Urine Culture Test cost at US hospitals
Urine culture, bacterial · CPT 87086
$6.98
lowest cash price
$82.32
national median
$864.14
highest cash price
909
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $6.98–$864.14 — the variation is the story.
Cheapest published cash price
$6.98
Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus — Loveland, COMedian cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($91.60) → Sep 1, 2026 ($100.26)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $95.94 | $102.96 | $303.42 |
| Arizona | 24 | $11.82 | $55.27 | $267.47 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $11.59 | $47.45 | $113.00 |
| California | 91 | $12.12 | $139.36 | $650.25 |
| Colorado | 12 | $6.98 | $183.25 | $277.00 |
| Florida | 55 | $18.16 | $276.43 | $777.75 |
| Georgia | 24 | $13.32 | $202.80 | $229.08 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $60.75 |
| Illinois | 51 | $29.37 | $77.60 | $192.50 |
| Indiana | 26 | $16.38 | $118.20 | $233.40 |
| Iowa | 29 | $38.58 | $58.50 | $824.20 |
| Kansas | 10 | $42.80 | $258.69 | $280.49 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $22.60 | $100.26 | $134.40 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Maine | 7 | $74.50 | $120.00 | $206.55 |
| Maryland | 2 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Michigan | 27 | $11.14 | $55.00 | $83.00 |
| Minnesota | 18 | $32.42 | $35.42 | $114.40 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $7.26 | $48.00 | $77.04 |
| Missouri | 21 | $24.75 | $60.50 | $797.99 |
| Montana | 2 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $90.40 |
| Nebraska | 13 | $17.18 | $71.82 | $181.05 |
| Nevada | 4 | $35.05 | $215.46 | $300.59 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $8.07 | $8.88 | $61.00 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $161.28 | $161.28 | $161.28 |
| New York | 24 | $8.07 | $19.80 | $181.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $82.32 | $119.23 | $178.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Ohio | 68 | $35.75 | $89.40 | $158.40 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $28.60 | $47.82 | $332.20 |
| Oregon | 12 | $28.80 | $35.25 | $63.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $25.00 | $54.60 | $490.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $81.50 | $114.00 | $356.50 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $42.40 | $73.60 | $116.00 |
| Tennessee | 34 | $13.32 | $26.73 | $864.14 |
| Texas | 103 | $31.85 | $173.25 | $799.88 |
| Virginia | 43 | $13.80 | $112.50 | $744.58 |
| Washington | 33 | $16.40 | $59.98 | $200.72 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $31.50 | $65.50 | $127.80 |
| Wisconsin | 35 | $39.22 | $80.00 | $210.78 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $10.50 | $15.72 | $17.70 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BUDA | Suite 110, TX | $121.84 | $6.78 – $152.29 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PFLUGERVILLE | Suite 100, TX | $121.84 | $6.78 – $182.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK | Cedar Park, TX | $121.84 | $6.78 – $182.75 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR | Taylor, TX | $121.84 | $11.82 – $162.45 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $123.00 | $2.65 – $18.40 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | $123.78 | $6.86 – $217.30 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $124.20 | $6.86 – $8.07 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | $125.55 | $8.07 – $118.02 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $126.00 | $3.81 – $151.20 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | $126.00 | $8.07 – $14.53 |
| University Hospitals St. John Medical Center | Westlake OH, OH | $126.00 | $8.07 – $14.53 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | $126.00 | $4.60 – $14.53 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | $126.00 | $8.07 – $14.53 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | $126.00 | $8.07 – $14.53 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | $126.00 | $8.07 – $16.14 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | $126.00 | $8.07 – $14.53 |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | $126.00 | $8.07 – $151.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $126.00 | $7.99 – $183.22 |
| Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta | Mt Shasta, CA | $126.04 | $5.65 – $55.86 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $127.20 | $7.26 – $40.34 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $127.20 | $6.86 – $8.07 |
| Summers County ARH Hospital | Hinton, WV | $127.80 | $7.26 – $7.26 |
| O'Bleness Hospital | Athens, OH | $128.70 | $8.07 – $8.15 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $128.70 | $7.18 – $45.24 |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital | DeKalb, IL | $128.80 | not published |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE ALL SAINTS MEDICAL CENTER - FORT WORTH | Fort Worth, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - GRAPEVINE | Grapevine, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING | Irving, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - LAKE POINTE | Rowlett, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - FRISCO AT PGA PARKWAY | Frisco, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - PLANO | Plano, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON | Denton, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - MCKINNEY | McKinney, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEART AND VASCULAR HOSPITAL - WAXAHACHIE | Waxahachie, TX | $129.30 | $6.78 – $161.62 |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $129.50 | not published |
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | Valdez, AK | $130.26 | not published |
| Lourdes Hospital | Paducah, KY | $134.40 | not published |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | $135.85 | $8.07 – $30.26 |
| Dublin Methodist Hospital | Dublin, OH | $135.85 | $8.07 – $30.26 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | $135.85 | $8.07 – $30.26 |
| Doctors Hospital | Columbus, OH | $135.85 | $8.07 – $30.26 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $136.85 | $8.07 – $96.54 |
| MUSC Health Chester Medical Center | Chester, SC | $137.00 | $4.62 – $8.88 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Salem (St. Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc.) | Salem, IN | $137.40 | $2.65 – $18.40 |
| Providence Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | $137.55 | $8.07 – $25.03 |
| Glendale Memorial Hospital Health Center | Glendale, CA | $138.23 | $8.07 – $339.20 |