Urine culture, colony count at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX
CPT 87086 · Austin, TX
These are Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TX's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 102 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $7.91, median $181.08, highest $1,759.26. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | 1.7 mi | $48.06 | $133.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX | 1.7 mi | $654.00 | $654.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| St. David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 2.3 mi | $1,057.00 | $1,057.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | 4.1 mi | $103.60 | $148.00 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 7.5 mi | $121.84 | $203.06 | 2026-06-13 |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | 8.4 mi | $1,206.00 | $1,206.00 | 2026-09-01 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | 9.2 mi | $48.06 | $133.50 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | 14.3 mi | $48.06 | $133.50 | 2026-01-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CULT URINE line 13342856 | both | $48.06 | $133.50 | $6.78 – $60.08 |
| CULT URINE line 13342857 | outpatient | $48.06 | $133.50 | $6.78 – $60.08 |
| URINE CULTURE/COLONY COUNT line 13769305 | both | $6.78 – $60.08 | ||
| URINE CULTURE/COLONY COUNT line 13769306 | outpatient | $6.78 – $60.08 |
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