Bacterial culture (wound) cost in Cleveland, OH — inpatient
In Cleveland, OH, 25 hospitals list a cash price for bacterial culture of a sample other than urine, blood or stool (wound, throat, fluid) as an inpatient: from $12.00 to $172.80, with a median of $126.00. The lowest listed price is at Southwest General Health Center — $114.00 less than the median here. Across Ohio, the median is $68.50 at 131 hospitals.
Cash prices at 25 facilities across 20 cities for code 87070, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Sep 8, 2026.
Lowest$12.00Southwest General Health Center
Median$126.00half pay less
Highest$172.80in this market
Difference14.4×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Cleveland, OH.
median
Lowest $12.00Highest $194.40
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest General Health Center lowest Middleburg Heights, OH · (440) 816-8000 CULTURE, BACT; BLOOD, AEROBIC, W/ ISOLAT | $12.00 | $16.00 | $720.00 | 25% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Acanthamoeba Culture | $26.60 | $76.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Legionella Culture | $26.60 | $76.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Sterility Cult | $26.60 | $76.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Avon, OH · (440) 695-5000 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Avon, OH · (440) 695-5000 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital Cleveland, OH · (216) 476-7000 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Fairview Hospital Cleveland, OH · (216) 476-7000 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lutheran Hospital Cleveland, OH · (216) 696-4300 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lutheran Hospital Cleveland, OH · (216) 696-4300 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Hillcrest Hospital Mayfield Heights, OH · (440) 312-4500 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Hillcrest Hospital Mayfield Heights, OH · (440) 312-4500 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lodi Community Hospital Lodi, OH · (330) 948-1222 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lodi Community Hospital Lodi, OH · (330) 948-1222 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Lodi Community Hospital Lodi, OH · (330) 948-1222 BACTERIAL CULTURE OTHR SOURCE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Marymount Hospital Garfield Heights, OH · (216) 587-8210 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Marymount Hospital Garfield Heights, OH · (216) 587-8210 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH · (216) 952-9829 TRFX MED MISC SCRN | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH · (216) 952-9829 TRFX MED FUNGAL SCRN | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH · (216) 952-9829 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH · (216) 952-9829 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 16, 2026 source file |
| South Pointe Hospital Warrensville Heights, OH · (216) 491-6523 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| South Pointe Hospital Warrensville Heights, OH · (216) 491-6523 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Medina Hospital Medina, OH · (330) 725-1000 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Medina Hospital Medina, OH · (330) 725-1000 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Euclid Hospital Euclid, OH · (216) 531-9000 %IOHWC CULTURE | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Euclid Hospital Euclid, OH · (216) 531-9000 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $38.35 | $59.00 | $16.69–$59.00 | 35% | Jun 15, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Ear Culture | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Eye Culture | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Culture Sputum | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Culture Throat/Nose General | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Culture Tissue Pyogens | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Culture Body Fluid | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Sinus Culture | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Culture Csf | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Culture Respiratory | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Hardware Cult | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Culture Misc Pyogen | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH · (216) 778-7089 Hc Cath Tip Cult | $40.95 | $117.00 | — | 65% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $84.00–$151.20 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $65.02–$151.20 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center Beachwood, OH · (216) 545-4800 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $77.28–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Regional Hospitals Chardon, OH · (440) 285-6246 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $65.02–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center Elyria, OH · (440) 329-7500 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $77.28–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH St John Medical Center Westlake, OH · (440) 835-8000 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $71.90–$151.20 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Beachwood, OH · (216) 593-5511 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $60.82–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center Conneaut, OH · (440) 593-1131 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $77.28–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Lake West Hospital Willoughby, OH · (440) 953-9600 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $77.28–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Uhhs Memorial Hospital of Geneva Geneva, OH · (440) 415-0151 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $77.28–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Parma Community General Hospital Parma, OH · (440) 743-3000 HC AEROBIC CULTURE - SYNOVASURE COMP PJI PANEL - CD LABS - 1 OF 4 | $126.00 | $168.00 | $77.28–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Beachwood, OH · (216) 593-5511 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $62.99–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH St John Medical Center Westlake, OH · (440) 835-8000 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $74.47–$156.60 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center Elyria, OH · (440) 329-7500 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $80.04–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Regional Hospitals Chardon, OH · (440) 285-6246 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $67.34–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center Beachwood, OH · (216) 545-4800 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $80.04–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Lake West Hospital Willoughby, OH · (440) 953-9600 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $80.04–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $87.00–$156.60 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| UH Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH · (216) 844-1000 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $67.34–$156.60 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Parma Community General Hospital Parma, OH · (440) 743-3000 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $130.50 | $174.00 | $80.04–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Uhhs Memorial Hospital of Geneva Geneva, OH · (440) 415-0151 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $151.50 | $202.00 | $92.92–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center Conneaut, OH · (440) 593-1131 HC AEROBIC CULTURE, OTHER SOURCE | $151.50 | $202.00 | $92.92–$900.00 | 25% | Jul 14, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Lorain, OH · (440) 960-4000 HC So Body Fluid Culture | $168.00 | $280.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Ashtabula County Medical Center Ashtabula, OH · (440) 997-2262 CULTURE, BACTERIAL, AEROBIC | $171.50 | $245.00 | $105.35–$230.30 | 30% | Sep 8, 2026 source file |
| Ashtabula County Medical Center Ashtabula, OH · (440) 997-2262 %IOHWC CULTURE | $171.50 | $245.00 | $105.35–$230.30 | 30% | Sep 8, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Allen Hospital Oberlin, OH · (440) 334-7039 HC So Body Fluid Culture | $172.80 | $288.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Allen Hospital Oberlin, OH · (440) 334-7039 HC Culture, Aerobic | $191.40 | $319.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Lorain, OH · (440) 960-4000 HC Culture, Aerobic | $194.40 | $324.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $12.00, median $126.00, highest $172.80 — a 14.4× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 25 facilities here, median $126.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At 22 of 22 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 1 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A bacterial culture grows bacteria from a sample such as a wound, throat swab, eye or fluid to find which germ causes an infection. It takes one to three days.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test; collecting the sample may be billed separately.