Blood culture at Massachusetts General Hospital
CPT 87040 · Boston, MA
These are Massachusetts General Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 27, 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 $19.68, median $79.00, highest $350.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston Boston, MA | 0.0 mi | $100.00 | $100.00 | 2026-03-17 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.0 mi | $25.20 | $36.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $49.05 | $109.00 | 2026-03-13 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 1.8 mi | $79.00 | $79.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 2.2 mi | $48.00 | $48.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 2.2 mi | $138.00 | $184.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 2.7 mi | $111.00 | $111.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 3.7 mi | $123.00 | $123.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture Blood Aerobic line 38176 | both | $138.00 | $184.00 | $10.11 – $174.80 |
| Culture Blood Aerobic line 38173 | inpatient | $138.00 | $184.00 | $101.75 – $146.28 |
| Culture Blood Aerobic line 38184 | outpatient | $138.00 | $184.00 | $10.65 – $150.36 |
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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