Bacterial culture, any other source except urine, blood or stool, aerobic
Medicare pricing data for 4,133 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 8.6x markup — hospitals charge $72.52 but Medicare allows only $8.44. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Bacterial culture, any other source except urine, blood or stool, aerobic (HCPCS code 87070) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $8.44, but hospitals typically charge $72.52 — a 8.6x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $8.44, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.69. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 8.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $8.44 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $8 | $22 | 4 | 21 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $8 | $87 | 93 | 17,009 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $8 | $58 | 47 | 2,599 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $8 | $54 | 14 | 15,741 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $8 | $84 | 295 | 15,163 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $8 | $90 | 15 | 3,426 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $8 | $66 | 7 | 4,061 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $8 | $48 | 9 | 1,106 | +0.1% |
| New York | $8 | $65 | 352 | 20,843 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $8 | $77 | 18 | 7,392 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $8 | $59 | 4 | 463 | +0.1% |
| Vermont | $8 | $46 | 10 | 11 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $8 | $44 | 21 | 65 | +0.1% |
| California | $8 | $69 | 124 | 67,119 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $8 | $86 | 113 | 61,925 | 0.0% |
| Georgia | $8 | $55 | 83 | 24,174 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $8 | $84 | 32 | 12,210 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $8 | $76 | 423 | 79,368 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $8 | $78 | 44 | 45,584 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $8 | $81 | 192 | 42,739 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $8 | $70 | 94 | 13,523 | 0.0% |
| Maine | $8 | $29 | 15 | 679 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $8 | $41 | 50 | 1,964 | -0.1% |
| Mississippi | $8 | $45 | 33 | 1,009 | -0.1% |
| Nebraska | $8 | $26 | 12 | 789 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $8 | $63 | 28 | 18,620 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $8 | $75 | 22 | 5,858 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $8 | $89 | 94 | 5,951 | -0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $8 | $11 | 151 | 692 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $8 | $81 | 42 | 15,559 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $8 | $37 | 3 | 5,422 | -0.2% |
| North Dakota | $8 | $50 | 21 | 1,217 | -0.2% |
| Oregon | $8 | $37 | 70 | 2,725 | -0.2% |
| South Dakota | $8 | $52 | 23 | 1,193 | -0.2% |
| Utah | $8 | $36 | 121 | 1,922 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $8 | $39 | 56 | 6,051 | -0.2% |
| Colorado | $8 | $84 | 22 | 5,271 | -0.2% |
| Iowa | $8 | $39 | 135 | 2,290 | -0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $8 | $34 | 61 | 160 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $8 | $69 | 311 | 13,364 | -0.5% |
| Indiana | $8 | $37 | 59 | 1,805 | -0.6% |
| Kentucky | $8 | $40 | 74 | 1,781 | -0.6% |
| Minnesota | $8 | $50 | 511 | 3,196 | -0.7% |
| Arkansas | $8 | $24 | 52 | 1,253 | -0.7% |
| Connecticut | $8 | $51 | 15 | 289 | -0.8% |
| West Virginia | $8 | $90 | 11 | 89 | -0.9% |
| Idaho | $8 | $27 | 15 | 283 | -1.5% |
| Wisconsin | $8 | $71 | 72 | 5,637 | -1.5% |
| South Carolina | $8 | $40 | 34 | 260 | -3.6% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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