How much does screening test for pathogenic organisms cost in Alaska?

Cash prices for screening test for pathogenic organisms (CPT 87081) in Alaska range from $21.84 to $70.98, with a median of $31.98. Prices vary widely by hospital.

Where can I find the cheapest screening test for pathogenic organisms in Alaska?

The cheapest Alaska hospital published cash price for this procedure is $21.84. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.

Are these the prices I'll pay?

These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.

Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?

Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.

Where does this data come from?

Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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Screening Test for Pathogenic Organisms Cost in Alaska

What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 8 Alaska hospitals. CPT 87081. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.

📊 Median $31.98 📉 Low $21.84 📈 High $70.98 🏥 8 hospitals 🏛️ 4 with insurance contracts

Hospital comparison — Alaska

Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 8 of 8 hospitals.

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Hospital	Cash	Aetna	UHC	Cigna	Premera	BCBS	MultiPlan	Centene	First Health
PROVIDENCE SEWARD MEDICAL CENTER SEWARD	$21.84	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER ANCHORAGE	$24.18	$45.31	—	$18.33	—	$24.53	—	—	—
PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER KODIAK	$30.42	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER VALDEZ	$31.98	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
PEACEHEALTH KETCHIKAN MEDICAL CENTER KETCHIKAN	$58.50	$96.46	$56.00	$97.00	—	—	—	$47.30	—
ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL ANCHORAGE	$63.42	$28.65	$6.76	$34.37	$31.39	—	$43.13	—	$44.39
CORDOVA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER CORDOVA	$64.00	$90.00	$90.00	—	$100	—	—	—	—
PROVIDENCE ST. ELIAS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL ANCHORAGE	$70.98	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 87081, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $48.00 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.

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That is the median of what the 8 Alaska hospitals above publish for Screening test for pathogenic organisms — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does screening test for pathogenic organisms cost in Alaska?: Cash prices for screening test for pathogenic organisms (CPT 87081) in Alaska range from $21.84 to $70.98, with a median of $31.98. Prices vary widely by hospital.
Where can I find the cheapest screening test for pathogenic organisms in Alaska?: The cheapest Alaska hospital published cash price for this procedure is $21.84. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
Are these the prices I'll pay?: These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?: Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
Where does this data come from?: Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.

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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Alaska facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 87081 (Labs). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.