Urine culture, colony count at Massachusetts General Hospital
CPT 87086 · 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 $16.31, median $71.25, highest $178.00. 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 | $76.80 | $76.80 | 2026-03-17 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.0 mi | $19.60 | $28.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | 1.8 mi | $38.70 | $86.00 | 2026-03-13 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Cambridge, MA | 1.8 mi | $57.00 | $57.00 | 2026-03-20 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | 2.2 mi | $173.00 | $173.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | 2.2 mi | $78.00 | $104.00 | 2026-03-27 |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | 2.7 mi | $90.00 | $90.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | 3.7 mi | $116.00 | $116.00 | 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 87086 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture Urine W/Colony Count line 38281 | both | $78.00 | $104.00 | $7.91 – $98.80 |
| Culture Urine W/Colony Count line 38280 | inpatient | $78.00 | $104.00 | $57.51 – $82.68 |
| Culture Urine W/Colony Count line 38296 | outpatient | $78.00 | $104.00 | $8.33 – $84.99 |
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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