Blood culture at Scripps Mercy Hospital
CPT 87040 · San Diego, CA
These are Scripps Mercy Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 30, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 0.0 mi | $112.20 | $204.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 4.2 mi | $316.50 | $422.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $316.50 | $422.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 4.7 mi | $378.75 | $505.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 6.3 mi | $279.76 | $538.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Paradise Valley Hospital National City, CA | 6.9 mi | $10.00 | $267.96 | 2026-09-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 8.7 mi | $316.50 | $422.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la Jolla La Jolla, CA | 8.9 mi | $184.55 | $738.19 | 2026-03-30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Cultureblood line 4257 | both | $184.55 | $738.19 | $10.32 – $590.55 |
| HC Cultureblood|TECHNICAL COMPONENT mod TC line 66580 | both | $184.55 | $738.19 | $10.32 – $590.55 |
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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