Blood culture in Washington
CPT 87040 · hospital facility charge
Cash prices range from $154 to $307 at the 2 Washington hospitals whose price files we have read so far.
$231typical cash price
$22typical commercial insurer rate
$154–$307cash price range, 2 hospitals
Washington hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | $297 | $154 | $23$12–$54 · 9 plans |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland | $438 | $307 | $21$15–$35 · 6 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
Common questions
How much does blood culture cost at a hospital in Washington?
The cash price for blood culture at the Washington hospitals whose price files we have read so far is $231 (typical of 2). These are hospital prices; independent clinics, imaging centers and labs often charge less.
Which hospital in Washington has the lowest cash price for blood culture?
Of the hospitals whose price files we have read, the lowest published cash price is $154 at Providence St Peter Hospital. Confirm the price with the hospital before you book.
Does the price include the doctor?
No. These are the hospital's own charges, often called the facility fee. The doctors involved, such as the surgeon, the anesthesiologist or the radiologist who reads a scan, usually send a separate bill.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.