Blood culture at Samaritan Medical Center
CPT 87040 · Watertown, NY
These are Samaritan Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated February 2, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
Across 83 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $8.15, median $45.97, highest $486.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gouverneur Hospital Gouverneur, NY | 33.1 mi | $109.88 | $169.05 | 2026-04-01 |
| Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc Rome, NY | 56.6 mi | $98.91 | $245.00 | 2026-08-11 |
| Crouse Hospital Syracuse, NY | 65.7 mi | $78.00 | $78.00 | 2026-05-19 |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital Potsdam, NY | 68.5 mi | $134.63 | $207.12 | 2026-04-01 |
| Auburn Community Hospital Auburn, NY | 79.5 mi | $12.17 | $142.80 | 2025-01-19 |
| Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY | 80.3 mi | $53.72 | $198.97 | 2026-01-01 |
| Newark-Wayne Community Hospital Newark, NY | 85.8 mi | $37.35 | $57.46 | 2026-04-01 |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic Clifton Springs, NY | 93.3 mi | $37.35 | $57.46 | 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,BACTERIAL;BLOOD,AEROBI line 22824 | outpatient | $152.00 | $152.00 | $10.32 – $129.20 |
| CULTURE,BACTERIAL;BLOOD,AEROBI line 1278 | inpatient | $152.00 | $152.00 | $121.60 – $121.60 |
| BLOOD CULTURE FOR BACTERIA line 298251 | both | $9.80 – $10.32 |
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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