Blood culture at Virginia Mason Medical Center
CPT 87040 · Seattle, WA
These are Virginia Mason Medical Center'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 14 Washington hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $65.28, median $84.13, highest $447.70. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | $65.28 | $136.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | 1.9 mi | $65.28 | $136.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA | 2.9 mi | $160.80 | $201.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $447.70 | $447.70 | 2026-03-31 |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | 11.0 mi | $86.73 | $284.02 | 2026-02-28 |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | 15.6 mi | $65.28 | $136.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Swedish Edmonds Hospital Edmonds, WA | 15.7 mi | $65.28 | $136.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| St. Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA | 20.5 mi | $86.39 | $284.02 | 2026-02-28 |
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,DEFINITIVE-BLOOD line 124858 | outpatient | $72.93 | $143.00 | $85.80 – $114.40 |
| CULTURE,BACTERIAL,DEFINITIVE-BLOOD line 57821 | inpatient | $72.93 | $143.00 | $91.59 – $114.40 |
| Blood culture for bacteria line 144676 | outpatient | $7.22 – $46.54 |
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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