Lab tests
Induced sputum sample collection (aerosol) cost in New Jersey
Induced sputum sample collection (aerosol) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In New Jersey
From 45 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New Jersey.
Nationwide typical: $142 (most listed prices $36.23–$435).
Cheapest in New Jersey
- $73.52
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $74.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital SomersetInduced sputum sample collection (aerosol)Facility fee only$88.21
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $104
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital East New Jersey price file · checked Oct 2026 - Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris CountyInduced sputum sample collection (aerosol)Facility fee only$108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County price file · checked Oct 2026 - $108
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Rahway price file · checked Oct 2026 - $120
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey price file · checked Oct 2026 - $138
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Secaucus University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI)Induced sputum sample collection (aerosol)Facility fee only$171
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $187
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $187
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.