Urine culture, colony count at Tri-City Medical Center
CPT 87086 · Oceanside, CA
These are Tri-City Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated May 29, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 73 California hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $2.52, median $157.92, highest $735.25. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | 8.9 mi | $139.36 | $268.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | 28.6 mi | $195.00 | $260.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 28.6 mi | $255.75 | $341.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | 30.9 mi | $139.36 | $268.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, CA | 32.1 mi | $112.75 | $205.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | 33.3 mi | $195.00 | $260.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital and Hlthcr Center Coronado, CA | 35.0 mi | $195.00 | $260.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | 35.5 mi | $204.48 | $426.00 | 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 87086 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urine Culture line 7703 | outpatient | $121.10 | $201.83 | $5.71 – $159.24 |
| Urine Culture line 228587 | inpatient | $121.10 | $201.83 | $141.28 – $157.23 |
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