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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| south pointe hospital | Warrensville Heights, OH | $42.25 | $0.95 – $58.50 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | $42.35 | $9.44 – $18.24 |
| HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON, TN | $42.48 | $4.24 – $28.32 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST | Fort Bragg, CA | $42.90 | $3.74 – $21.44 |
| St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital | Lake Jackson, TX | $43.05 | $7.93 – $61.50 |
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $43.28 | $12.76 – $28.13 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $43.55 | $3.37 – $55.25 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | $43.74 | $8.56 – $60.73 |
| RIDEOUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | Marysville, CA | $44.00 | $0.56 – $29.60 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | $44.00 | $7.08 – $20.01 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | $44.00 | $7.08 – $20.01 |
| Platte County Hospital | Wheatland, WY | $44.23 | $13.92 – $28.13 |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $44.40 | $2.74 – $59.20 |
| OSF Healthcare Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital | Peoria, IL | $44.40 | not published |
| Washakie Medical Center | Worland, WY | $44.60 | $13.92 – $28.13 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | $44.80 | $12.59 – $46.80 |
| MultiCare Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA | $44.80 | $5.38 – $17.11 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM | Brenham, TX | $45.37 | $9.34 – $68.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE STATION | College Station, TX | $45.37 | $8.49 – $68.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CONTINUING CARE HOSPITAL | Temple, TX | $45.37 | $7.93 – $68.06 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST | Waco, TX | $45.37 | $7.93 – $56.72 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MCLANE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER | Temple, TX | $45.37 | $7.93 – $68.06 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $45.76 | $7.00 – $7.00 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital | Chewelah, WA | $46.20 | not published |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | Potsdam, NY | $46.48 | $2.98 – $89.41 |
| Marcum Wallace Hospital | Irvine, KY | $46.80 | not published |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $47.00 | $3.96 – $17.74 |
| WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital | Chambersburg, PA | $47.20 | $2.61 – $42.48 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage, AK | $47.58 | $26.10 – $64.50 |
| CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | $47.80 | $2.97 – $79.10 |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center - Alon | San Antonio, TX | $48.18 | $3.24 – $37.59 |
| UPMC East | Monroeville, PA | $48.60 | $2.61 – $64.80 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | $48.96 | $9.44 – $37.80 |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc | Manhattan, KS | $49.20 | $8.02 – $110.70 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $49.22 | $9.15 – $87.74 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $49.40 | $3.37 – $20.84 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $49.40 | $2.61 – $10.94 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $49.41 | $7.91 – $111.93 |