Blood culture at The University of Chicago Medical Center
CPT 87040 · Chicago, IL
These are The University of Chicago Medical Center'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.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 40 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $10.00, median $186.47, highest $739.90. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larabida Childrens Hospital I Chicago, IL | 2.8 mi | $66.92 | $66.92 | 2026-04-01 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.3 mi | $57.50 | $115.00 | 2025-11-04 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.6 mi | $198.82 | $284.03 | 2026-09-22 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 5.7 mi | $198.82 | $284.03 | 2026-09-22 |
| Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL | 6.3 mi | $10.73 | $100.00 | 2026-07-01 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 7.8 mi | $739.90 | $1,057.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | 7.8 mi | $343.70 | $491.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 8.1 mi | $96.00 | $320.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hc Culture Bacterial Blood Additional standard_charge_information[22313] | both | $574.00 | $574.00 | |
| Hc Culture Bacterial Definitive; Blood standard_charge_information[23294] | both | $574.00 | $574.00 | |
| Hc Culture Bacterial Blood Aerobic W/Id Isolates standard_charge_information[23448] | both | $298.00 | $298.00 | |
| Blood culture for bacteria standard_charge_information[38213] | outpatient | $10.32 – $102.39 |
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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