Blood culture at Mercy Hospital South
CPT 87040 · Saint Louis, MO
These are Mercy Hospital South's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated June 10, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 14 Missouri hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $37.05, median $167.70, highest $193.80. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | 9.1 mi | $193.80 | $323.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 11.3 mi | $181.20 | $302.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| St. Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | 11.3 mi | $66.60 | $111.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Mercy Hospital St. Louis Saint Louis, MO | 12.1 mi | $37.05 | $57.00 | 2026-06-04 |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Creve Coeur, MO | 12.1 mi | $193.80 | $323.00 | 2025-12-15 |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland Heights, MO | 16.8 mi | $62.04 | $77.55 | 2026-04-24 |
| Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City, MO | 18.0 mi | $125.45 | $193.00 | 2026-06-10 |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | 18.8 mi | $193.80 | $323.00 | 2025-12-15 |
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 Bacterial line 638763 | outpatient | $171.60 | $264.00 | $9.29 – $23.22 |
| Culture Blood Bacterial line 2601724 | outpatient | $171.60 | $264.00 | $17.16 – $264.00 |
| Culture Blood Bacterial line 2911635 | outpatient | $171.60 | $264.00 | $10.12 – $18.06 |
| Culture Blood Bacterial line 2911639 | outpatient | $171.60 | $264.00 | $17.16 – $39.60 |
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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