Urine culture, colony count at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
CPT 87086 · Buffalo, NY
These are Mercy Hospital of Buffalo'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 78 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $8.07, median $30.70, highest $273.24. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | 6.2 mi | $34.38 | $80.89 | 2026-08-25 |
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 6.6 mi | $8.07 | $22.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 9.1 mi | $8.07 | $22.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY | 20.6 mi | $28.80 | $41.14 | 2026-06-17 |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY | 24.2 mi | $8.07 | $22.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| United Memorial Medical Center Batavia, NY | 32.5 mi | $29.19 | $44.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 52.7 mi | $42.90 | $55.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Olean General Hospital Olean, NY | 57.2 mi | $58.00 | $58.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC Urine Culture/Colony Count line 22398 | both | $8.07 | $22.00 | $3.39 – $22.00 |
| Culture Bacterial Quanttative Colony Count Urine line 493228 | both | $11.00 | $11.00 | $3.39 – $22.00 |
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