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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston, TX | $337.50 | $10.32 – $42.93 |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital | Nassau Bay, TX | $337.50 | $10.32 – $20.12 |
| Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands, TX | $337.50 | $10.32 – $42.93 |
| Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital | Katy, TX | $337.50 | not published |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Cypress, TX | $337.50 | $10.32 – $42.93 |
| West Virginia University Hospitals | Morgantown, WV | $338.00 | $6.71 – $43.72 |
| OSF Saint Clare Medical Center | Princeton, IL | $338.40 | not published |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | $343.70 | $10.32 – $27.54 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast | Palm Coast, FL | $348.02 | $9.80 – $22.04 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | $348.02 | $9.80 – $22.04 |
| Adventhealth Murray | Po Box 1406, GA | $353.45 | $10.32 – $20.45 |
| Adventhealth Gordon | Calhoun, GA | $353.45 | $10.11 – $20.45 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $356.50 | $10.32 – $17.75 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $357.35 | $7.37 – $76.79 |
| Adventhealth Connerton | Land O Lakes, FL | $357.81 | not published |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $363.02 | $10.32 – $23.39 |
| OSF Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center | Pontiac, IL | $364.80 | $10.32 – $10.53 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | $371.46 | $6.52 – $51.75 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $377.19 | $5.16 – $47.40 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | BOCA RATON, FL | $383.50 | $10.32 – $35.26 |
| Adventhealth Durand | Durand, WI | $384.36 | not published |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | $388.50 | $10.32 – $37.15 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $391.60 | $7.00 – $22.08 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-PULASKI | PULASKI, VA | $393.00 | $7.93 – $11.04 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $397.70 | $9.35 – $240.72 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $398.88 | $10.60 – $554.00 |
| UPMC Muncy | Muncy, PA | $399.60 | $10.20 – $23.86 |
| UPMC Williamsport | Williamsport, PA | $399.60 | $10.20 – $17.92 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | $399.85 | $10.32 – $375.86 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | $399.85 | $5.57 – $375.86 |
| Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital | Grass Valley, CA | $402.76 | $10.32 – $425.32 |
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital | DECATUR, IL | $403.92 | $7.78 – $561.00 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $411.00 | $9.09 – $183.00 |
| Siena Hospital | Henderson, NV | $411.33 | $6.52 – $51.75 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | $417.18 | $10.11 – $84.25 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $423.80 | $8.40 – $22.78 |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS | Ladson, SC | $425.00 | $8.81 – $81.29 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE BRIGHTON PARK ER | MONCKS CORNER, SC | $425.00 | $8.81 – $77.79 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | $429.42 | $10.32 – $120.74 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $431.75 | $7.00 – $22.08 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $433.13 | $10.32 – $22.91 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $456.00 | $8.98 – $14.96 |
| OSF Holy Family Medical Center | Monmouth, IL | $460.80 | not published |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $467.04 | not published |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $468.30 | $10.32 – $27.54 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $468.30 | $10.32 – $59.99 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $476.12 | $10.32 – $332.10 |
| UPMC Wellsboro | Wellsboro, PA | $483.20 | $10.20 – $23.86 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $496.44 | $10.32 – $45.00 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $496.44 | $22.54 – $45.00 |