Warde 3400652 smear complex special stain ova/parasites cost at US hospitals
HC Warde 3400652 Smear Complex Special Stain Ova/Parasites · CPT 87209
$4.31
lowest cash price
$73.60
national median
$721.88
highest cash price
914
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.31–$721.88 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($98.40) → Sep 1, 2026 ($112.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $31.98 | $109.98 | $254.52 |
| Arizona | 24 | $11.57 | $17.96 | $96.27 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $14.40 | $65.00 | $200.00 |
| California | 84 | $4.31 | $31.88 | $294.00 |
| Colorado | 15 | $10.30 | $218.26 | $590.97 |
| Florida | 82 | $4.35 | $96.85 | $602.00 |
| Georgia | 24 | $38.78 | $93.21 | $209.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $33.28 | $33.28 | $138.00 |
| Illinois | 49 | $38.58 | $102.50 | $226.10 |
| Indiana | 26 | $46.00 | $122.40 | $224.87 |
| Iowa | 26 | $25.35 | $38.58 | $127.40 |
| Kansas | 10 | $18.40 | $150.38 | $721.88 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $15.35 | $76.80 | $224.87 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $56.68 | $56.68 | $56.68 |
| Maine | 7 | $68.80 | $130.40 | $180.85 |
| Maryland | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 27 | $18.80 | $112.00 | $140.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $19.92 | $21.11 | $104.80 |
| Mississippi | 10 | $11.76 | $29.90 | $49.92 |
| Missouri | 18 | $36.40 | $54.45 | $604.08 |
| Montana | 2 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $75.20 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $48.78 | $109.20 | $221.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $22.76 | $25.20 | $37.70 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.15 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $17.98 | $19.78 | $50.80 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 23 | $17.98 | $17.98 | $150.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $38.00 | $153.40 | $187.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Ohio | 68 | $24.00 | $80.60 | $191.10 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $20.35 | $68.90 | $256.30 |
| Oregon | 11 | $27.84 | $48.75 | $78.00 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $49.20 | $100.20 | $358.80 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $72.50 | $95.50 | $264.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $65.60 | $69.60 | $78.40 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $13.72 | $31.50 | $140.40 |
| Texas | 106 | $12.66 | $122.85 | $601.25 |
| Virginia | 43 | $11.70 | $67.50 | $251.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $13.00 | $72.40 | $370.30 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $50.00 | $76.00 | $99.50 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $40.70 | $55.00 | $160.60 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $29.82 | $44.66 | $50.27 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $34.29 | $15.10 – $91.52 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $34.29 | $14.80 – $73.87 |
| HCA HOUSTON KINGWOOD | HUMBLE, TX | $34.29 | $14.80 – $73.87 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $35.00 | $8.09 – $53.94 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $35.10 | $21.38 – $54.00 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $35.10 | $17.42 – $54.00 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $35.35 | $17.98 – $55.76 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $36.00 | $8.49 – $43.20 |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center | Conneaut, OH | $36.00 | $8.68 – $59.00 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $36.00 | $17.98 – $32.36 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $36.00 | $8.68 – $69.00 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $36.00 | $8.68 – $32.36 |
| University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH | $36.00 | $17.98 – $32.36 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $36.00 | $10.25 – $32.36 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $36.00 | $8.68 – $32.36 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $36.00 | $8.68 – $32.36 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $36.00 | $17.98 – $35.96 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $36.00 | $8.68 – $32.36 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $36.00 | $8.68 – $43.20 |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $36.40 | $16.18 – $64.58 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $36.40 | $16.18 – $62.93 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $36.85 | $17.62 – $38.39 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $37.70 | $18.46 – $68.16 |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth City, NC | $38.00 | $17.98 – $18.34 |
| UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital | Waterloo, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $27.97 |
| UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital | Dubuque, IA | $38.58 | $3.50 – $38.58 |
| UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $23.37 |
| UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital | Des Moines, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $27.97 |
| UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $42.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown | Marshalltown, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $23.37 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes Downtown | Sioux City, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $31.34 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Bettendorf | Bettendorf, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $28.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline | Rock Island, IL | $38.58 | $3.50 – $28.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | $38.58 | $3.50 – $28.77 |
| UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $40.99 |
| UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | $38.58 | $10.79 – $27.97 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital - Georgia | Ringgold, GA | $38.78 | $17.98 – $43.16 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson | Hixson, TN | $38.78 | $15.97 – $91.70 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake | Southlake, TX | $39.00 | $15.10 – $74.62 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $39.36 | $17.98 – $31.96 |
| Banner Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $39.76 | $17.98 – $67.45 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $40.00 | $17.98 – $29.13 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $40.00 | $17.60 – $29.13 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | $40.00 | $17.60 – $29.13 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | Bolingbrook, IL | $40.00 | $17.98 – $29.13 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | $40.70 | $13.48 – $146.23 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $40.95 | $17.42 – $63.00 |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $41.60 | $17.98 – $49.70 |
| Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, VA | $42.00 | not published |
| Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center | Kodiak, AK | $42.12 | not published |