Culture quantitative aerobic other source cost at US hospitals
HC Culture Quantitative Aerobic Other Source · CPT 87071
$6.46
lowest cash price
$87.02
national median
$906.00
highest cash price
629
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $6.46–$906.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($9.89) → Sep 1, 2026 ($49.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Arizona | 22 | $9.84 | $13.60 | $125.68 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $6.46 | $119.25 | $224.25 |
| California | 60 | $28.65 | $145.77 | $446.90 |
| Colorado | 12 | $8.84 | $146.28 | $542.32 |
| Florida | 67 | $10.40 | $90.00 | $870.47 |
| Georgia | 25 | $14.80 | $159.90 | $530.06 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $15.36 | $15.36 | $84.00 |
| Illinois | 41 | $38.58 | $168.00 | $771.00 |
| Indiana | 26 | $89.40 | $215.40 | $235.20 |
| Iowa | 27 | $38.58 | $44.59 | $142.00 |
| Kansas | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 14 | $50.49 | $96.60 | $116.53 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $37.96 | $37.96 | $37.96 |
| Maine | 7 | $288.80 | $288.80 | $288.80 |
| Maryland | 2 | $64.80 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $13.65 | $37.00 | $349.60 |
| Minnesota | 10 | $44.74 | $44.74 | $50.93 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $6.48 | $8.74 | $159.00 |
| Missouri | 16 | $92.40 | $92.40 | $247.50 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 9 | $41.91 | $50.82 | $77.35 |
| Nevada | 1 | $32.39 | $32.39 | $32.39 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $9.89 | $10.88 | $10.88 |
| New Mexico | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 22 | $9.89 | $9.89 | $339.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $119.60 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 61 | $16.00 | $96.75 | $261.95 |
| Oklahoma | 13 | $52.00 | $56.55 | $112.00 |
| Oregon | 8 | $28.50 | $168.75 | $168.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $40.00 | $50.40 | $379.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $26.00 | $35.50 | $230.00 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 35 | $10.49 | $16.50 | $781.63 |
| Texas | 106 | $12.60 | $148.28 | $906.00 |
| Virginia | 32 | $10.50 | $21.50 | $680.90 |
| Washington | 30 | $31.48 | $36.17 | $102.80 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $123.50 | $145.50 | $291.00 |
| Wisconsin | 30 | $23.37 | $80.00 | $125.80 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $25.62 | $38.37 | $43.19 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $52.00 | $8.80 – $21.83 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph East | Lexington, KY | $52.62 | $7.91 – $119.21 |
| HCA FLORIDA CAPITAL HOSPITAL | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $53.40 | $8.96 – $55.48 |
| Mercy Hospital Kingfisher | Kingfisher, OK | $56.55 | $8.80 – $12.36 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Berea | Berea, KY | $57.37 | $7.91 – $108.29 |
| cleveland clinic florida weston hospital | Weston, FL | $57.85 | $4.02 – $75.65 |
| martin north hospital | Stuart, FL | $57.85 | $4.23 – $66.75 |
| indian river hospital | Vero Beach, FL | $57.85 | $4.02 – $71.20 |
| Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis (Ascension Seton) | Luling, TX | $59.04 | $8.31 – $73.80 |
| Ascension Seton Highland Lakes (Ascension Seton) | Burnet, TX | $59.04 | $8.31 – $73.80 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $61.00 | $9.79 – $60.73 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington, KY | $61.72 | $7.91 – $119.21 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $63.45 | $8.31 – $79.31 |
| Ascension Seton Smithville (Ascension Seton) | Smithville, TX | $63.45 | $8.31 – $70.20 |
| Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $63.45 | $8.31 – $79.31 |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (Ascension Seton) | Austin, TX | $63.45 | $8.31 – $79.31 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $64.80 | $108.00 – $108.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | $65.67 | $9.89 – $18.06 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | $66.78 | $9.89 – $41.27 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | $66.78 | $9.89 – $41.27 |
| Arizona General Hospital Laveen | Phoenix, AZ | $68.48 | $5.93 – $244.29 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | $69.60 | $5.22 – $12.53 |
| STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | Smyrna, TN | $69.86 | $4.45 – $29.67 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $70.00 | $7.42 – $20.97 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $70.00 | $7.42 – $20.97 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $70.00 | $13.51 – $13.51 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $70.00 | $7.42 – $20.97 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $70.00 | $7.42 – $14.84 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $70.00 | $7.42 – $20.97 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $70.00 | $7.42 – $20.97 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $70.00 | $7.42 – $20.97 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian Queens | Flushing, NY | $72.00 | $6.92 – $44.36 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $72.80 | $6.74 – $43.10 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | $73.86 | $5.93 – $244.29 |
| Central Medical Center | Seattle, WA | $75.20 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| CHI Health Good Samaritan | Kearney, NE | $76.25 | $9.59 – $116.25 |
| CHI Health Plainview | Plainview, NE | $76.44 | $9.89 – $89.18 |
| CHI Health Schuyler | Schuyler, NE | $77.35 | $9.89 – $89.18 |
| CHI Saint Joseph Health - Saint Joseph Mount Sterling | Mt. Sterling, KY | $77.70 | $7.91 – $192.92 |
| Aurora Baycare Medical Center | Green Bay, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Burlington | Burlington, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Grafton | Grafton, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc | Two Rivers, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County | Sheboygan, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Sinai Medical Center of Aurora Health Care Metro | Milwaukee, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Summit | Summit, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora Medical Center Washington County | Hartford, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |
| Aurora West Allis Medical Center | West Allis, WI | $80.00 | $7.91 – $34.70 |