Blood culture cost in Morrilton, AR — inpatient
In Morrilton, AR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for blood culture for bacteria as an inpatient: from $12.99 to $12.99, with a median of $12.99. Across Arkansas, the median is $66.95 at 28 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 87040, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Hospital Association Morrilton, AR · (501) 977-2300 BLOOD CULTURE | $12.99 | $51.00 | — | 75% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $12.99, median $12.99, highest $12.99.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $12.99 — 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.