Blood culture at Temple University Hospital
CPT 87040 · Philadelphia, PA
These are Temple University Hospital's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 13, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 21 Pennsylvania hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $10.00, median $84.80, highest $2,019.55. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 1.8 mi | $11.87 | 2026-09-15 | |
| St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA | 2.5 mi | $182.50 | $365.00 | 2026-06-01 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 4.2 mi | $11.87 | $160.00 | 2026-09-15 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 4.7 mi | $694.98 | $694.98 | 2025-12-31 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | 4.7 mi | $91.20 | $91.20 | 2026-03-19 |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 5.2 mi | $10.00 | $510.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ | 5.6 mi | $19.50 | $195.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | 6.2 mi | $2,019.55 | 2026-03-31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC BLOOD CULTURE line 4688 | outpatient | $1,667.00 | $10.32 – $566.78 | |
| HC WOUND CULTURE-QUAL line 4693 | outpatient | $1,452.00 | $10.32 – $493.68 | |
| HC BLOOD CULTURE line 257966 | inpatient | $1,667.00 | $311.73 – $566.78 | |
| HC WOUND CULTURE-QUAL line 257976 | inpatient | $1,452.00 | $271.52 – $493.68 |
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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