Urine Culture Test cost at US hospitals
Urine culture, bacterial · CPT 87086
$6.98
lowest cash price
$83.00
national median
$864.14
highest cash price
906
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 | 23 | $8.07 | $8.07 | $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 | 33 | $25.00 | $57.60 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHI St. Vincent North | Sherwood, AR | $27.97 | $6.09 – $26.17 |
| Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | $28.60 | $6.57 – $17.81 |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $28.60 | $7.18 – $36.84 |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $28.60 | $7.18 – $17.81 |
| PORTLAND ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER | Portland, OR | $28.80 | $6.46 – $162.00 |
| Rochester General Hospital | Rochester, NY | $29.19 | $7.11 – $10.41 |
| Newark Wayne Community Hospital | Newark, NY | $29.19 | $6.94 – $12.59 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic | Clifton Springs, NY | $29.19 | $5.38 – $18.16 |
| Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago (Presence Chicago Hospital Network) | Chicago, IL | $29.37 | $6.05 – $34.05 |
| 62-1138045 BMH Union City | Union City, TN | $31.20 | $7.02 – $16.14 |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $31.50 | not published |
| St. Joseph Health Grimes Hospital | Navasota, TX | $31.85 | $7.26 – $24.21 |
| St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital | Caldwell, TX | $31.85 | $6.77 – $24.21 |
| St. Joseph Health Madison Hospital | Madisonville, TX | $31.85 | $5.80 – $26.23 |
| St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital | College Station, TX | $31.85 | $6.78 – $26.23 |
| Providence Medford Medical Center | Medford, OR | $32.25 | $6.46 – $16.14 |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital | Hood River, OR | $32.25 | not published |
| Sunnyside Medical Center | CLACKAMAS, OR | $32.30 | $10.00 – $10.00 |
| Westside Medical Center | HILLSBORO, OR | $32.30 | $10.00 – $10.00 |
| UPMC Western Maryland | Cumberland, MD | $32.40 | $54.00 – $54.00 |
| Rappahannock General Hospital | Kilmarnock, VA | $32.40 | not published |
| Allina Health Faribault Medical Center | Faribualt, MN | $32.42 | $7.51 – $38.93 |
| Buffalo Hospital | Buffalo, MN | $32.42 | $7.51 – $38.93 |
| Cambridge Medical Center | Cambridge, MN | $32.42 | $7.51 – $38.93 |
| River Falls Area Hospital | River Falls, MN | $32.42 | $7.51 – $85.07 |
| Owatonna Hospital | Owatonna, MN | $32.42 | $7.51 – $38.93 |
| Henry Ford River District Hospital | China Township, MI | $33.07 | $7.67 – $15.33 |
| HANFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Selma, CA | $33.25 | $2.09 – $97.38 |
| REEDLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Reedley, CA | $33.25 | $2.05 – $101.88 |
| Banner Churchill Community Hospital | Fallon, NV | $35.05 | $17.16 – $63.36 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | $35.25 | $7.94 – $14.77 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | $35.25 | $7.94 – $16.14 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland, OR | $35.25 | $7.94 – $16.14 |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center | Oregon City, OR | $35.25 | $7.94 – $16.14 |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | $35.25 | $7.94 – $16.14 |
| CHI Health Nebraska Heart | Lincoln, NE | $35.42 | $7.82 – $63.14 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $35.42 | $7.51 – $27.52 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $35.42 | $7.51 – $14.74 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $35.42 | $7.51 – $30.90 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | $35.75 | $8.07 – $8.39 |
| UKIAH ADVENTIST HOSPITAL | Ukiah, CA | $35.80 | $8.07 – $107.31 |
| Henry Ford Warren Hospital | Warren, MI | $35.84 | $7.67 – $15.33 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $35.91 | $2.09 – $87.50 |
| The Unity Hospital of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $35.93 | $7.02 – $10.41 |
| United Hospital Center | Bridgeport, WV | $36.00 | $7.62 – $12.75 |
| MultiCare Valley Hospital | Spokane Valley, WA | $36.00 | $4.89 – $14.63 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | $36.00 | $4.92 – $14.63 |
| fairview hospital | Cleveland, OH | $36.40 | $0.95 – $50.40 |
| cleveland clinic main campus | Cleveland, OH | $36.40 | $1.10 – $50.40 |
| akron general | Akron, OH | $36.40 | $0.95 – $50.40 |