Culture body fluid cost at US hospitals
HC Culture Body Fluid · CPT 87070
$6.90
lowest cash price
$126.72
national median
$1,152.55
highest cash price
881
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $6.90–$1,152.55 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($127.65) → Sep 1, 2026 ($92.50)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $121.80 | $237.90 | $327.60 |
| Arizona | 24 | $22.55 | $60.88 | $221.12 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $33.12 | $141.05 | $159.90 |
| California | 91 | $53.80 | $173.86 | $586.04 |
| Colorado | 17 | $20.30 | $460.84 | $460.84 |
| Florida | 82 | $64.02 | $404.06 | $1,152.55 |
| Georgia | 24 | $21.91 | $159.90 | $176.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $39.04 | $39.04 | $73.50 |
| Illinois | 51 | $12.96 | $140.80 | $585.20 |
| Indiana | 26 | $86.50 | $159.00 | $269.40 |
| Iowa | 27 | $38.58 | $90.00 | $1,050.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $116.35 | $154.40 | $520.91 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $59.60 | $137.50 | $208.38 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Maine | 7 | $79.80 | $136.45 | $181.60 |
| Maryland | 2 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $11.90 | $58.00 | $263.20 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $48.00 | $58.18 | $159.20 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $6.90 | $53.04 | $149.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $31.50 | $143.00 | $180.05 |
| Montana | 2 | $112.00 | $112.00 | $118.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $69.00 | $105.00 | $224.40 |
| Nevada | 4 | $59.47 | $330.05 | $460.46 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $8.62 | $9.48 | $38.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $144.06 | $144.06 | $144.06 |
| New York | 24 | $8.62 | $21.00 | $233.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $74.00 | $170.65 | $325.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Ohio | 65 | $38.35 | $118.80 | $194.40 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $48.00 | $111.15 | $463.43 |
| Oregon | 12 | $31.36 | $48.75 | $242.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $35.20 | $61.20 | $438.00 |
| South Carolina | 12 | $155.35 | $221.50 | $363.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $44.00 | $81.60 | $141.60 |
| Tennessee | 38 | $14.72 | $27.84 | $125.16 |
| Texas | 114 | $52.08 | $195.50 | $456.65 |
| Virginia | 43 | $14.72 | $53.50 | $240.60 |
| Washington | 32 | $21.60 | $69.46 | $379.40 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $25.60 | $75.50 | $226.00 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $47.88 | $80.00 | $246.95 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $47.04 | $70.45 | $79.30 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Rollins Brook | Lampasas, TX | $456.65 | $7.76 – $33.19 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | $460.46 | $4.76 – $28.00 |
| AdventHealth Parker | Parker, CO | $460.84 | $8.45 – $15.95 |
| AdventHealth Littleton | Littleton, CO | $460.84 | $8.45 – $15.95 |
| AdventHealth Porter | Denver, CO | $460.84 | $8.45 – $15.95 |
| AdventHealth Avista | Louisville, CO | $460.84 | $8.45 – $15.95 |
| AdventHealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock, CO | $460.84 | $8.45 – $15.95 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $463.43 | $6.00 – $18.45 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | $477.85 | $5.56 – $26.10 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $493.99 | not published |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $510.25 | $8.35 – $172.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | $520.91 | $3.62 – $25.00 |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park | Overland Park, KS | $520.91 | $3.62 – $25.00 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | $520.91 | $3.62 – $33.22 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | $521.74 | $8.62 – $22.20 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $545.21 | $8.62 – $17.39 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $563.68 | $8.84 – $19.59 |
| Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $573.30 | $5.16 – $355.50 |
| Bethesda Hospital East | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | $573.30 | $5.16 – $355.50 |
| Doctors Hospital | CORAL GABLES, FL | $573.30 | $5.00 – $355.50 |
| Baptist Health Hospital Doral | SOUTH MIAMI, FL | $573.30 | $5.00 – $355.50 |
| Fishermens Community Hospital | MARATHON, FL | $573.30 | $5.00 – $355.50 |
| Homestead Hospital | HOMESTEAD, FL | $573.30 | $5.00 – $355.50 |
| Mariners Hospital | TAVERNIER, FL | $573.30 | $5.00 – $355.50 |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital | MIAMI, FL | $573.30 | $5.00 – $355.50 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $585.20 | not published |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $586.04 | $7.77 – $29.99 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $664.00 | $8.62 – $22.84 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $1,050.00 | $8.35 – $158.00 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $1,090.93 | $8.62 – $19.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA LEHIGH HOSPITAL | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | $1,152.55 | $8.58 – $13.27 |
| MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD HOSPITAL | Weatherford, TX | not published | $5.17 – $32.29 |
| MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY HOSPITAL | McKinney, TX | not published | $7.24 – $32.29 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $4.65 – $19.28 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $4.65 – $19.28 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $4.65 – $19.28 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $4.65 – $19.28 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $4.65 – $19.28 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $7.35 – $19.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $8.53 – $254.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $8.53 – $254.35 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $7.81 – $227.50 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $7.81 – $234.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $8.53 – $254.35 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $7.81 – $231.73 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $7.81 – $241.12 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $7.81 – $234.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $7.81 – $234.88 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $8.58 – $241.07 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $7.81 – $234.88 |