Culture bact stool aero addl path ea cost at US hospitals
HC CULTURE BACT STOOL AERO ADDL PATH EA · CPT 87046
$4.76
lowest cash price
$52.50
national median
$505.95
highest cash price
872
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $4.76–$505.95 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($37.25) → Sep 1, 2026 ($57.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $40.56 | $53.82 | $124.80 |
| Arizona | 24 | $10.27 | $15.94 | $77.17 |
| Arkansas | 10 | $18.20 | $33.31 | $125.00 |
| California | 90 | $10.14 | $45.76 | $449.75 |
| Colorado | 17 | $9.13 | $170.82 | $170.82 |
| Florida | 77 | $9.90 | $127.00 | $410.17 |
| Georgia | 25 | $33.45 | $93.21 | $505.95 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $29.76 | $29.76 | $52.50 |
| Illinois | 50 | $12.24 | $55.44 | $201.60 |
| Indiana | 26 | $20.00 | $107.40 | $185.40 |
| Iowa | 22 | $36.60 | $38.58 | $86.24 |
| Kansas | 11 | $26.00 | $53.30 | $324.17 |
| Kentucky | 22 | $14.30 | $30.60 | $169.12 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $36.14 | $36.14 | $36.14 |
| Maine | 7 | $13.50 | $61.60 | $134.95 |
| Maryland | 2 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Michigan | 27 | $9.87 | $19.60 | $108.80 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $30.10 | $35.11 | $80.00 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $15.25 | $39.06 | $127.20 |
| Missouri | 19 | $9.00 | $41.25 | $73.45 |
| Montana | 2 | $121.60 | $121.60 | $132.80 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $43.28 | $71.40 | $149.60 |
| Nevada | 4 | $33.45 | $56.58 | $78.94 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.85 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $9.44 | $10.38 | $20.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $139.86 | $139.86 | $139.86 |
| New York | 23 | $9.44 | $9.44 | $134.43 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $60.50 | $68.10 | $148.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Ohio | 67 | $19.20 | $55.20 | $165.60 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $19.43 | $47.00 | $95.70 |
| Oregon | 10 | $33.92 | $39.10 | $73.27 |
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $24.00 | $50.40 | $171.60 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $71.40 | $102.50 | $262.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $40.00 | $55.20 | $65.60 |
| Tennessee | 33 | $4.76 | $16.50 | $277.00 |
| Texas | 110 | $19.46 | $68.99 | $487.56 |
| Virginia | 39 | $7.50 | $16.50 | $335.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $23.20 | $42.00 | $147.00 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $30.60 | $51.00 | $91.00 |
| Wisconsin | 34 | $19.95 | $80.00 | $203.94 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $26.46 | $39.63 | $44.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $24.45 | $7.93 – $39.31 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | $24.45 | $7.93 – $39.31 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville | Stephenville, TX | $24.45 | $9.44 – $39.31 |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne | Cleburne, TX | $24.45 | $7.93 – $39.31 |
| St. Anthony Hospital | Gig Harbor, WA | $24.48 | $9.44 – $60.35 |
| St. Anne Hospital | Burien, WA | $24.57 | $9.44 – $72.42 |
| SIMI VALLEY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES | Simi Valley, CA | $24.64 | $4.60 – $30.62 |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $25.20 | not published |
| Barbourville ARH Hospital | Barbourville, KY | $25.20 | $9.44 – $9.44 |
| St. Francis Hospital | Federal Way, WA | $25.26 | $9.44 – $60.35 |
| St. Mary Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $25.37 | $2.35 – $22.00 |
| 39-3714515 BMH Oktibbeha County | STARKVILLE, MS | $25.60 | $3.96 – $19.82 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $25.80 | $2.87 – $10.20 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) | Pensacola, FL | $25.84 | $9.44 – $35.68 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | $26.00 | $8.02 – $56.70 |
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper, WY | $26.46 | $7.83 – $27.84 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $26.55 | $9.44 – $59.80 |
| HSHS St. Francis Hospital | LITCHFIELD, IL | $26.64 | $10.60 – $37.00 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma, WA | $26.65 | $9.44 – $60.35 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $27.00 | $7.91 – $9.44 |
| Sterling Regional Medical Center | Sterling, CO | $27.09 | $8.09 – $28.13 |
| Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | $27.84 | $8.02 – $18.88 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $27.90 | $0.61 – $57.24 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | $28.32 | $8.56 – $63.77 |
| St. Elizabeth Hospital | Enumclaw, WA | $28.44 | $9.44 – $72.42 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee | Shawnee, OK | $28.60 | $9.44 – $13.90 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $28.63 | $5.66 – $102.13 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $28.80 | $3.74 – $83.02 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $28.80 | $7.91 – $9.44 |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital, Inc. | Chilton, WI | $29.07 | $9.91 – $36.44 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $29.40 | $7.91 – $9.44 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $29.40 | $7.91 – $9.44 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $29.40 | $7.91 – $11.66 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER | Kailua, HI | $29.76 | $7.91 – $162.75 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | $29.80 | $9.44 – $26.10 |
| Mercy General Hospital | Sacramento, CA | $29.87 | $2.61 – $109.60 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | $30.00 | $2.61 – $45.00 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $30.10 | $8.79 – $31.18 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $30.10 | $8.79 – $17.09 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $30.10 | $8.79 – $30.90 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $30.60 | $8.50 – $47.19 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $30.60 | $7.91 – $9.44 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $30.88 | $5.66 – $102.13 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional South Campus | Meridian, MS | $31.20 | $9.53 – $21.24 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $31.80 | $8.21 – $18.88 |
| Willard Hospital | Willard, OH | $31.80 | not published |
| UPMC Horizon-Greenville | Greenville, PA | $32.40 | $2.61 – $10.20 |
| Ascension Sacred Heart Bay (Bay County Health System, Inc.) | Panama City, FL | $32.46 | $9.44 – $35.68 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks | Glendale Heights, IL | $32.50 | $9.44 – $15.29 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | $32.50 | $9.24 – $15.29 |