Blood culture at Valley Presbyterian Hospital
CPT 87040 · Van Nuys, CA
These are Valley Presbyterian Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated July 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama City, CA | 1.4 mi | $279.76 | $538.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Sherman Oaks Hospital Sherman Oaks, CA | 3.9 mi | $10.00 | $250.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Encino Hospital Medical Center Encino, CA | 4.4 mi | $10.00 | $139.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Northridge Hospital Medical Center Northridge, CA | 4.7 mi | $220.14 | $789.00 | 2026-02-28 |
| Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Sun Valley, CA | 5.1 mi | $168.00 | $168.00 | |
| Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center Tarzana, CA | 6.6 mi | $343.70 | $982.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Woodland Hills Woodland Hills, CA | 9.7 mi | $279.76 | $538.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood Hollywood, CA | 9.9 mi | $544.52 | $544.52 | 2026-03-18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOD CULTURE line 26685 | outpatient | $418.00 | $418.00 | $10.11 – $376.20 |
| BLOOD CULTURE line 8562 | inpatient | $418.00 | $418.00 | $271.70 – $14,779.00 |
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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