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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa, CA | $304.98 | $7.91 – $69.84 |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield | Mansfield, TX | $311.53 | $8.07 – $35.90 |
| Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South | Burleson, TX | $311.53 | $8.07 – $35.90 |
| MercyOne Newton Medical Center | Newton, IA | $313.00 | $7.82 – $90.00 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | $323.82 | $4.36 – $17.99 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | $329.00 | $8.07 – $21.54 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | $329.00 | $8.07 – $46.92 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | $332.20 | $6.00 – $17.27 |
| MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center | Lancaster, SC | $356.50 | $8.07 – $13.88 |
| Adventhealth Wauchula | Wauchula, FL | $356.88 | not published |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | $369.46 | $8.07 – $332.92 |
| Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX | $382.20 | $8.07 – $35.19 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $382.20 | $17.64 – $35.19 |
| Covenant Specialty Hospital | Lubbock, TX | $382.20 | not published |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | $386.24 | $7.62 – $17.99 |
| Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City, FL | $387.61 | $8.07 – $18.29 |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center | Oelwein, IA | $392.00 | $7.91 – $90.00 |
| MEDICAL CITY GREEN OAKS HOSPITAL | DALLAS, TX | $392.74 | $6.78 – $21.14 |
| MEDICAL CITY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER - ALLIANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | $392.74 | $8.07 – $21.14 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | $397.00 | $7.02 – $8.63 |
| Adventhealth Sebring | Sebring, FL | $407.23 | $8.27 – $18.34 |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center | Clinton, IA | $411.45 | $7.82 – $135.00 |
| NORTHCREST MEDICAL CENTER | SPRINGFIELD, TN | $414.46 | $3.63 – $24.21 |
| AdventHealth Orlando | Orlando, FL | $415.00 | $8.07 – $21.39 |
| LEWISGALE HOSPITAL-ALLEGHANY | LOW MOOR, VA | $418.00 | $7.02 – $11.70 |
| HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL | HUDSON, FL | $424.56 | $7.31 – $177.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | $429.75 | $7.31 – $169.30 |
| SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | MT JULIET, TN | $450.00 | $3.63 – $24.21 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $451.00 | $7.82 – $156.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $477.00 | $7.67 – $183.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | $479.16 | $7.31 – $177.15 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $480.00 | $7.82 – $105.00 |
| UPMC Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | $490.20 | $7.98 – $15.54 |
| Adventhealth Ocala | Ocala, FL | $499.43 | $8.07 – $17.92 |
| Adventhealth Waterman | Tavares, FL | $507.45 | $8.07 – $16.28 |
| MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL | North Richland Hills, TX | $549.31 | $4.84 – $31.01 |
| CJW Medical Center-Chippenham Hospital Campus | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $597.00 | $7.02 – $36.08 |
| HENRICO DOCTORS HOSPITAL | RICHMOND, VA | $597.00 | $7.02 – $34.67 |
| TRICITIES HOSPITAL | HOPEWELL, VA | $597.00 | $7.02 – $34.67 |
| SPOTSYLVANIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | Fredericksburg, VA | $599.40 | $8.01 – $32.65 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | $606.00 | $7.99 – $190.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | $620.00 | $7.99 – $191.85 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | $648.00 | $8.07 – $160.13 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | $650.25 | $8.07 – $82.09 |
| Adventhealth Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $675.31 | $8.07 – $17.92 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | $678.50 | $7.99 – $191.85 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | $710.91 | $7.31 – $174.78 |
| HCA HOUSTON CONROE | CONROE, TX | $725.06 | $6.64 – $33.47 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $733.35 | $7.31 – $177.15 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | $739.06 | $7.31 – $177.15 |