Bacterial culture (wound) cost in New Orleans, LA
In New Orleans-Metairie, LA, 13 hospitals list a cash price for bacterial culture of a sample other than urine, blood or stool (wound, throat, fluid): from $11.20 to $51.84, with a median of $18.62. The lowest listed price is at St Bernard Parish Hospital — $7.42 less than the median here. Across Louisiana, the median is $28.15 at 54 hospitals.
Cash prices at 13 facilities across 6 cities for code 87070, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 24, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026.
Lowest$11.20St Bernard Parish Hospital
Median$18.62half pay less
Highest$51.84in this market
Difference4.6×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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
median
Lowest $11.20Highest $150.88
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard Parish Hospital lowest Chalmette, LA · (504) 826-9500 HC CULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL | $11.20 | $35.00 | $3.62–$30.11 | 68% | — source file |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital lowest Chalmette, LA · (504) 826-9500 HC RESP CULT, CYSTIC FIBROSIS | $11.20 | $35.00 | $3.62–$30.11 | 68% | — source file |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA · (504) 842-3000 *HC ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE | $11.44 | $52.00 | $7.73–$46.80 | 78% | — source file |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA · (504) 842-3000 HC CULTURE, ROUTINE AEROBIC | $11.44 | $52.00 | $7.73–$46.80 | 78% | — source file |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA · (504) 842-3000 HC RESP CULT, CYSTIC FIBROSIS | $11.44 | $52.00 | $7.73–$46.80 | 78% | — source file |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA · (504) 842-3000 HC RESPIRATORY CULTURE | $11.44 | $52.00 | $7.73–$46.80 | 78% | — source file |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA · (504) 842-3000 HC SPINAL FLD CULTURE | $11.44 | $52.00 | $7.73–$46.80 | 78% | — source file |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA · (504) 842-3000 HC CULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL | $12.32 | $56.00 | $7.73–$50.40 | 78% | — source file |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA · (504) 842-3000 HC CULTURE MISC | $12.32 | $56.00 | $7.73–$50.40 | 78% | — source file |
| Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Kenner, LA · (504) 464-8065 HC CULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL | $15.68 | $56.00 | $7.76–$48.90 | 72% | — source file |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital Chalmette, LA · (504) 826-9500 HC RESPIRATORY CULTURE | $15.68 | $49.00 | $3.62–$36.75 | 68% | — source file |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital Chalmette, LA · (504) 826-9500 HC CULTURE, ROUTINE AEROBIC | $15.68 | $49.00 | $3.62–$36.75 | 68% | — source file |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital Chalmette, LA · (504) 826-9500 HC SPINAL FLD CULTURE | $15.68 | $49.00 | $3.62–$36.75 | 68% | — source file |
| St Bernard Parish Hospital Chalmette, LA · (504) 826-9500 *HC ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE | $15.68 | $49.00 | $3.62–$36.75 | 68% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE CSF | $16.20 | $27.00 | $4.86–$27.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE TISSUE | $16.20 | $27.00 | $4.86–$27.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE SHOULDER | $16.20 | $27.00 | $4.86–$27.00 | 40% | — source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Culture Othr Specimn Aerobic | $18.62 | $133.00 | $10.58–$88.56 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Culture Othr Specimn Aerobic | $18.62 | $133.00 | $10.58–$88.56 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Culture Othr Specimn Aerobic | $18.62 | $133.00 | $10.58–$88.56 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 CULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL | $20.82 | $59.04 | $8.45–$27.04 | 65% | — source file |
| Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Kenner, LA · (504) 464-8065 HC RESP CULT, CYSTIC FIBROSIS | $22.12 | $79.00 | $7.76–$67.86 | 72% | — source file |
| Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Kenner, LA · (504) 464-8065 *HC ENVIRONMENTAL CULTURE | $22.12 | $79.00 | $7.76–$67.86 | 72% | — source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Nasopharynx | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Labcorp Cul Bact Xcpt Urine Blood/Stool Aerobic Isol | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Bacterial Culture | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Decubitus Culture | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Nasal Culture | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Tracheal | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Tissue Aerobic | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Biop | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Eye | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Genital | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Bronchial | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Throat | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Catheter Tip Culture | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Swab Aerobic | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bordetella Pertussis | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Wound Aerobic | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Bone Marrow Culture | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Body Fluid | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Ear Culture | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Culture Othr Specimn Aerobic | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 CSF Cult | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Misc | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Cult Bact Rectal | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| University Med Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 702-3000 Respiratory Cult | $23.76 | $108.00 | $108.00–$9.92 | 78% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 LEGIONELLA SPECIES CULTURE | $24.00 | $40.00 | $7.20–$40.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL | $25.20 | $42.00 | $7.56–$42.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE CATHETER | $25.80 | $43.00 | $7.74–$43.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE BRONCHIAL | $25.80 | $43.00 | $7.74–$43.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE EAR | $25.80 | $43.00 | $7.74–$43.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE EYE | $25.80 | $43.00 | $7.74–$43.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE CF RESPIRATORY | $25.80 | $43.00 | $7.74–$43.