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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | $138.29 | $3.39 – $285.98 |
| CHRISTUS Health - West Beaumont | Beaumont, TX | $138.60 | $4.04 – $37.70 |
| SSM Health Monroe Hospital | Monroe, WI | $139.15 | $8.07 – $14.12 |
| Orange County Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Baldwin Park Medical Center | BALDWIN PARK, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Downey Medical Center | Downey, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| San Bernardino - Fontana Medical Center | FONTANA, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Riverside Medical Center | RIVERSIDE, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| San Marcos Medical Center | SAN MARCOS, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| West Los Angeles Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Woodland Hills Medical Center | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Panorama Medical Center | PANORAMA CITY, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| San Diego Clairemont Mesa Medical Center | SAN DIEGO, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Los Angeles Sunset Medical Center | LOS ANGELES, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| Moreno Valley Medical Center | MORENO VALLEY, CA | $139.36 | $5.00 – $5.00 |
| UPMC Kane | Kane, PA | $140.40 | $7.98 – $34.83 |
| Springfield Medical Center | Springfield, OH | $140.40 | not published |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $142.80 | $8.07 – $31.55 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | $143.08 | $5.65 – $67.62 |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA | $144.00 | $7.62 – $16.76 |
| HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital | Shelbyville, IL | $145.44 | $27.07 – $29.78 |
| SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo | Baraboo, WI | $146.30 | $6.05 – $80.27 |
| St Jude Medical Center | Fullerton, CA | $147.84 | $6.86 – $16.14 |
| Lorain Hospital | Lorain, OH | $148.80 | not published |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $151.20 | not published |
| Ascension Seton Cedar Park Hospital | Cedar Park, TX | $153.62 | $6.78 – $192.02 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Richmond, VA | $156.00 | not published |
| St Francis Medical Center | Midlothian, VA | $156.00 | not published |
| Memorial Regional Hospital | Mechanicsville, VA | $156.00 | not published |
| Richmond Community Hospital | Richmond, VA | $156.00 | not published |
| HSHS Holy Family Hospital | GREENVILLE, IL | $156.24 | $7.78 – $20.18 |
| Banner Behavioral Health Hospital | Scottsdale, AZ | $156.43 | $8.07 – $186.90 |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $157.17 | $5.65 – $78.40 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $157.92 | $8.00 – $8.00 |