Blood culture at Foothill Regional Medical Center
CPT 87040 · Tustin, CA
These are Foothill Regional Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 18, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 81 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $10.00, median $279.76, highest $1,481.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Orange County Orange, CA | 4.8 mi | $752.00 | $752.00 | 2026-03-19 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim, CA | 7.6 mi | $279.76 | $538.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA | 7.8 mi | $799.00 | $799.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | 9.9 mi | $54.76 | $84.24 | 2026-04-01 |
| Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA | 12.0 mi | $799.00 | $799.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | 12.4 mi | $241.92 | $504.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton, CA | 12.6 mi | $237.60 | $495.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| La Palma Intercommunity Hospital La Palma, CA | 14.9 mi | $10.00 | $333.46 | 2026-09-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 87040 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CULTURE,BLOOD (Micro) line 35869 | outpatient | $353.42 | $353.42 | ? – $303.94 |
| CULTURE,BLOOD (Micro) line 3861 | inpatient | $353.42 | $353.42 | $247.39 – $303.94 |
| CULT BACT; BLD AEROBIC ISOLA line 19666 | outpatient | $30.74 – $30.74 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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