Blood Culture Test cost at US hospitals
Blood culture, bacterial · CPT 87040
$8.65
lowest cash price
$146.16
national median
$1,492.00
highest cash price
921
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $8.65–$1,492.00 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$8.65
Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus — Loveland, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($143.00) → Sep 1, 2026 ($128.24)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $146.16 | $214.50 | $266.76 |
| Arizona | 24 | $14.66 | $80.28 | $250.60 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $37.05 | $100.75 | $222.00 |
| California | 91 | $17.30 | $272.16 | $799.68 |
| Colorado | 14 | $8.65 | $331.45 | $331.45 |
| Florida | 60 | $76.33 | $433.13 | $1,382.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $24.57 | $171.99 | $949.68 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $161.25 |
| Illinois | 51 | $38.58 | $195.00 | $739.90 |
| Indiana | 26 | $93.62 | $188.40 | $336.60 |
| Iowa | 26 | $38.58 | $112.20 | $1,364.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $74.40 | $184.60 | $652.72 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $63.88 | $128.24 | $203.40 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $120.12 | $120.12 | $120.12 |
| Maine | 7 | $92.75 | $158.35 | $399.85 |
| Maryland | 2 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $12.18 | $68.00 | $296.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $61.66 | $67.49 | $149.60 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $46.28 | $80.04 | $133.40 |
| Missouri | 21 | $39.00 | $144.65 | $226.20 |
| Montana | 2 | $117.60 | $117.60 | $140.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $74.52 | $180.18 | $241.53 |
| Nevada | 4 | $68.50 | $371.46 | $518.24 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $10.32 | $11.35 | $124.50 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $183.12 | $183.12 | $183.12 |
| New York | 23 | $10.32 | $10.32 | $295.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $100.00 | $150.05 | $263.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $66.40 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $46.15 | $122.20 | $213.00 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $57.00 | $109.85 | $431.75 |
| Oregon | 12 | $42.50 | $120.00 | $214.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 33 | $42.40 | $73.80 | $783.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $98.40 | $236.50 | $425.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $65.60 | $98.40 | $164.00 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $17.94 | $34.32 | $971.00 |
| Texas | 110 | $63.00 | $239.10 | $1,492.00 |
| Virginia | 43 | $17.94 | $115.00 | $771.10 |
| Washington | 32 | $35.60 | $86.39 | $388.50 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $24.00 | $136.00 | $338.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $64.35 | $80.00 | $384.36 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $13.02 | $81.14 | $91.33 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | $144.65 | $10.32 – $42.55 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | $144.65 | $10.32 – $42.55 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | $144.65 | $10.32 – $42.55 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | $144.65 | $10.32 – $42.55 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis | Lake Saint Louis, MO | $144.65 | $10.32 – $42.55 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $145.49 | $6.19 – $481.22 |
| Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center | Thief River Falls, MN | $145.60 | $62.52 – $163.80 |
| Sanford Behavioral Health Thief River Falls | Thief River Falls, MN | $145.60 | $62.52 – $163.80 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Warrick (St. Mary's Warrick Hospital, Inc.) | Boonville, IN | $145.80 | $3.97 – $34.06 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | $145.80 | $3.97 – $23.53 |
| St Elias Specialty Hospital | Anchorage, AK | $146.16 | $10.01 – $20.53 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $146.40 | $8.60 – $19.96 |
| Providence Seward Hospital | Seward, AK | $147.42 | not published |
| Kettering Health Main Campus (Kettering) | Kettering, OH | $148.80 | $5.10 – $21.67 |
| Kettering Health Miamisburg (Sycamore) | Miamisburg, OH | $148.80 | $5.10 – $21.67 |
| Kettering Health Dayton (Grandview) | Dayton, OH | $148.80 | $5.10 – $21.67 |
| Soin Medical Center | Beaver Creek, OH | $148.80 | $5.10 – $21.67 |
| Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia, OH | $148.80 | $5.10 – $21.67 |
| Kettering Health Hamilton (Fort Hamilton) | Hamilton, OH | $148.80 | $5.10 – $21.67 |
| Kettering Health Troy | Troy, OH | $148.80 | $5.10 – $21.67 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $148.84 | $8.67 – $212.63 |
| Hardin Memorial Hospital | Kenton, OH | $148.85 | not published |
| WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | MONTEBELLO, CA | $149.04 | $3.54 – $115.03 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | $149.38 | $8.98 – $314.88 |
| Barbourville ARH Hospital | Barbourville, KY | $149.40 | $10.32 – $10.32 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | $149.60 | $45.27 – $168.30 |
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | $149.60 | $45.27 – $168.30 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $285.10 |
| Atrium Health Mercy | Charlotte, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $276.09 |
| Atrium Health Pineville | Charlotte, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $276.09 |
| Atrium Health Stanly | Albermarle, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $288.10 |
| Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $150.05 | $12.86 – $264.09 |
| Atrium Health Cleveland | Shelby, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $285.10 |
| Atrium Health Cabarrus | Concord, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $285.10 |
| Atrium Health Lincoln | Lincolnton, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $285.10 |
| Atrium Health Union | Monroe, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $285.10 |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $276.09 |
| Atrium Health University City | Charlotte, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $276.09 |
| Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | Charlotte, NC | $150.05 | $10.53 – $270.09 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $150.45 | $8.98 – $125.20 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $150.60 | not published |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $150.75 | $4.87 – $180.90 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $150.75 | $10.32 – $18.58 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $150.75 | $4.88 – $18.58 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $150.75 | $5.88 – $18.58 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $150.75 | $4.88 – $18.58 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $150.75 | $4.88 – $18.58 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $150.75 | $4.88 – $18.58 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $150.75 | $4.88 – $180.90 |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $151.20 | $11.83 – $123.18 |