Blood Culture Test cost at US hospitals
Blood culture, bacterial · CPT 87040
$8.65
lowest cash price
$145.80
national median
$1,492.00
highest cash price
924
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 | 24 | $10.32 | $25.20 | $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 | 35 | $42.40 | $67.76 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STONESPRINGS HOSPITAL CENTER | Dulles, VA | $771.10 | $7.93 – $58.55 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $783.60 | $10.20 – $21.79 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | $792.48 | $6.19 – $38.75 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $799.68 | $10.32 – $106.47 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $807.00 | $10.32 – $27.35 |
| SKYLINE MADISON CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $820.60 | $4.64 – $30.96 |
| CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER AT ASHLAND CITY | Ashland City, TN | $892.58 | $4.64 – $30.96 |
| Adventhealth Redmond | Rome, GA | $949.68 | $8.46 – $28.69 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $968.00 | $10.22 – $263.52 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $971.00 | $4.64 – $30.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | $1,010.67 | $9.35 – $254.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $1,058.25 | $9.35 – $243.48 |
| MEDICAL CITY FRISCO HOSPITAL | Frisco, TX | $1,065.98 | $8.67 – $40.28 |
| HCA HOUSTON WEST | HOUSTON, TX | $1,076.00 | $8.50 – $41.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $1,101.69 | $9.35 – $254.78 |
| MEDICAL CITY ARGYLE HOSPITAL | Argyle, TX | $1,116.35 | $6.19 – $38.75 |
| HCA HOUSTON PEARLAND | Pearland, TX | $1,166.37 | $8.67 – $41.83 |
| MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center | New Hampton, IA | $1,172.60 | $9.09 – $183.00 |
| HCA HOUSTON TOMBALL | HOUSTON, TX | $1,285.63 | $8.67 – $41.83 |
| HCA HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $1,341.19 | $8.50 – $41.83 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $1,364.00 | $10.00 – $93.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | $1,382.00 | $10.22 – $275.91 |
| MEDICAL CITY DALLAS HOSPITAL | Dallas, TX | $1,440.87 | $6.19 – $38.75 |
| HCA HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTER | Houston, TX | $1,492.00 | $8.67 – $52.53 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $8.67 – $38.75 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $5.57 – $22.48 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $5.57 – $22.48 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $5.57 – $22.48 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $5.57 – $22.48 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $5.57 – $22.48 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $5.57 – $22.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $10.22 – $275.91 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $9.35 – $246.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $10.27 – $261.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $8.26 – $250.98 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $9.29 – $273.33 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | not published | $10.27 – $15.89 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $9.29 – $243.48 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $10.22 – $273.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL | HIALEAH, FL | not published | $10.22 – $273.65 |
| HCA HealthONE BELMAR ER, A PART OF SWEDISH | LAKEWOOD, CO | not published | $6.04 – $24.56 |
| HCA HealthONE SKY RIDGE | Lone Tree, CO | not published | $5.90 – $25.39 |
| CENTRAL PARK ER, A PART OF ROSE | DENVER, CO | not published | $4.70 – $25.28 |
| HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's at Presbyterian St. Luke's | Denver, CO | not published | $6.58 – $24.56 |
| HCA HealthONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE | Thornton, CO | not published | $4.90 – $23.63 |
| MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE HOSPITAL | SAGINAW, TX | not published | $6.19 – $38.75 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | not published | $10.32 – $27.04 |
| MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE HOSPITAL | LEWISVILLE, TX | not published | $6.19 – $38.75 |
| WellSpan Newberry Hospital | Etters, PA | not published | not published |
| MEDICAL CITY FORT WORTH HOSPITAL | FT WORTH, TX | not published | $6.19 – $40.28 |