Blood culture at Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego
CPT 87040 · San Diego, CA
These are Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 36 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $42.18, median $279.76, highest $1,481.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | 66.1 mi | $241.92 | $504.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Banning, CA | 80.3 mi | $42.18 | $210.88 | 2026-05-20 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | 81.9 mi | $279.76 | $538.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, CA | 82.9 mi | $212.10 | $606.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA | 84.9 mi | $1,481.00 | $1,481.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim Anaheim, CA | 85.6 mi | $279.76 | $538.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Colton, CA | 86.0 mi | $238.00 | $238.00 | 2026-02-25 |
| Providence St. Jude Medical Center Fullerton, CA | 90.6 mi | $237.60 | $495.00 | 2026-04-01 |
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 BACTERIAL BLOOD AEROBIC W/ID ISOLATES line 10322 | both | $279.76 | $538.00 | $7.00 – $20.00 |
| Blood culture for bacteria mod TC line 10321 | both | $7.00 – $20.00 |
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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