Urine culture, colony count at Northwest Health - Porter
CPT 87086 · Valparaiso, IN
These are Northwest Health - Porter'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 9 Indiana hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $17.89, median $46.44, highest $189.70. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Medical Center Inc Hobart, IN | 13.2 mi | $90.60 | $151.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Crown Point Crown Point, IN | 17.2 mi | $46.44 | $180.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Methodist Hospitals Inc Gary, IN | 20.6 mi | $189.70 | $271.00 | 2026-08-18 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 26.3 mi | $41.31 | $153.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Community Hospital Munster, IN | 26.7 mi | $90.60 | $151.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Munster Munster, IN | 26.7 mi | $17.89 | $84.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. Catherine Hospital Inc East Chicago, IN | 26.8 mi | $90.60 | $151.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc Rensselaer, IN | 33.1 mi | $21.12 | $59.00 | 2026-01-01 |
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 Qn line 160369 | outpatient | $21.06 | $78.00 | $7.12 – $65.52 |
| Urine Culture Qn line 160368 | inpatient | $28.08 | $78.00 | $18.72 – $65.52 |
| Urine Culture Qn line 168239 | outpatient | $21.06 | $78.00 | $3.98 – $3.98 |
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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