Bacterial culture (wound) cost in Virginia Beach, VA
In Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, 12 hospitals list a cash price for bacterial culture of a sample other than urine, blood or stool (wound, throat, fluid): from $29.04 to $182.70, with a median of $53.50. The lowest listed price is at Riverside Smithfield Hospital — $24.46 less than the median here. Across Virginia, the median is $68.95 at 64 hospitals.
Cash prices at 12 facilities across 8 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 Mar 17, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Lowest$29.04Riverside Smithfield Hospital
Median$53.50half pay less
Highest$182.70in this market
Difference6.3×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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.
median
Lowest $29.04Highest $214.83
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital lowest Smithfield, VA Rectal Culture | $29.04 | $58.08 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Eye Culture | $44.10 | $88.20 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Environmental Cult | $53.16 | $106.31 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Eye Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Ear Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Genital Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Environmental Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Respiratory Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Sterile Site Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Tissue Culture Routine | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Umb/Placenta Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Foreign Body Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Body Fluid Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Legionella Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Wound Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Bronchial Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Cystic Fibrosis Resp Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Prosthetic Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Prosthetic Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Cystic Fibrosis Resp Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Bronchial Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Abscess Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Csf Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Eye Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Ear Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Genital Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Environmental Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Respiratory Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Sterile Site Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Tissue Culture Routine | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Umb/Placenta Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Foreign Body Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Body Fluid Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Legionella Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Wound Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Bronchial Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Cystic Fibrosis Resp Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Careplex Hospital Hampton, VA · (757) 827-2545 Chgl Prosthetic Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Abscess Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Csf Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Eye Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Ear Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Genital Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Environmental Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Respiratory Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Sterile Site Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Tissue Culture Routine | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Umb/Placenta Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Foreign Body Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Body Fluid Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Legionella Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Wound Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Bronchial Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Cystic Fibrosis Resp Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Leigh Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 261-6700 Chgl Prosthetic Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Wound Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Legionella Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Body Fluid Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Eye Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Abscess Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Csf Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Umb/Placenta Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Tissue Culture Routine | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Sterile Site Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Respiratory Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Environmental Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Genital Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Abscess Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Csf Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Ear Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Foreign Body Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Umb/Placenta Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Tissue Culture Routine | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Sterile Site Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Respiratory Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Environmental Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Genital Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Ear Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Eye Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Csf Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 395-8000 Chgl Abscess Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Prosthetic Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Cystic Fibrosis Resp Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Bronchial Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Wound Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Legionella Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Body Fluid Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Foreign Body Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Umb/Placenta Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Tissue Culture Routine | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Sterile Site Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Respiratory Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Environmental Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Genital Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Ear Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Eye Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Csf Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Hospital for Extended Recovery Norfolk, VA · (757) 388-3000 Chgl Abscess Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Prosthetic Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Cystic Fibrosis Resp Cult | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Bronchial Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Wound Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Legionella Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Body Fluid Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA · (757) 507-1520 Chgl Foreign Body Culture | $53.50 | $107.00 | — | 50% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Sputum Culture | $54.34 | $108.67 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Throat Culture | $54.34 | $108.67 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Tissue Culture | $54.34 | $108.67 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Genital Culture | $54.34 | $108.67 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Cath Tip Culture | $54.34 | $108.67 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Wound Culture | $55.52 | $111.03 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA CSF Cult (Spinal Fluid Cult) | $55.52 | $111.03 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Abscess Culture | $55.52 | $111.03 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Ear Culture | $55.52 | $111.03 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, VA · (757) 398-2200 HC So Body Fluid Culture | $57.60 | $96.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA · (757) 886-6000 HC So Body Fluid Culture | $57.60 | $96.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Riverside Smithfield Hospital Smithfield, VA Body Fluid Culture | $59.85 | $119.69 | — | 50% | — source file |
| Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA · (757) 312-8121 Hc Cul Bact Xcpt Urine Blood/Stool Aerobic Isol | $80.98 | $134.97 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA · (757) 312-8121 Hc Culture, Aerobic | $80.98 | $134.97 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, VA · (757) 398-2200 HC So Body Fluid Culture | $95.40 | $159.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA · (757) 886-6000 HC So Body Fluid Culture | $98.40 | $164.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, VA · (757) 398-2200 HC Culture, Aerobic | $122.40 | $204.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA · (757) 886-6000 HC Culture, Aerobic | $122.40 | $204.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center Suffolk, VA · (757) 673-5917 HC Culture, Aerobic | $122.40 | $204.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE TRANSFUSION REAC | $182.70 | $203.00 | $8.62–$192.85 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE CSF-VENT/SHUNT | $191.84 | $213.15 | $8.62–$202.49 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST.MARTIN LE | $191.84 | $213.15 | $8.62–$202.49 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE &GM.ST. BRONC WSH | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. BODY FLD | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. ABCESS | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. OTHER | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. TISSUE | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. THROAT | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE WOUND | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE TRACH ASPIRATE | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE ML | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE SPUTUM | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE SKIN | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE NOSE/NP | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE LESION/VESICLE | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE GENITAL | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE EYE | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE EAR | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE CSF-LP | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE CF SPUTUM | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE CATH TIP/LINE | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE BRONCH WASH | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE BODY FLUID | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE ABCESS | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 STAPH SCREENING & ID | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE OTHER | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE TISSUE | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE THROAT | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. WOUND | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE, STREP A/STAPH | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST.TRACH ASP | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. SPUTUM | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. SKIN | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. N/NP | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. LESION | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. GENITAL | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. EYE | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. EAR | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. CSF | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
| Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VA · (757) 668-9647 CULTURE & GM.ST. CF SPUT | $214.83 | $238.70 | $8.62–$226.76 | 10% | Mar 17, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $29.04, median $53.50, highest $182.70 — a 6.3× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 11 facilities here, median $53.50. 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 the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. 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.