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Culture quantitative aerobic other source cost at US hospitals
HC Culture Quantitative Aerobic Other Source · CPT 87071
$49.80
lowest cash price
$96.75
national median
$237.00
highest cash price
6
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $49.80–$237.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Mar 1, 2026 ($204.00) → Jul 1, 2026 ($96.75)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Ohio | 1 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $49.80 | $204.00 | $237.00 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC St. Margaret | Pittsburgh, PA | $49.80 | $5.74 – $70.55 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $64.80 | $108.00 – $108.00 |
| University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center | Geneva, OH | $96.75 | $4.46 – $116.10 |
| UPMC Passavant-McCandless | Pittsburgh, PA | $204.00 | $5.74 – $289.00 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $217.80 | $5.22 – $308.55 |
| UPMC Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | $237.00 | $5.74 – $355.50 |