Price Comparison Report

Pap Smear Liquid-Based Cytology

Richmond, VA · 4 facilities · CPT 88142 · May 26, 2026

Summary

4 facilities within 25 miles of Richmond publish prices for Pap Smear Liquid-Based Cytology. Cash prices range from $68 to $68 — a 1.0x difference for an identical procedure. The Virginia average is $119.

$68 lowest
$68 highest
Best Value

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center

Mechanicsville, VA · Bon Secours Mercy Health · 0.2 mi

$68 Cash price
4/5 CMS rating
65.0% Patient satisfaction

Lowest price among hospitals rated 4 stars or above. Patient satisfaction: 65%. Cash price of $68 is below the statewide average of $119.

All facilities ranked by price

1
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center 4★ · 0.2 mi · Nonprofit
$68
2
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center 3★ · 0.2 mi · Nonprofit
$68
3
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital 3★ · 0.0 mi · Nonprofit
$68
4
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital · 0.0 mi · Nonprofit
$68
Complete facility data
# Facility Cash Price Gross Charge Markup CMS Stars Patient Rating Ownership
1 Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Bon Secours Mercy Health Mechanicsville, VA · 0.2 mi $68 $113 — 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit
2 Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center Bon Secours Mercy Health Midlothian, VA · 0.2 mi $68 $113 — 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit
3 Bon Secours St Marys Hospital Bon Secours Mercy Health Richmond, VA · 0.0 mi $68 $113 — 3/5 66.0% Nonprofit
4 Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital Bon Secours Mercy Health Richmond, VA · 0.0 mi $68 $113 — — 68.0% Nonprofit

Before you call

The data in this report is from each hospital's publicly filed prices. Here's how to use it.

Confirm the price

Call the hospital's billing department and ask for a price estimate or Good Faith Estimate for Pap Smear Liquid-Based Cytology (CPT 88142). Under federal law, they must provide this. Compare it to the published price in this report.

Ask about cash pay

If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash/self-pay rate. At many hospitals, the cash price is lower than the insurance-negotiated rate. You can see this in the insurance table above — some negotiated rates exceed the cash price.

Compare before you schedule

You are not required to use the facility your doctor referred you to. You can request a referral to any in-network facility. The same procedure, same quality — sometimes at a fraction of the price.

Ask about financial help

Most nonprofit hospitals in Virginia offer financial assistance to patients based on household income. This is separate from insurance — even insured patients can qualify. Ask billing for their Financial Assistance Policy.

Financial assistance by facility

Nonprofit hospitals are legally required to have financial assistance programs. Below is what we know about each facility's charitable care.

Facility Status Charity Care Provided How to Apply
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center Nonprofit — Call billing, request Financial Assistance application
Bon Secours St Francis Medical Center Nonprofit — Call billing, request Financial Assistance application
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital Nonprofit — Call billing, request Financial Assistance application
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital Nonprofit — Call billing, request Financial Assistance application

What to do next

  1. Identify your top 2-3 facilities based on price, quality rating, and distance. The data in this report shows that lower price does not mean lower quality — check the star ratings.
  2. Call billing before you schedule. Confirm the published price. Ask for a Good Faith Estimate. Ask whether there's a prompt-pay or cash-pay discount beyond the listed rate.
  3. Check your deductible status. If you haven't met your deductible, compare the cash rate to what you'd owe through insurance. In some cases, paying cash is cheaper than using your plan.
  4. Apply for financial assistance if your household income is under $60,000-$125,000 (thresholds vary). Most eligible patients never apply because they don't know the program exists.
  5. Get everything in writing. Before your procedure, get a written price estimate. After, review the bill line by line. Roughly 80% of hospital bills contain errors (Becker's Hospital Review).

Data sources

Hospital prices
Published machine-readable files, required under CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180)
Quality ratings
CMS Hospital Compare, updated quarterly
Patient satisfaction
HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems)
Financial data
CMS Cost Reports (charity care, revenue) and IRS 990 filings (officer compensation)

This report is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Every price shown is a price a hospital published — not an estimate. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan, deductible status, and clinical circumstances. Consult your healthcare provider and insurer before making decisions.