Blood culture cost in Emporia, VA — inpatient
In Emporia, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for blood culture for bacteria as an inpatient: from $213.00 to $213.00, with a median of $213.00. Across Virginia, the median is $73.80 at 37 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87040, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center Emporia, VA · (434) 348-4400 HC Culture Bacterial Blood Aerobic W/ID Isolates | $213.00 | $710.00 | — | 70% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $213.00, median $213.00, highest $213.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $213.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
A blood culture checks for bacteria or yeast in the blood. It is ordered for fever with signs of a serious infection, such as sepsis.
What the price covers
The price is usually for one culture set. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.