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE BODY FLUID | $26.40 | $44.00 | $7.92–$44.00 | 40% | — source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Nasopharynx | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Throat | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Bronchial | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bordetella Pertussis | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Labcorp Cul Bact Xcpt Urine Blood/Stool Aerobic Isol | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Body Fluid | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Rectal | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Misc | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Bone Marrow Culture | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Decubitus Culture | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Swab Aerobic | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Catheter Tip Culture | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Tracheal | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Nasal Culture | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Biop | $29.68 | $212.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Respiratory Cult | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Cult Bact Throat | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Cult Bact Genital | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Ear Culture | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Cult Bact Tissue Aerobic | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Bacterial Culture | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Cult Bact Wound Aerobic | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Cult Bact Eye | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 CSF Cult | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 592-6600 Catheter Tip Culture | $30.72 | $192.00 | $10.61–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Culture Othr Specimn Aerobic | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Ear Culture | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Tissue Aerobic | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Eye | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Wound Aerobic | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Bacterial Culture | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Respiratory Cult | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 Cult Bact Genital | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Touro Infirmary New Orleans, LA · (504) 897-8247 CSF Cult | $31.92 | $228.00 | $10.61–$91.20 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Kenner, LA · (504) 464-8065 HC RESPIRATORY CULTURE | $34.16 | $122.00 | $7.76–$104.80 | 72% | — source file |
| Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Kenner, LA · (504) 464-8065 HC SPINAL FLD CULTURE | $34.16 | $122.00 | $7.76–$104.80 | 72% | — source file |
| Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner Kenner, LA · (504) 464-8065 HC CULTURE, ROUTINE AEROBIC | $34.16 | $122.00 | $7.76–$104.80 | 72% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE THROAT/NASAL | $34.80 | $58.00 | $10.44–$58.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE GENITAL | $34.80 | $58.00 | $10.44–$58.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE WOUND | $34.80 | $58.00 | $10.44–$58.00 | 40% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 CULTURE SPUTUM | $34.80 | $58.00 | $10.44–$58.00 | 40% | — source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Throat | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Culture Othr Specimn Aerobic | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Genital | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Decubitus Culture | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Labcorp Cul Bact Xcpt Urine Blood/Stool Aerobic Isol | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Biop | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Tissue Aerobic | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Wound Aerobic | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Bronchial | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Catheter Tip Culture | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bordetella Pertussis | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Tracheal | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Nasal Culture | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Bone Marrow Culture | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Body Fluid | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 CSF Cult | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Ear Culture | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Bacterial Culture | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Misc | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Eye | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Nasopharynx | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Rectal | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Respiratory Cult | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Swab Aerobic | $40.64 | $254.00 | $10.58–$9.92 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Throat | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Nasal Culture | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 CSF Cult | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Catheter Tip Culture | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Rectal | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Misc | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bordetella Pertussis | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Tissue Aerobic | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Respiratory Cult | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Culture Othr Specimn Aerobic | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Genital | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Eye | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Swab Aerobic | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Bronchial | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Labcorp Cul Bact Xcpt Urine Blood/Stool Aerobic Isol | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Ear Culture | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Tracheal | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Nasopharynx | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Bone Marrow Culture | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Biop | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Decubitus Culture | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Bacterial Culture | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Body Fluid | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| Childrens Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 899-9511 Cult Bact Wound Aerobic | $51.84 | $192.00 | $122.50–$93.87 | 73% | Jun 24, 2026 source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 LCMC TISSUE CU | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 CULTURE BACTERIA EYE | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 CULTURE BODY FLUID | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 CULTURE SPUTUM | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 LCMC CULTURE DEEP WOUND WITH SMEAR | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 LCMC CULTURE ENVIRONMENTAL | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 AEROBIC BACTERIA CULTURE | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 ROUTINE CULTURE | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 NOSE THROAT CULTURE | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 CULTURE BACTERIA EAR | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 LCMC CULTURE TISSUE OR BONE WITH SMEAR | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Surgical Hospital New Orleans, LA · (504) 529-6600 CULTURE MISC CERVIX | $58.19 | $165.00 | $8.45–$75.57 | 65% | — source file |
| St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA · (985) 785-3644 C SINUS OTHER CULT DEFINITIVE | $74.40 | $124.00 | $22.32–$124.00 | 40% | — source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Biop | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Nasopharynx | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Decubitus Culture | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Nasopharynx | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Body Fluid | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Rectal | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Swab Aerobic | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Catheter Tip Culture | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bordetella Pertussis | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Labcorp Cul Bact Xcpt Urine Blood/Stool Aerobic Isol | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Misc | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Tracheal | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Bronchial | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Eye | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Decubitus Culture | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Biop | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Eye | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Bronchial | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Tracheal | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Misc | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Labcorp Cul Bact Xcpt Urine Blood/Stool Aerobic Isol | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bordetella Pertussis | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Catheter Tip Culture | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Swab Aerobic | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Rectal | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Body Fluid | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Body Fluid | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Rectal | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Swab Aerobic | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Catheter Tip Culture | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bordetella Pertussis | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Labcorp Cul Bact Xcpt Urine Blood/Stool Aerobic Isol | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Misc | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Tracheal | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Bronchial | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Eye | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Decubitus Culture | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Burn Cult-Biop | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Nasopharynx | $131.74 | $941.00 | $10.58–$99.75 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Nasal Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Nasal Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Ej Ref Lab Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Genital | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 CSF Cult | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Tissue Aerobic | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Respiratory Cult | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Bacterial Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Wound Aerobic | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Ear Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Bone Marrow Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Tissue Aerobic | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Throat | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Bacterial Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Bone Marrow Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Throat | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Bone Marrow Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Genital | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Throat | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Ear Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Ear Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Wound Aerobic | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Bacterial Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Respiratory Cult | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Wound Aerobic | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Tissue Aerobic | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 CSF Cult | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| Lakeside Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Respiratory Cult | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Tulane Medical Center New Orleans, LA · (504) 988-5263 Ej Ref Lab Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jun 25, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Nasal Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Cult Bact Genital | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 CSF Cult | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA · (504) 988-5263 Ej Ref Lab Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture | $132.02 | $943.00 | $10.58–$99.96 | 86% | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA · (504) 347-5511 Ej Ref Lab Aerobic/Anaerobic Culture | $150.88 | $943.00 | $10.58–$943.00 | 84% | Jun 30, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $11.20, median $18.62, highest $51.84 — a 4.6× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 6 facilities here, median $17.72. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 9 of 13 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 2 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.