Virus isolation addl studies ea cost at US hospitals
HC VIRUS ISOLATION ADDL STUDIES EA · CPT 87253
$4.32
lowest cash price
$79.34
national median
$777.10
highest cash price
592
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.32–$777.10 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($20.20) → Sep 1, 2026 ($99.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 23 | $10.60 | $16.44 | $521.63 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $66.61 | $72.15 | $124.15 |
| California | 78 | $4.32 | $68.32 | $75.95 |
| Colorado | 13 | $9.42 | $751.41 | $777.10 |
| Florida | 73 | $9.59 | $190.60 | $592.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $24.87 | $101.79 | $274.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $87.68 | $87.68 | $123.00 |
| Illinois | 39 | $26.07 | $106.20 | $413.70 |
| Indiana | 26 | $60.60 | $98.40 | $442.82 |
| Iowa | 18 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $342.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | $43.60 | $302.33 | $302.33 |
| Kentucky | 13 | $54.63 | $322.46 | $442.82 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $84.24 | $84.24 | $84.24 |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maryland | 1 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $27.88 | $27.88 | $218.40 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $70.40 | $136.00 | $146.40 |
| Missouri | 18 | $55.25 | $62.70 | $111.15 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | $44.66 | $70.98 | $147.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $22.76 | $25.20 | $34.52 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $20.20 | $22.22 | $22.22 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 21 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $227.00 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 64 | $57.00 | $90.35 | $700.26 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $14.85 | $143.65 | $187.85 |
| Oregon | 9 | $27.84 | $27.84 | $27.84 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $173.40 | $186.60 | $265.20 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $55.50 | $76.00 | $89.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $74.40 | $102.40 | $153.60 |
| Tennessee | 35 | $24.87 | $34.20 | $182.49 |
| Texas | 97 | $16.05 | $119.10 | $518.09 |
| Virginia | 39 | $33.58 | $99.00 | $282.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $24.80 | $88.80 | $178.50 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $268.50 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $18.55 | $88.00 | $148.40 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $27.30 | $40.88 | $46.02 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER TEHACHAPI | Tehachapi, CA | $4.32 | $3.23 – $119.23 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | $4.39 | $1.76 – $16.00 |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael, CA | $4.39 | $1.76 – $44.73 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $4.61 | $5.60 – $44.73 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $4.80 | $4.35 – $132.88 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $4.80 | $16.00 – $101.32 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE HOSPITAL | Clearlake, CA | $5.76 | $3.23 – $99.24 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $6.23 | $1.76 – $44.73 |
| California Hospital Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | $7.76 | $3.84 – $114.75 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $8.64 | $16.00 – $91.61 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $8.72 | $10.72 – $16.00 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center | Northridge, CA | $9.21 | $4.62 – $36.83 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $9.42 | $19.59 – $57.95 |
| HCA FLORIDA BRANDON HOSPITAL | TAMPA, FL | $9.59 | $18.30 – $104.50 |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $9.72 | $4.83 – $106.62 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE | Tulare, CA | $10.26 | $4.37 – $86.58 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | $10.60 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| Banner Heart Hospital | Mesa, AZ | $10.66 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $10.76 | $6.60 – $45.05 |
| Banner University Medical Center South | Tucson, AZ | $10.86 | $20.20 – $48.80 |
| St. Bernardine Medical Center | San Bernardino, CA | $10.99 | $8.58 – $114.75 |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center | Sun City, AZ | $11.83 | $20.20 – $48.80 |
| Banner Goldfield Medical Center | Apache Junction, AZ | $11.96 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | $12.91 | $6.60 – $114.75 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $12.94 | $8.91 – $61.19 |
| Banner Del Webb Medical Center | Sun City West, AZ | $13.07 | $20.20 – $48.80 |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center | Casa Grande, AZ | $13.46 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $14.13 | $16.50 – $52.05 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $14.19 | $8.25 – $114.75 |
| Banner University Medical Center Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | $14.37 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| St. John's Camarillo Hospital | Camarillo, CA | $14.46 | $8.91 – $53.60 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $14.50 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| Dominican Hospital | Santa Cruz, CA | $14.85 | $15.18 – $180.88 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $14.85 | $20.20 – $29.71 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | $15.21 | $20.20 – $48.80 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | $15.86 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin, TX | $16.05 | $16.97 – $96.30 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial Livingston | Livingston, TX | $16.05 | $16.97 – $96.30 |
| St. Luke's Health Memorial San Augustine | San Augustine, TX | $16.05 | $16.97 – $96.30 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County (St. Vincent's Health System, Inc.) | Saint Johns, FL | $16.28 | $17.78 – $50.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $16.28 | $17.78 – $50.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Southside (St. Luke's-St. Vincent's HealthCare, Inc.) | Jacksonville, FL | $16.28 | $17.78 – $50.50 |
| Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County (St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc.) | Middleburg, FL | $16.28 | $17.78 – $50.50 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | $16.44 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | $16.51 | $18.30 – $104.50 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $16.74 | $13.20 – $33.00 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | $17.42 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $17.62 | $20.20 – $45.75 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $17.87 | $5.47 – $77.24 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | $18.14 | $15.68 – $57.95 |