.28 |