Urine culture, colony count at Lowell General Hospital
CPT 87086 · Lowell, MA
These are Lowell General Hospital'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 21 Massachusetts hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $16.31, median $71.25, highest $178.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital Lawrence, MA | 11.1 mi | $82.00 | $82.00 | 2024-08-01 |
| Emerson Hospital - W Concord, MA | 12.9 mi | $27.00 | $36.00 | 2026-05-18 |
| Winchester Hospital Winchester, MA | 17.1 mi | $178.00 | $178.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Parkland Medical Center Derry, NH | 17.2 mi | $239.00 | $239.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare Melrose, MA | 19.9 mi | $19.60 | $28.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 21.6 mi | $116.00 | $116.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | 22.5 mi | $71.25 | $95.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| Boston Medical Center-Brighton Brighton, MA | 23.0 mi | $16.31 | $36.24 | 2026-03-13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Bact Culture - Urine; Quan Count line 30804 | both | $19.60 | $28.00 | $9.80 – $33.17 |
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